A second Star Wars live action series is coming to the newly-named streaming service Disney+ – and it will star a familiar character, Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor from Rogue One.
The series, which will go into production next year, follows the adventures of rebel spy Cassian Andor during the formative years of the Rebellion and prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Diego Luna will reprise the role of Andor. “Going back to the Star Wars universe is very special for me,” said Luna. “I have so many memories of the great work we did together and the relationships I made throughout the journey. We have a fantastic adventure ahead of us, and this new exciting format will give us the chance to explore this character more deeply.”
The “rousing spy thriller” doesn’t have a release date yet – just like The Mandalorian. Disney+ is expected to launch next year. A website for the service is now live, where fans can sign up to receive updates.
Cool. Although a Jyn Erso focussed show would have been more to my taste …
If the Diego show is a success, it could be something they do in the future. Either with Felicity Jones or her teen years with Forrest Whitaker and a younger actress. (Maybe even one of the sisters who played her younger self in RO, if they continue acting. The elder is, but she’s only 10 at the moment, so there’s plenty of time.)