Andor exists completely in its own lane, running parallel to the original Star Wars trilogy while setting up iconic events and centering characters unconnected to the Skywalker family. Diego Luna's Cassian becomes a fan favorite and potentially surpasses the Skywalkers in saga importance. Cassian transforms from a disillusioned, cynical smuggler into a borderline savior whose final sacrifice attains mythic status. A healer attuned to the Force calls Cassian "a messenger," foreshadowing his role in the Rebellion. Luna's ground-up acting, innate decency, and soulfulness make Cassian resonate as a messianic figure. The series refreshes the canon by prioritizing original, character-driven storytelling.
Lucasfilm The final season of Andor has come and gone, but creator Tony Gilroy still has more insights to share about the making of the series. In a recent interview with , he spoke about the importance of working alongside Luna - and how Andor itself might not have worked without him. "He's a masterful ground-up actor," Gilroy said of Luna. "His innate decency and soulfulness is hard to hide. What do we need? We need Star Wars Jesus. I need a Messiah."
Gilroy's comments reinforce one of the most surprising aspects of Andor, which takes Cassian from disillusioned, cynical smuggler into a borderline savior figure. His role in the Rebellion is foreshadowed in Andor Season 2, when he encounters a healer attuned to the Force. This healer calls Cassian "a messenger," which elevates his final sacrifice in Rogue One to mythic levels.
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