With the Skywalker saga ending in cinemas, the Star Wars universe continues to grow on Disney+. The success of The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi is followed by Andor promising real serieswhich focuses on a well-known Star Wars character, specifically Cassian Andor from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
In this article we have collected all the important information you need before starting the new Star Wars series on Disney+ need to know. Once again we find ourselves in an exciting time in a galaxy far, far away. As the Empire’s power arm expands, so does the rebellion.
When does Andor start on Disney+?
Andor starts on August 31, 2022 at Disney+. A double episode will be shown at the premiere. After that, the individual episodes will be released on a weekly basis. The first season consists of 12 episodes in total. The season finale will appear on Disney+ on November 9, 2022. Season 2 has already received the green light.
When is Andor set on the Star Wars timeline?
The plot of Andor continues five years before Rogue One a. This puts us in year 5 BSY on the Star Wars timeline (that is, 5 years before the Battle of Yavin in Star Wars). As the episodes progress we get closer to the events of Rogue One. Season 1 covers a total of one year, Season 2 narrates the other four years.
You can watch the trailer for Andor here:
Andor – S01 Teaser Trailer (German) HD
What is the plot of the Andor series?
Andor revolves around the backstory of Cassian Andor, who was involved in Rogue One as a captain of the Rebel Alliance in procuring the plans for the Death Star. In addition, it is about formative years of the rebellion. In this context, the well-known Star Wars character Mon Mothma also plays a crucial role.
Who exactly is Mon Mothma in Andor?
Senator and later rebel leader Mon Motham is a der most exciting marginal figures in Star Wars history. She has appeared in Revenge of the Sith, Return of the Jedi and Rogue One. In the Andor series, she comes to the fore for the first time – and is to be illuminated from a completely new side.
As a spy thriller, Andor explores the moral gray areas of Star Wars. Mon Mothma is initially on Coruscant, trying to find her place in the Empire while she secretly resisted. Episode 4 should completely change our view of the character. And that’s not the end of it. As series creator Tony Gilroy suggests, Andor turns our Star Wars knowledge on its head.
There are figures that are a cultural asset. She thinks she understands and knows the passionate audience. In part they are right. But we also sometimes say, ‘What you know, what you’ve been told, what’s in Wookieepedia, what you’ve been telling each other… is actually all wrong.’
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Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma in Andor
Who is in the cast of Andor?
Andor has a gigantic cast. Above 200 speaking roles is supposed to be in Season 1, reflecting the scale and complexity of the series. Below are the key names in the cast.
In addition, we get to know a new droid: B2EMO (also called BeeZwo or simply Bee) has been owned by the Andor family for a long time and mainly hauls scrap around. He is particularly helpful due to his remarkable arsenal of tools, which he uses regularly.
Who is behind the new Star Wars series?
Tony Gilroy is the creator and showrunner of the current version of Andor. He knows the subject very well: he wrote the screenplay for Rogue One together with Chris Weitz. He later oversaw the film’s extensive reshoots as well.
The writing team behind Andor:
The directing team behind Andor:
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Adria Arjona in Andor
Who writes the Star Wars music for Andor?
The most exciting name at Andor is composer Nicholas Britell. In recent years he has caused a stir with his masterful scores for the works of Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, Beale Street and The Underground Railroad). He is also responsible for the grandiose Succession soundtrack. We can’t wait to hear what his vision of the Star Wars universe sounds like.
How is Andor season 2 at Disney?
As already mentioned: Andor Season 2 has already been greenlit. the Filming will start later this year, so we won’t have to wait too long for the next 12 episodes. After that, however, it’s over. With the transition to Rogue One, the series finds its finale on Disney+. The good thing is, we’re getting a Star Wars project that’s been planned from start to finish.
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