News Star Wars Andor anticipation thread

[Markonian]

This is a surprise. I had to click on the link to realise it’s not Lando Calrissian.

So, a prequel for a character whose death we’ve experienced? Unlike Chris Pike, we know that the Rogue One events are the biggest story in his life. Regardless of how much his cell foils the Empire in the series, it’s fate is already set in stone. Regardless of how much damage they do to the Empire in the show, it will still be in great shape for the movies.

Plus, all the Rebel and Empire ships are pretty much established. Not much room to create cool new designs.

I have no doubt that the stories could be engaging. It’s just that I’d like to move forward with the timeline, like Legends. Or explore a new era, like the High Republic.

Kudos for not keeping a non-white actor from the lead role of a high profile brand.

 

[KennyB]

Diego Luna has confirmed on Jimmy Kimmel that he is currently in London for production of the Cassian Andor series.

https://thedirect.com/article/diego...f4ORDhFPWfn6yYjKo_1WebEQjQPzmdXAlZJuSr1Tq59vo

My casting agency sent out casting calls a couple of month ago. Shooting now through March currently in Watford. Filming under the name "Pilgram"......

 

[Mage]

This is a surprise. I had to click on the link to realise it’s not Lando Calrissian.

So, a prequel for a character whose death we’ve experienced? Unlike Chris Pike, we know that the Rogue One events are the biggest story in his life. Regardless of how much his cell foils the Empire in the series, it’s fate is already set in stone. Regardless of how much damage they do to the Empire in the show, it will still be in great shape for the movies.

Plus, all the Rebel and Empire ships are pretty much established. Not much room to create cool new designs.

I have no doubt that the stories could be engaging. It’s just that I’d like to move forward with the timeline, like Legends. Or explore a new era, like the High Republic.

Kudos for not keeping a non-white actor from the lead role of a high profile brand.

We all know what happened to Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker. Part of the appeal in the prequels and Clone Wars was seeing things happen that you'd consider would be good for a person. Freed from slavery, finding love, becoming a man in his own right, building relatonships with his fellow Jedi and being respected general in the Clone army with troopers who he inspired. And yet, you know how it will turn out.
I mean, the same could be said for movies based on books. Sure, some events will be altered a bit, but generally speaking, you know what's going to happen. Didn't mean I still loved the everloving f*** out of the LOTR movies, or some of the Stephen King adaptations.

 

[fireproof78]

a prequel for a character whose death we’ve experienced? Unlike Chris Pike, we know that the Rogue One events are the biggest story in his life.

So, there is no story left? Or interest is decreased because the fate is already known?

 

[Markonian]

So, there is no story left? Or interest is decreased because the fate is already known?

Imho yes, because we know everything else he does in his life pales to his heroics in a million dollar movie.

Sure, you can tell stories where they foil a nasty Imperial plan, or steal something or help somebody, but it’s like replaying a beloved computer game - you enjoy the ride but the thrill is shallow because you know how it turns out on the end.

 

[fireproof78]

Imho yes, because we know everything else he does in his life pales to his heroics in a million dollar movie.

Sure, you can tell stories where they foil a nasty Imperial plan, or steal something or help somebody, but it’s like replaying a beloved computer game - you enjoy the ride but the thrill is shallow because you know how it turns out on the end.

Fair point. I had somilar feelings with the prequel trilogy. But, this one explores an era of interest so I'm willing to try it.

That said, prequels are probably not for you since the ending is known.

 

[arch101]

I’m scratching my head about the logic of a whole series about a guy who’s death we’ve already seen (Obi Wan is different because we’re seeing him many years before his death)

 

[Tuskin38]

It's not the ending, it's the journey.

 

[Tosk]

I’m scratching my head about the logic of a whole series about a guy who’s death we’ve already seen

Because your life isn't just wasting time until you die. Interesting stuff happens along the way.

 

[UssGlenn]

Kudos for not keeping a non-white actor from the lead role of a high profile brand.

