Diego Luna Rewatches Star Wars, Narcos, Andor, Frida & More | Vanity Fair

Diego Luna sits down to rewatch scenes from his own movies and television shows 'Y tu mamá también,' 'Frida,' 'Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights,' 'The Terminal,' 'Narcos: Mexico,' 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' and 'Andor.'
Director: Funmi Sunmonu
Director of Photography: AJ Young
Editor: Sammy Cortino
Talent: Diego Luna
Producer: Ashley Hall
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Associate Producer: Clarissa Davis
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi and Peter Brunette
Production Coordinator: Carolina Wachockier
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Lucas Vilicich
Audio: Kara Johnson
Art Department: Sage Griffin
Post Production Supervisor: Marco Glinbizzi
Assistant Editor: Ben Harowitz
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[@christoffsimply3179]

Diego Luna is an absolutely fantastic actor. I'm so glad he found his way into Star Wars. He's killing it in Andor and I can't wait to see how that show plays out.

[@robd1329]

He was really good in Narcos

[@goowy1256]

It was amazing

[@em4oOoO94]

It played out amazingly

[@strife9878]

Dude is basically giving CPR to star wars

[@ponchoesparza5702]

Lmao 🤣 for real

[@punkrockbebop]

Yes, 100%!

[@ccxxxcxcxc]

LMFAOOO you are so right 😭😭😭

[@retroyoongi]

What is it with Star Wars fans pretending the franchise is on its last leg, until a really good project comes along and suddenly it's hailed as its savior? Haven't we established by now that a mediocre-to-bad project doesn't, and hasn't ever, spelt Star Wars' doom? TCW "saved" SW after the prequels, The Mandalorian "saved" it after the sequels, now Andor is "saving" it because... what, a few underwhelming shows came out following Mando's hype? It's such a dumb narrative that keeps getting rehashed every few years and the fact that everyone just goes along with it is baffling.

[@fen1x_fpv]

@@retroyoongi Well, He is a main character in two best things that ever happened to star wars (arguably) - Rogue one and Andor

[@geronuis2295]

he's absolutely phenomenal in Andor and Rogue One. i might need to add the rest of these to my back catalogue

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

Rogue One is very good. Andor is like if the movies Michael Clayton, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Blade Runner 2049 all had a baby birthed into the Star Wars universe. Seriously take the first 4 episodes together, roll the end credits, put it in theaters across the country and you’d have a possible Best Picture winner at the next Oscars. I’m not being hyperbolic. I really liked the new Dune a lot, although I understand the criticisms of people who didn’t think, but the first 4 eps of Andor absolutely clears Dune.

[@expressrobkill]

@@LtFrankDrebin100 eh, you like what you like. Bladerunner 2049 like the original wasn’t a huge success, people said it has nice visuals but it was boring and nothing happened. When really everything was happening, it just wasn’t all explained, allot of it was visual cues and building up an atmosphere. Im my opinion allot more interesting storytelling was happening (without anyone actually saying anything) than in most action oriented or sci fi movies. Its not perfect but theirs a reason blade runner spawned a whole genre and the new one still inspires films anime and games to this day.

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

@@expressrobkill LOL at saying Blade Runner 2049 was boring. It’s not Dennis Villenueve’s fault the American sci-fi audience has the collective taste of an emotionally stunted 10yr old. Ex Machina didn’t even hit $40million at the box office and it’s EASILY 1 of the 5 best sci-fi movies since the year 2000. Popularity and box office doesn’t reflect quality. Case in point: the entire Fast & Furious franchise

[@expressrobkill]

@@LtFrankDrebin100 deffinatly agree, i wasn’t as big a fan of ex machininima, but it was more the plot it Didn’t really challenge my expectations, sci fi is my favourite genre so i still appreciate it, really good examples are of corse arrival, annihilation, think id consider parasite a sci fi. One super niesh one i really like i think every sci fi fan should watch probably the best interpretation of this particular plot device is Primer. Such a clever film.

[@anasshahid224]

Dude he was so good in Narcos Mexico, do watch it 🙌

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

Andor is peak Star Wars. I never thought that New Hope or Empire would be topped but Andor is just completely on another level. Not a single Star Wars film including the great Rogue One has dialogue remotely on the same level as the first 4 episodes of Andor. The writing, acting and cinematography… Tony Gilroy is a genius. There won’t be enough room in the Best Anthology or Limited Series Emmy nominations for everyone deserving in this cast next year.

