Andor (TV series)

Andor, also known as Star Wars: Andor, is an American science fiction television series created by Tony Gilroy for the streaming service Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise and a prequel to the film Rogue One (2016), which in turn is a prequel to the original Star Wars film (1977). The series follows thief-turned-rebel spy Cassian Andor during the five years that lead to the events of the two films, exploring how he becomes radicalized against the Galactic Empire and how the wider Rebel Alliance is formed.

Andor
Also known asStar Wars: Andor
Genre
Created byTony Gilroy
Based onStar Wars
by George Lucas
Starring
ComposerNicholas Britell
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producers
  • Sanne Wohlenberg
  • Tony Gilroy
  • Kathleen Kennedy
  • Diego Luna
  • Toby Haynes
  • Michelle Rejwan
Producers
  • Kate Hazell
  • David Meanti
Production locationUnited Kingdom
Cinematography
Editors
  • John Gilroy
  • Tim Porter
  • Hazel Baillie
  • Dan Roberts
  • Frances Parker
  • Matthew Cannings
  • Simon Smith
  • Yan Miles
Running time38–57 minutes
Production companyLucasfilm
Budget$250 million (est)
Original release
NetworkDisney+
ReleaseSeptember 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) 
present (present)
Related
Rogue One

Diego Luna reprises his role as Cassian Andor from Rogue One and serves as an executive producer. The series also stars Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsgård, Fiona Shaw, Genevieve O'Reilly, Denise Gough, Faye Marsay, Varada Sethu, and Elizabeth Dulau. Lucasfilm announced a series focused on Andor in November 2018, with Luna attached and Stephen Schiff hired as showrunner. Schiff was replaced by Rogue One co-writer Gilroy as creator and showrunner in April 2020. Filming took place at Pinewood Studios in London and on location around the United Kingdom, with Neal Scanlan returning from Rogue One to provide practical effects. The first season, which tells a year of Andor's story when he first becomes a revolutionary, was filmed from November 2020 to September 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The second season covers the next four years leading up to Rogue One, and was filmed from November 2022 to February 2024 with breaks and delays due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes. Nicholas Britell composed the series' original score.

Andor premiered on September 21, 2022, with the first three episodes of the first season. The other nine episodes of the season were released weekly through November 23. The first season received acclaim from critics, who considered it the "most complex, mature story in Star Wars lore", as well as several accolades. It was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series. The second season was expected to be released in August 2024, but the production delays mean it will likely be delayed to 2025.

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