Star Wars sequence Andor explores darkish days within the galaxy’s revolution

The latest “Star Wars” tv sequence will inform the story of a darkish interval within the lifetime of future “Rogue One” hero Cassian Andor as he decides how far to go in his lifelong battle towards oppressive forces, the star and creator stated on Wednesday.

“Andor” will debut on Walt Disney Co’s (DIS.N) Disney+ streaming service on Sept. 21. The 12-episode sequence stars actor Diego Luna because the title character, a insurgent who sacrificed himself for the larger good on the finish of 2016 movie “Rogue One.”

Creator Tony Gilroy, chatting with reporters at a Television Critics Association occasion, stated he drew on tidbits from the film to craft a backstory for the character. In “Rogue One,” Cassian mentions he has been combating within the galaxy’s ongoing revolution since he was 6 years previous.

“At the end of the film he says ‘Oh my God, if we don’t go out and make this final effort, then all of the horrible things that I’ve done for the Rebellion will be for naught,” Gilroy stated. “So we know there’s a very dark period.”

The sequence begins 5 years earlier than the occasions of “Rogue One,” Gilroy stated, and the primary season will cowl a 12 months’s time. Disney has already ordered a second season, which is able to cowl the subsequent 4 years main as much as the start of “Rogue One.”

“Above anything, this is a show about regular people” residing their day by day lives, Gilroy stated, however are pressured to make epic selections.

Luna stated “Andor” wouldn’t be predictable despite the fact that audiences know that Cassian’s story ends as a younger man who offers his life for others.

“I’m going to challenge everything you think you know about Cassian,” Luna stated. “I’m going to tell you something you don’t know about what triggers that.”