[@robd1329]

Im up to episode 3 in andor and still not feeling it. Maybe it gets better

[@joeyyc8515]

@@robd1329 wait till 4

[@joeyyc8515]

It was one of my first thoughts as well that we were witnessing something at the level of A New Hope.

[@lex_rodriguez]

@@robd1329 Then it's probably not for you, which is fine. Star Wars has enough different flavors for everyone. People (including myself) have just been wanting something a bit more earnest and personal like Rogue One and Andor has definitely scratched that itch thus far!

[@marquis8867]

I agree. The dialogue is already the best out of any Star Wars movie/show. So is the acting. The visuals also look so cinematic for a Star Wars show. The soundtrack is also really good. It also looks like each episode gets better and better since episode 4 is the best one so far.

[@smosh_crone]

as a Dirty Dancing Havana Nights apologist, i totally respect his reaction to that Film™

[@Ronariverah]

I love that film. The Big Dance of the film lives rent free in my mind.

[@chillarypuff]

It’s my guilty pleasure

[@yurmomsaccount]

I tell EVERYONE about it. LoL. It's so cute. And so is Diego. 🤣

[@misspriss2482]

An apologist? Please. I love that movie. I've seen it I don't know how many times.

[@zenleek2129]

@@misspriss2482 Do you know what it means ?

[@fyivid]

Luna and Pascal, the two Narcos-boys, keeping Star Wars alive with the best content since Empire, imo!

[@iR3Mi]

How could they cutt off narcos Mexico? Diego Lunas outstanding performance portraying Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, was by far one of the best performance and show I have ever seen. Even tho many see ando as dark, you can clearly see that Diego luna is still holding back, when you watch him play Miguel in narcos Mexico he truly express himself in very intense realistic moments that cant be nothing than described as an masterpiece.

[@hekter2364]

Yea I was confused as to why they cut that off

[@Aleranna]

They cut it off because a location scout was brutally murdered. It's definitely not s safe place.

[@vasilijchmerkovskiy27]

I would love to see him as a Batman villain. He's an amazing, underrated actor

[@Freesoul999]

I absolutely loved his explanation for Rogue One, he knew it that his character will die and he loved the idea and was happy for Star Wars doing so as well!

[@starwoodh98]

"I think people miss a lot of time trying to emulate you know the story of others instead of writing your own, you know? Your own can get you really far…” - Diego Luna

[@SailorStudent]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ktto11]

When did he say that? Do you have a timestamp?

[@starwoodh98]

@@ktto11 starts at 10:27 !

[@Astro.slugs1]

Thank you for showing off Y Tu Mama Tambien!! Such an under rated movie and shows Luna in a great light, defining what type of actor he would later become

[@ketanhein]

That is one of my favorites. I remember watching it when it came out, and it had such an effect on me. I'm glad to see both Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal do very well still. I loved seeing Diego in Andor and Gael in Werewolf By Night.

[@LeonardoNicolasNiqqo258]

As a mexican myself, im absolutely in love with his accent when speaking english

[@gabvccino]

Love seeing Diego! Would have loved to have heard more about Havana Nights, but I get it 😂 Also, no Narcos??

[@jackson857]

I would have loved to hear him talk about Narcos Mexico but I don't think he likes to talk about it. Vanity Fair shouldn't have put it in the video title though if he wasn't going to talk about it.

[@JurassicLion2049]

@@jackson857 how do you even talk about Narcos as a Mexican when the Cartels and majority of the figures thag were portrayed in the show are not only still alive but some still have influence? They just caught Rafa Cara Quintero after all. And Felix Gallardo while in jail is still the founder of many of the Cartels that are active. Even for Mexican Americans who might be a generation or two separate are still subject to threats of violence and intimidation by members of cartels. Diego Luna still lives and works in Mexico. So like… I dont blame him for not saying anything if he doesn’t want to.

[@sneaks2156]

Rewatching Rouge One after Andor really hits different.

[@chasehedges6775]

Diego Luna is a fantastic actor

[@ryann.9636]

Where was Narcos?

[@SonneLittle]

He has such kind eyes, and he has a very calm and warm aura; so proud he is Mexican! He is a fantastic actor, estas chulisimo Diego

[@juangabrielcabardo21]

He’s such an underrated actor. His acting in Andor is amazing. Actually, his acting anywhere is awesome.

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

I'm so glad they brought him back to kind of be our view point character through Andor. Smart move to pick him even if he's a less well known character. That's why it works though. We see who he became but it's as far as his history it's basically a blank slate that they can use to tell a wide reaching tale. Plus Diego Luna himself is an interesting performer and is capable of bringing something special and different into Star Wars.

