[TV] Disney+ Star Wars: Cassian Andor

[Ihavewaffles]

Uhm...sure..I guess? Naboo, but I'd rather see a Gungan or two (briefly n most Gungans were nowhere near as clownish as JarJar) than some lame bitter handmaiden story.. I hope they treat this delicately..


New Star Wars Filming Details Hint At Naboo's Return.

https://screenrant.com/star-wars-naboo-return-hints/
BY THOMAS BACON - 42 MINUTES AGO

New Star Wars filming details have hinted at the potential return of Naboo, the homeworld of Padmé Amidala - and Palpatine. When George Lucas decided to return to the Star Wars franchise in the late '90s, his prequel trilogy introduced a wealth of new worlds and locations. One of the most beautiful was the planet Naboo, homeworld of Queen (and later senator) Padmé Amidala. Viewers soon learned Naboo was a particularly important planet, because it was also strongly tied to Sheev Palpatine. Secretly a Dark Lord of the Sith, Palpatine used his political power as Naboo's senator to maneuver himself into position for a successful run as chancellor. The Republic fell to the Sith a full decade before the Clone Wars, and it was not until their end that the Jedi learned the truth about Naboo's former representative.

According to Making Star Wars, the prequel world - not seen in the original trilogy - may soon be returning. They report sources claiming Lucasfilm is planning a shoot at Hever Castle, Kent. This location was used for filming several Naboo scenes in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, raising the possibility Star Wars is heading back to Naboo (possibly for filming of Andor season 2, although this is not confirmed). Making Star Wars note there have historically been occasions where Lucasfilm filmed in the same location for different planets, but the possibility of a return to Naboo cannot be ruled out.

Naboo prospered during the Dark Times of the Empire's reign, largely due to its Palpatine connection. This probably explains why Luthen's gallery (first seen in Andor episode 4) contains several items related to Naboo - including what looked like one of Padmé's own old headdresses. It's easy to imagine Luthen frequently returning to Naboo to collect more artifacts for his antique shop - and it certainly helps that Naboo is known to have been a hotbed of rebellion. Padmé's handmaidens served as the nexus for a group known as the Amidalans, dedicated to undermining the Empire and avenging Padmé's death. They blamed Darth Vader for this, and were focused on killing him.

A return to Naboo would help Andor serve as something of a bridge between the prequels and the original trilogy (a similar role to the one occupied by the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ TV show). Andor serves as a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, where its protagonist will give his life to recover the Death Star plans. This means the show already has strong ties to the original trilogy - and a link to the prequels would help strengthen the franchise as a whole.

These reports are far from confirmed, of course; as Making Star Wars note, it is entirely possible Lucasfilm is simply using a familiar location to shoot an entirely new planet. Still, the existing Naboo connections in Andor have already drawn comment; there's been some speculation Luthen's assistant Kleya Marki is actually one of the handmaidens. Only time will tell whether these theories are true.

[Ihavewaffles]

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ANDOR Season 2 Trailer Premieres At Star Wars Celebration As The Show's Return Date Is Revealed.

https://sffgazette.com/sci_fi/star-w...5023#gs.v7x7qm
JoshWilding | 4/8/2023

Tony Gilroy offered a pretty solid idea of when we can expect to see Andor back on Disney+ during Lucasfilm's Studio Showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration yesterday.

"We started shooting in November," he told fans. "We're about halfway. We're gonna shoot through August. We're on [an] exact schedule. [We'll] finish in August, spend another year on post. I suppose we'll come out the following August."

During a later panel looking back at making the first season, Gilroy confirmed that, "[Cassian Andor is] a committed member now [of the Rebellion. That internal debate is over." He'd go on to reiterate past comments that season 2 will end where Rogue One began with the hero embarking on his final mission.

A teaser trailer was also shown and, while it won't be released online, we took notes and can recap it for you.

Beginning by showing a number of returning characters, Syril looks a lot happier and quite a bit more powerful than when we last saw him. It appears saving Deedra has helped improve his lot in life, and while we're sure he still hopes to enact his vengeance on Cassian, the Rebel is busy reuniting with Bix after their emotional farewell in the season 1 finale.

We also see Mon Mothma say, "If we do not stand together, we will be crushed," hinting at a larger role for her in the Rebellion. After lots more snapshots of Andor's cast, including a fiery battle with Stormtroopers, the intensity increases and we finish with a Cassic looking very much like James Bond, presumably because he's on, well, a secret mission!