Hispanic isn't a race, he's still white.

 

[fireproof78]

I’m scratching my head about the logic of a whole series about a guy who’s death we’ve already seen (Obi Wan is different because we’re seeing him many years before his death)

For starters, by this argument the Obi-Wan series should not be happening, nor the Clone Wars or even Rogue One itself.

Secondly, this is an era that has really invited a lot of exploration, as illustrated by Rogue One and Rebels. So, it would make sense to go with something that is both popular, as well as be able to do a more spy-style story in the SW universe.

The point of any prequel is to give new perspective to events that have happened before. There could be a response of "Oh, I had no idea that's what that meant." A great illustration has been done through using both Solo and Clone Wars. Leia's remark about Han not caring about anything or anyone prompts a flashback to Qi'ra and what had happened with her; Obi-Wan thinks on his interactions with Anakin when Luke asks after him. We now have visual representation of the deeper feelings for these characters.

Cassian, for me, was an asshole. He was a jerk to Jyn and clearly struggled with his own demons with fighting against the Empire. But, he is less than sympathetic character for me. This series, in addition to being in an era that I personally love, offers the opportunity to do to Cassian what Solo did for Han-make them more approachable and engaging, rather than just jerks.

Mileage will vary and prequels are not for every one.

 

[JD]

Even if we know how his story ends, we really don't know much about what he did before Rogue One. As far as I know the only thing that covers any of his pre-movie life is the Cassian and K2-SO comic.
I've never been bothered getting into a story about a character who's death we've already seen. There are still plenty of ways to tell interesting stories about a character even if we know they have to survive. Stories like this are about seeing what lead a character to the point they were at in the story where they died.
If they're starting production on this now, does that mean this one will probably come out before the Obi-Wan series?

 

[Reverend]

Literally the first thing we were told about Star Wars is that all of this happened a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Which means EVERYONE is already long dead and gone to dust. So by this asinine logic; there's no point watching ANY Star Wars anything because we already know it all already happened and thus has no narrative value...

 

[USS Firefly]

Literally the first thing we were told about Star Wars is that all of this happened a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Which means EVERYONE is already long dead and gone to dust. So by this asinine logic; there's no point watching ANY Star Wars anything because we already know it all already happened and this has no narrative value...

Maybe R2D2 still lives

 

[Ithekro]

"'Star Wars', from the memory banks of an ancient droid."

 

[fireproof78]

Literally the first thing we were told about Star Wars is that all of this happened a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Which means EVERYONE is already long dead and gone to dust. So by this asinine logic; there's no point watching ANY Star Wars anything because we already know it all already happened and thus has no narrative value...

Yup. Shut it down folks.

 

[The Wormhole]

I've never understood the whole "we know so and so has to live/die, what's the point?" You know the lead character of any show is always going to live, in the event they do get killed off it'll be huge news well known well before their last episode airs. Doesn't stop people from watching those shows.

To say nothing of shows or movies based on actual historical events. Is Titanic pointless just because you know the ship's going to sink?

 

[fireproof78]

I've never understood the whole "we know so and so has to live/die, what's the point?" You know the lead character of any show is always going to live, in the event they do get killed off it'll be huge news well known well before their last episode airs. Doesn't stop people from watching those shows.

To say nothing of shows or movies based on actual historical events. Is Titanic pointless just because you know the ship's going to sink?

Yeah, it's a few point I struggle with as well. I would guess that it means that some events lack dramatic weight in a way that non-prequels don't have. Or, maybe it's like not knowing the score of a sportball game. I don't know. It's confusing as anything to me because that eliminates so many stories to partake in. I mean, one couldn't really enjoying watching Romeo and Juliet since that ending has been known for centuries now.

 

[Turtletrekker]

The official title of the series will be "Star Wars: Andor".

 

[JD]

They've released a sizzle reel with tons of behind the scenes footage, and some concept art.

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