Diego Luna debuted as Cassian Andor in 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was a box office hit, leading to the birth of a spin-off/prequel series focusing on Luna’s rebel spy. The first season of Andor was also well-received, with a second and final installment on its way.
During an interview, Luna reflected on playing the role of Andor for almost a decade in the galaxy far, far away. At the same time, the actor also revealed why his role was so special and what set it apart from other Star Wars roles. Here is what the actor had to say about his stint as Cassian Andor and what fans can expect from his upcoming final outing as the character.
Diego Luna Revealed What Makes His Star Wars Role So Special
Diego Luna plays the role of Cassian Andor in the streaming series Andor, which serves as a prequel to 2016’s Rogue One. The series follows Andor’s journey as he becomes a rebel spy. The first season received extremely positive reviews from critics and fans, being considered as one of the best recent Star Wars shows.
During an interview with IMDb, Luna reflected on the success of the first season. The actor noted that he had been playing the character of Andor for almost a decade by the time the second season would be released. As a result, he was nothing but grateful for all the love and appreciation fans had shown for his role.
Through these years I’ve been part of something that matters to people, you know? And that is something very special, you know? You don’t get that often.
Luna made the above statement, explaining that he was amazed by the reception of the first season. The actor pushed to include his Hispanic and Latin American background in the prequel series. As a result, it is evident that the series is a passion project for Luna and not just a cash grab.
At the same time, Luna also revealed that the show’s first season took almost three years to produce. As a result, he was grateful to the fans for appreciating the cast and crew’s work on the series and lauding them with love and praise, which made the entire experience special for him.
Diego Luna Teased What Fans Can Expect From Andor Season 2
Luna’s stint as the reluctant hero who becomes an important figure in the rebel alliance will finally inevitably conclude when the second season of Andor premieres in 2025. During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Luna teased what fans expect from the second season, especially with its events linking closely with those of Rogue One.
I think people watching Rogue One, after watching season 2, are going to see a different film. Everything will be signified differently knowing what had to happen for K-2 to be there.
Luna made the above statement, teasing that fans would get a whole new perspective and experience out of the 2016 film after witnessing the events of Andor season 2. As a result, the story will ultimately conclude by bridging the gap between the series and the film.
The actor also noted how the show’s second season will provide viewers with knowledge of events involving different characters who had a hand in the events of Rogue One. As a result, it will be interesting to see how Andor season 2 will reinvent some characters as it finally brings the titular hero’s journey to a close.
Andor is streaming on Disney+.
