Disney’s new streaming service officially has a name, Disney+ and now the service has its second Star Wars series. With The Mandalorian currently in production StarWars.com has announced an exciting new project.
Diego Luna will be returning to the role of Cassian Andor from Rogue One. The series will take place during the formative years of the Rebellion. For those who’ve seen Rogue One you’ll know right off the bat this series will act as a prequel to the movie.
Here’s the short press release from Disney released earlier today:
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced today that Lucasfilm is in development on a second Star Wars live-action series for Disney+, the Company’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service. 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 will explore tales filled with espionage and daring missions to restore hope to a galaxy in the grip of a ruthless Empire.
Are you excited to see more of Cassian Andor?
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