Tony Gilroy Opens Up On New ‘Star Wars’ Series ‘Andor’

“The Bourne Legacy” creator Tony Gilroy is making a splash in a galaxy far, far away.

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After his work on 2016’s “Rogue One,” he is now hard at work on its prequel series, “Andor.”

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The show will consist of 24 episodes, split into two seasons.

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Gilroy told THR that he won’t be directing season 2 at all.

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He said the job is “just too huge” but noted season 2 starts shooting in November.

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he first three episodes of “Andor” were released on Disney+ last week.

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He revealed he had written a “big manifesto” for Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy of what he wanted the show to look like.

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He admitted his ideas were “wildly ambitious” and they initially passed on his ideas.

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However, they later pursue his ideas, and fans are glad that they did!

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