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Back in 2012, Disney acquired LucasFilm in a $4.05 billion deal, seen by many fans as a decisive moment with respect to the overallStar Warsfranchise. In recent years, a range of projects have failed to live up to expectations, with the success ofAndor, The Clone Wars,andThe Mandalorianstanding out.
However, what many call the franchise’s most mature and compelling entry withAndor,was written by a total outsider who had no experience with the franchise. Tony Gilroy’s outside perspective not only brought the franchise’s biggest success in recent years, some even see it as the bestStar Warsseries till date.
Tony Gilroy was brought in by Disney to rescueRogue One
Gilroy’s introduction to theStar Warsuniverse came throughRogue One: A Star Wars Story(2016), a production initially marred by creative missteps. Hired by Lucasfilm as a script doctor, Gilroy rewrote the film and supervised reshoots, transforming it into a gritty, morally ambiguous tale that remains one of the most beloved entries in the Disney-eraStar Warscatalog. In an interview, he said: (via Rolling Stone)
I’ve never been interested in Star Wars, ever. So I had no reverence for it whatsoever.
Following the success ofRogue One, Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, saw potential in a prequel series exploring the origins of Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna. Premiering on Disney+ in 2022,Andoreschews the traditionalStar Warsformula of central family sagas and flashy spectacle.
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Instead, it delves into the harsh realities of rebellion, espionage, and political intrigue.
Andorrepresents potential forStar Wars-course correction which Disney severely needs!
The show’s narrative spans a five-year period, chronicling Andor’s transformation from a reluctant participant to a devoted rebel. The first season adopts a three-episode arc structure, while the upcoming second season, currently in production, will fast-forward through multiple years, culminating in the events leading toRogue One. It is set to hit Disney+ in April 2025.
Tony Gilroy’swork onAndorexemplifies the creative reinventionStar Warsdesperately needs. By distancing the narrative from its well-trodden mythos and focusing on universal themes of sacrifice, oppression, and resistance, the series appeals to a broader audience without alienating long-time fans.
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As Gilroy himself observed, (Rolling Stone)
The galaxy is enormous. There are billions of creatures living their lives. So far, the narrative has been focused on a singular group of people in a centralized storyline.
The idea is simple. Instead of lending too much to the existing mythos, talented filmmakers should be given a chance to create their own stories in the universe. This outsider perspective has revitalized a franchise struggling under the weight of its legacy.
AndorSeason 1 can be viewed on Disney+.
Rishabh Bhatnagar
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Rishabh Bhatnagar is an Entertainment and pop culture journalist/editor with Fandom Wire. He has more than 6 years of experience working for multiple major platforms and is himself an avid consumer of worthwhile content. A natural storyteller, Rishabh has a unique way with words and is always looking to improve, as a storyteller, writer, and a journalist.
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