[@BassLineProductionsI]

I only recently checked out rogue one and andor, I was rather uninterested in the sequels after the force awakens as I didn't enjoy that film at all, but loved andor and was blown away by rogue one the other night

[@foxburnt4896]

Luv him since Y tu mamá también. So talented and amazing actor. He deliver and catch the emotions of very role he had in his movies. Can't wait to see Andor S2! 💕 Estupendo!

[@chicanotings5909]

loved him as Felix Gallardo in narcos and Cassian in rogue one and andor. he’s such a phenomenal actor

[@februaryschild0216]

I loved "Y tu mama tambien" I watched it years and years ago. I didn't know he was in it until recently. I first noticed him in Narcos and thought he was so handsome and an excellent actor.

[@ashleysadreamer]

I love Diego so much so glad he’s getting this recognition

[@myr2145]

He has such a charming way to speak I'm so in love

[@ShatnerLover]

I absolutely adore him. I’m happy to see he made it internationally!

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

I've seen people say Andor isn't as interesting because you know where he ends up but that's why it's such an interesting story. It kind of makes me think of, ironically, the competing "Star" franchise in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. In Captain Pike, we've known this man is going to end up in a pretty awful situation since 1966. He now knows as well and it's about what he does with the time he has and how he comes to terms with it. Cassian doesn't know he's going to get blown up in 5 years but he has to know that by joining the rebellion his life expectancy is considerably shorter. It's all about what he's willing to do for a cause he believes in. There's something dark in there that I hope they get into further. Like we've already seen him kill two people and we know that won't be the last. The reason I was so excited to see the evolution of his character is that first moment in Rogue One. He gets the info about the Death Star but gets caught by a Storm Trooper. In a somewhat similar situation, which I'm sure was intentional, he decides to kill the people who are going to get him caught. In Andor it means he needs to get out of there till the heat dies down even if they only chased him due to the zeal of one guy who actually cares about his job. In Rogue One he has to kill his friend so that a) He can get out of there and report the info. More importantly b) His friend isn't interrogated and potentially gives away what he knows about the rebellion. The even darker thing I didn't consider when I first saw it is that he probably could've bluffed his way past a single Storm Trooper but chose to kill him which inevitably meant he'd have to kill his informant/possible friend so by shooting the Trooper he put himself into a situation that would lead to him killing someone who just helped him. You can see the look on his face and it says so much. He's had to do some pretty unsavoury things to help the rebellion and it's broken him a little. I can't wait to see how all that unforlds.

[@bluewatchmaster5411]

Diego is such a brilliant and handsome actor! Definitely one of my top 5 favourites! 😍 I think Pedro Pascal needs to come back to Vanity Fair and do this, too~

[@chillarypuff]

IM SO GLAD HE REACTED TO DIRTY DANCING 2!!!

[@fettfan91]

I remember first seeing Diego Luna in Open Range and although it was a small part he left an impression. So cool to see him have success and live the dream of being in Star Wars.

[@johnharris6655]

Surprised he left Open Range off this list. One of the best westerns with one of the best gun fight scenes ever made.

[@izzy6131]

That little soft chuckle at 9:07 no puedo.. 😌🥰

[@Tonycillian5]

Such an amazing and underrated actor. Really love Terminal too love how they added that film.

[@ismorezro]

didn't even know he was in Y tu mama tambien? and now he is Andor. he is brilliant.

[@grevoron]

Where's Narcos???? Anyway, glad he's getting good recognition. Loving Andor so far.

[@josephzimba681]

Narcos Mexico is on Netflix. Is the lead and really good.

[@grevoron]

@@josephzimba681 I know. I've seen all of it. What I'm asking is where is his reaction to Narcos ? Why is it included in the title but not in the video?

[@josephzimba681]

@@grevoron Oh my bad. I had no idea that's what you meant.

[@grevoron]

@@josephzimba681 it's alright. I actually felt like rewatching all of Narcos this week because of this video.

[@The_Movie_Ribbit]

its honestly his best role in my opinion

[@lucystephanieproperties]

😍 I see Diego Luna, I click. ❤ But where is Narcos? It's in the title but not in the vid... 😢

[@citlaligamboa]

Quien sabe si Lee los comentarios, recuerdo en 2003 o 2004 paseando a mi perro en la deportiva de Xochimilco reconocí su voz iba enfrente de nosotros con un amigo, tiene presencia es más alto q yo, y si ha actuado desde chiquito. Felicidades es su trabajo lo que lo ha llevado ahí, felicidades!! Desde cdmx.

