Tony Gilroy is no longer working on Andor during the writer’s strike

Tony Gilroy is no longer working on Andor during the writer’s strike

With the WGA Writer's Strike ongoing, and with no end in sight, the fate of a number of different projects in the movie and TV industry are up in the air. It was recently reported that Andor is continuing production despite the strike, since the scripts are written (which is quite a bold risk for [...]

Andor is resuming production despite the writer’s strike… which could be a problem

Andor is resuming production despite the writer’s strike… which could be a problem

If you follow the film industry, you no doubt heard about the decision made by the Writers Guild of America to go on strike. As a result production on many movies and shows has been halted, but some of the biggest names in Hollywood are moving forward - such as The Rings of Power (Prime [...]

Andy Serkis, Tony Gilroy confirm it: Kino Loy did not die in Andor season one

Andy Serkis, Tony Gilroy confirm it: Kino Loy did not die in Andor season one

One of the many outstanding characters in Andor was Kino Loy, played by Andy Serkis. He was a prisoner of the Empire who was a day shift manager in the prison on Narkina 5, who eventually wound up leading an escape to freedom. But Kino's own journey to freedom was cut short when he revealed [...]

Tony Gilroy says that including K-2SO is “one of the responsibilities” of Andor season two

Tony Gilroy says that including K-2SO is “one of the responsibilities” of Andor season two

The first season of Andor introduced us to some key figures who will play major roles down the road in Rogue One, like Cassian Andor, Mon Mothma, and Saw Gerrera. But one figure who was absent was K-2SO, Cassian's droid companion. Within the storyline of the first season it makes sense why the droid didn't [...]

Tony Gilroy reveals that Andor season 2 will begin filming on November 21!

Tony Gilroy reveals that Andor season 2 will begin filming on November 21!

Andor is in the midst of a highly successful first season, which will be wrapping up on Wednesday, November 23. It turns out that's just two days after season two will begin filming. Showrunner Tony Gilroy revealed to Collider recently that season two of Andor will begin fimling on November 21 in London. Gilroy said [...]

Tony Gilroy reveals the three directors for Andor season two

Tony Gilroy reveals the three directors for Andor season two

Filming will soon begin on Andor season two, and showrunner Tony Gilroy recently disclosed to Collider the three directors who will be helming episodes of the show's second season. Ariel Kleiman will direct six episodes, with Janus Metz and Alonso Ruizpalacios each also directing (presumably with three episodes each). Gilroy confirmed that the second season [...]

Tony Gilroy has already revealed the final scene of Andor season two, happening just days prior to Rogue One

Tony Gilroy has already revealed the final scene of Andor season two, happening just days prior to Rogue One

Andor has yet to even premiere, but we already know how the entire series will end. That's not the biggest surprise, given that we know the end of Cassian Andor's story already, as told in Rogue One. But showrunner Tony Gilroy revealed to The Playlist exactly how season two of the show will wrap up. [...]

Andor will be told in several different three-episode arcs over its two seasons

Andor will be told in several different three-episode arcs over its two seasons

The first three episodes of Andor will premiere on September 21, and it turns out that the three-episode premiere is about more than just driving engagement at the launch of a new series. It will also be the complete first arc of the series. In a recent Variety article about showrunner Tony Gilroy and the [...]

Tony Gilroy talks about how Andor is unlike all other Star Wars shows before it

Tony Gilroy talks about how Andor is unlike all other Star Wars shows before it

Star Wars is a story of Jedi and Sith, one that follows the Skywalker family, and as such Andor will be a completely different type of show. But Star Wars is also a story of rebellion against evil, about everyday people rising up to fight tyranny, about the preservation of light amidst the darkness. And [...]