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Set in the timeline leading up to 2016’s “Rogue One,” the series “Andor” chronicles the journey of Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna, as he evolves into a pivotal figure within the Rebel Alliance. Premiering between the highly anticipated “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and “Ahsoka” series, “Andor” has not only exceeded expectations but has also received accolades from the legendary Obi-Wan himself.
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Set before the events of 2016’s “Rogue One,” “Andor” follows Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) as he becomes a crucial member of the Rebel Alliance. Despite debuting between high-profile shows “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and “Ahsoka,” it surpassed everyone’s expectations and even received love from Obi-Wan himself.
Ewan McGregor shared how he found himself engrossed in “Andor,” spending hours watching it until his family noticed. He even encouraged his four-year-old son to join him. Despite its darker themes, McGregor, much like his iconic character Obi-Wan, is making sure his son understands the perils of the Empire and the dark side. It’s never too early to start training future Padawans.
McGregor’s enthusiasm for “Andor” isn’t just a show of loyalty to the “Star Wars” franchise; the series truly is exceptional. It boasts an impressive 96% approval rating from critics and an 89% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. According to Looper’s review of “Andor” Season 2, the show is close to perfection, a remarkable achievement considering the often polarizing nature of “Star Wars” among fans and critics alike.
McGregor isn’t alone in his appreciation for Cassian Andor’s tale. Hayden Christensen, known for his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the prequels and “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” has also expressed his admiration. During a conversation with Diego Luna for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, Christensen praised the “darker and more grounded” narrative of “Rogue One.” While Luna was still filming “Andor” Season 2, Christensen eagerly shared his excitement, saying, “Just as a fan, I’m so excited for it and can’t wait to see what’s next.”
Another Star Wars prequel alum has praise for Andor
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Although showrunner Tony Gilroy didn’t initially aim to transform the “Star Wars” saga with “Andor,” he managed to do just that. By bringing a deeper dimension to this beloved universe and uniting its fan base, the series has restored a sense of balance to the Force that had been absent for quite some time.
McGregor isn’t the only “Star Wars” alumni who has expressed his appreciation for Cassian Andor’s story, as Hayden Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in both the prequel trilogy and “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” revealed he’s a fan too. Speaking to Diego Luna for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, Christensen told Luna that he enjoyed the “much darker and more grounded sort of take” of “Rogue One.” At the time of their conversation, Luna was still filming “Andor” Season 2, and Christensen made his anticipation known stating, “[J]ust as a fan, I’m so excited for it and can’t wait to see what’s next.”
Although showrunner Tony Gilroy didn’t set out to revolutionize “Star Wars” with “Andor,” he did just that. By bringing greater depth to this universe and uniting fans, the series brought a balance to the Force that had been missing for a long, long time.