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ANDOR Season 2 Set Photos Appear To Confirm ROGUE ONE's [SPOILER] Will Return

https://sffgazette.com/sci_fi/star-w...5095#gs.v7vxuy
JoshWilding | 4/18/202

Today, new photos from Andor's set in Dorset, England, have found their way online, with the crew assembled outside an oceanside cave at the Winspit Quarry.

Does that look familiar?

It should, because it's the same location Andor season 1 used for Luthen Rael's (Stellan Skarsgard) tense meeting with Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker). With that in mind, we'd say it's a safe bet Saw will return in the series, better explaining his place in the Rebellion and how The Clone Wars soldier became the fanatic we first saw in live-action back in 2016.

Season 2 of Andor will play out across four three-episode blocks, with a year passing between each of them. That gives Lucasfilm the opportunity to show Saw's evolution at a much quicker pace, though with so much story to tell over this second and final batch of episodes, there may only be time for the freedom fighter to appear briefly.

Needless to say, next August can't get here soon enough (you can learn more about the first trailer by clicking here).

[formerShandalay]

It took me so long to finally watch this show, because I wasn't interested in it, but boy would I have missed out. It completely blew me away and I'm so looking forward to season 2 now, can't wait.

[Ihavewaffles]

So, I finally watched ANDOR...

Jeremy Jahns
Apr 26, 2023

[Ihavewaffles]

Stopped work? Uhm, the scripts are done, so WHY?..Hope production picks up soon again..


‘Andor’ Showrunner Tony Gilroy Ceases Producing Work On Disney+ Series Amid WGA Strike.

https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers...es-1235361906/
By Denise Petski - May 10, 2023 8:04am

Andor creator/showrunner Tony Gilroy says he has ceased all non-writing producing duties on the Disney+ series amid the WGA strike.

“I discontinued ALL writing and writing-related work on ANDOR prior to midnight, May 1,” Gilroy said in a statement. “After being briefed on the Saturday showrunner meeting, I informed Chris Keyser at the WGA on Sunday morning that I would also be ceasing ALL non-writing producing functions.”

Gilroy released the statement following criticism on social media by a fellow WGA member that he had been performing producing duties on the show. Scripts on Season 2 of the series had been completed ahead of the WGA strike which is now in its 9th day.

The Star Wars prequel starring Diego Luna explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian embarks on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

The series was created by Gilroy, who worked on the original Rogue One script, and Toby Haynes is the show’s lead director. Ben Caron and Susanna White also direct episodes.

[Darththeo]

Stopped work? Uhm, the scripts are done, so WHY?..Hope production picks up soon again..


‘Andor’ Showrunner Tony Gilroy Ceases Producing Work On Disney+ Series Amid WGA Strike.

https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers...es-1235361906/
By Denise Petski - May 10, 2023 8:04am

Andor creator/showrunner Tony Gilroy says he has ceased all non-writing producing duties on the Disney+ series amid the WGA strike.

“I discontinued ALL writing and writing-related work on ANDOR prior to midnight, May 1,” Gilroy said in a statement. “After being briefed on the Saturday showrunner meeting, I informed Chris Keyser at the WGA on Sunday morning that I would also be ceasing ALL non-writing producing functions.”

Gilroy released the statement following criticism on social media by a fellow WGA member that he had been performing producing duties on the show. Scripts on Season 2 of the series had been completed ahead of the WGA strike which is now in its 9th day.

The Star Wars prequel starring Diego Luna explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian embarks on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

The series was created by Gilroy, who worked on the original Rogue One script, and Toby Haynes is the show’s lead director. Ben Caron and Susanna White also direct episodes.

You do know that script rewrites are a thing ... right? Unless it has been fully filmed, a strike can impact a show.

Also, he is pretty clear to why. He is standing with the WGA.

[eschatological]

Also, all the other entertainment unions are supporting the WGA as well. Which would include most of the crew.

[Shadowferal]

Also, all the other entertainment unions are supporting the WGA as well. Which would include most of the crew.

Disney as a whole is being affected. New Marvel stuff is on hold indefinitely.

[Darththeo]

Disney as a whole is being affected. New Marvel stuff is on hold indefinitely.

That's not quite accurate. Writers and Animators are still working, so cartoons are pretty much not impacted. The Phinaes and Ferb new episodes are being worked on per Dan Povenmire. Writers for cartoons aren't part of the WGA and often get paid significantly less than the WGA writers. However, they are also supporting the strike.

I don't think people realize how interconnected the entertainment industry is. And people are already whining about this strike impacting shows they watch. I am sorry, I support people fighting for what they feel is fair compensation for their work. Also, I rather them delay the shows than hire scab writers and try to push through production of any Star Wars show.

