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Andor Season 2 Had to Recast Some Rogue One Roles
Star Wars showrunner Tony Gilroy has revealed that the upcoming second season of the Disney+ series will recast some roles previously played by actors in Rogue One. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gilroy explained that unforeseen circumstances and budgetary issues led to the need for recasting certain characters.
It seems that bringing back returning characters with their original actors can be a “really tricky” feat to pull off, Gilroy stated. Not only are these reappearances expensive, but some performers may have prior commitments or other projects they cannot abandon. This development will undoubtedly create some continuity concerns among fans of the Star Wars franchise.
It’s not the first time that recasting has occurred in a live-action Star Wars project. In recent years, the series has employed alternative solutions to handle deceased actors’ roles, including using generative AI and deepfakes to recreate vocal performances, as well as creating new CGI models for characters who have passed away.
The second season of Andor is expected to arrive on Disney+, but no official release date has been announced. With this recasting news, fans are left wondering how these changes will impact the storylines and overall narrative of the show.
In related news, Star Wars enthusiasts can look forward to a host of other exciting announcements in the coming days. Lego has revealed an array of new sets celebrating Star Wars Day, including products featuring Andor, Revenge of the Sith, Rebels, and Jango Fett’s ship. Meanwhile, video game developer Zero Company is set to debut its single-player turn-based tactics game at Star Wars Celebration this weekend.
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter
Source: https://gizmodo.com/andor-season-2-had-to-recast-some-rogue-one-roles-2000589631
