The article discusses the absence of Darth Vader in the political sci-fi series Andor. Showrunner Tony Gilroy explains that writing for Vader is limiting due to his sparse dialogue, a sentiment shared by fans who are divided over this decision. While Gilroy's vision for Andor and its tone has received praise, fans feel there was a unique opportunity missed to explore Vader's character from a more nuanced and gritty perspective. This has led to a mixed response in the Star Wars community regarding the show's direction.
Gilroy stated that writing for Darth Vader is 'really limiting.' He explained that Vader doesn't have much dialogue and thus posed challenges for storytelling.
Fans are surprised about Vader's absence in the series, arguing it's a missed opportunity to explore the character through a fresh and gritty lens.
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