[Fencers]

Stopped work? Uhm, the scripts are done, so WHY?..Hope production picks up soon again..

That is not how it works. There isn't such a thing as a script that is written and everybody just makes that word-for-word as it is on the page. Rewrites, alterations, changes to direction, etc- are all script related.

Further, Hollywood is unionized. There is solidarity among various guilds and guild members for the WGA strike. In almost no way would writers and guild members of adjacent unions risk breaking solidarity or their own goose would be cooked.

Lastly, writers have multiple roles they may serve in pre, current, and post-production. Especially anyone that is producing or directing any ongoing production. This makes it extremely difficult to work under such circumstances- if you are a producer and someone asks for a line alteration you would literally have to excuse yourself from the room/conversation if you are also a unionized writer. Not just a writer of that script, just a writer, as in ever.

This would lead to failures and malfeasance in production roles as a producer(s) and/or director(s) excuse themselves from key aspects of the project. That then they are liable for the development/production of.

The studio can say "Tony Gilroy was unfit as a producer, showrunner, etc" because he had to leave the room every time a line needed altering or direction was asked for in the scene setups.

This is not reasonable and no one would put their livelihood or career on the line willy-nilly in that manner. Even now with the production requirements letters released earlier this week, the WGA and guilds are debating the roles outlined under those job titles for showrunners and producers as we speak.

[Fabinas]

That is not how it works. There isn't such a thing as a script that is written and everybody just makes that word-for-word as it is on the page. Rewrites, alterations, changes to direction, etc- are all script related.

Further, Hollywood is unionized. There is solidarity among various guilds and guild members for the WGA strike. In almost no way would writers and guild members of adjacent unions risk breaking solidarity or their own goose would be cooked.

Lastly, writers have multiple roles they may serve in pre, current, and post-production. Especially anyone that is producing or directing any ongoing production. This makes it extremely difficult to work under such circumstances- if you are a producer and someone asks for a line alteration you would literally have to excuse yourself from the room/conversation if you are also a unionized writer. Not just a writer of that script, just a writer, as in ever.

This would lead to failures and malfeasance in production roles as a producer(s) and/or director(s) excuse themselves from key aspects of the project. That then they are liable for the development/production of.

The studio can say "Tony Gilroy was unfit as a producer, showrunner, etc" because he had to leave the room every time a line needed altering or direction was asked for in the scene setups.

This is not reasonable and no one would put their livelihood or career on the line willy-nilly in that manner. Even now with the production requirements letters released earlier this week, the WGA and guilds are debating the roles outlined under those job titles for showrunners and producers as we speak.

I cannot understand why you would have to excuse yourself out for a line alteration. Is it considered an insult to your initial writing, therefore protecting your creation? Is there a union rule that specifically demands to not partake to any demand of changes in your scripts?

[rhorle]

I cannot understand why you would have to excuse yourself out for a line alteration. Is it considered an insult to your initial writing, therefore protecting your creation? Is there a union rule that specifically demands to not partake to any demand of changes in your scripts?

The WGA is on strike so no member is supposed to do stuff the union covers. That is the entire point of going on strike. Hurting the business to negotiate a more favorable contract. A person can always cross the picket line and be a strikebreaker (often called a scab) but that can have consequences with your union membership and I doubt many would do it for minor stuff.

[Fencers]

I cannot understand why you would have to excuse yourself out for a line alteration. Is it considered an insult to your initial writing, therefore protecting your creation? Is there a union rule that specifically demands to not partake to any demand of changes in your scripts?

You would be crossing the picket line for one. Second, if you have input on that line rewrite- you are writing. Which you are not supposed to be doing during this strike.

A writer would also be essentially giving up their privileges. Something changes in the script. You can't say anything but you hung out while it was happening. Can't give your opinion on that- you are on strike as a writer. Strike ends. Production is still ongoing. Too late to say anything about that now.

No one would do that.

If you are part of the WGA on strike, you are not supposed to be helping, assisting, lending input, having an opinion on, etc with anything that requires writing.

[Fabinas]

You would be crossing the picket line for one. Second, if you have input on that line rewrite- you are writing. Which you are not supposed to be doing during this strike.

A writer would also be essentially giving up their privileges. Something changes in the script. You can't say anything but you hung out while it was happening. Can't give your opinion on that- you are on strike as a writer. Strike ends. Production is still ongoing. Too late to say anything about that now.

No one would do that.

If you are part of the WGA on strike, you are not supposed to be helping, assisting, lending input, having an opinion on, etc with anything that requires writing.

Oh, ok, i knew about the strike, but i kinda thought this wasn't related to it.

My bad.