[@MauricioBonilla]

Siento mucho orgullo como mexicano por Diego❤

[@alexperaza9475]

Oh wow, I never made the connection that he was that guy in Terminal. Terminal was such a sweet movie... might need to rewatch it soon

[@MrJaimesJ]

One of my favorite actors. He was amazing in Narcos and Andor.

[@veryberry_yt]

Diego Luna is an incredible actor, Rogue One and especially Andor show that a lot

[@ITSALLABOUTMA]

My favorite movie is actually dirty dancing in havannah nights

[@anasshahid224]

Diego Luna is a amazing actor, he was so good in Rogue One, Narcos, great to see him back in the Star Wars saga with Andor 🙌😊

[@goneedegogo]

rogue one scenes bring a tear to my eyes, so beautiful and tragic

[@randomcastlegard]

Diego Luna is carrying Star Wars

[@grac3om]

I'm so glad he became part of the Star Wars universe. I just hope it really opens some mainstream doors for him after. Because although his name was probably well known beforehand to a certain extent, people actually started to know who he was and paid him some proper deserved attention once he was in Rogue One.

[@bitscrawford]

PLEASE DIRTY DANCING HAVANA NIGHTS MEANS EVERYTHING TO ME

[@Jnonymus]

Diego Luna is such an amazing actor, like he has done absolutely amazing in Rogue One and Andor get this man an Oscar

[@lancemontes]

Rogue One one of my absolute favs

[@iloveentertainment]

Thanks Vanity Fair. I like this creative way to “interview”. Please do more like it 👍

[@withershin]

What an eloquent speaker.

[@henryavery3463]

Love this actor, amazing both in Narcos and in Andor

[@packertai1]

Wow, that is so cool to see what other movies he was in! He seems like such a nice guy, very friendly and outgoing. ❤😊

[@grac3om]

Just when we thought Star Wars was on its last legs and Diego comes in to save the day

[@areallyawsomename]

Kinda weird that you put Narcos in the title but not the video. Would've loved to see that part.

[@lisamccoy6514]

What a beautiful human inside and out. Talented humble kind and the cherry on top he happens to be incredibly handsome 💖

[@GrasImOhr]

Diego Luna has such a sweet and cheerful aura that I am always struggling to believe he also played Felix Gallardo in Narcos

[@calebmurphy9406]

Diego Luna is a king.

[@Blueprint-Sensei]

y tu mama tambien is an amazing film

[@MostThingsKenobi]

What an amazing actor and a delightful person 💜

[@NeonSlice]

His voice is the best

[@puebloking8280]

Will always remember him fr ol m y tu mama tambien and the terminal. Hes amazing in Andor right now

[@meganellis9386]

I love Diego ❤❤❤❤ one of my only celebrity crushes.

[@Shinigami_X0]

Love him🙏🏽

[@Kennysmelle]

When did he talk about dirty dancing or Narcos?

[@Native_Creation]

An absolute icon

[@shoWbitz]

Y tu mamá también is a great classic drama film.

[@diegovillarruel6203]

I was hoping Diego Luna to rewatches The Book Of Life scene :)

[@Hummingbirder1]

What... no "Elysium"? I loved him there, being a good friend to Matt Damon's character. That was the first time I noted him for real, (it seems I totally missed notice him in "Terminal") and then was very happy to see him again in "Rogue One". Haven't seen "Narcs" yet.

[@robd1329]

Thats right! He had a smal role in that one!

[@fAshSon]

He is so handsome

[@regorflora7915]

Andor series is created for me

[@caitlyngreen7236]

I'm part aztec on my father side of the family. My father died in a blood loss,coma with a stroke of a heart attack.

[@DonJulio28]

Dudes a beast actor. Orgullo mexicano

[@qmcgs]

can’t believe he actually didn’t talk about dirty dancing 😭

[@she_who_dares9713]

Lmao - I remember watching Y Tu Mama Tambien in CD with some highschool friends and it was take for days!! Loved him and his best friend Gael ever since.

[@marisolgarcia3123]

Diego looks like a child in Frida 😅

[@jeffehren]

I didn't realize how much of his filmography I've seen!

[@animeloverbrisa9996]

MY FAV RENDITION OF CREEP YAAAALL WHEN HE SAID “IM A WEIRDOOOO OOOOOO”😭💕😭💕😭💕

[@carloscampo9119]

So great! One of my favorite actors.

[@sofiacamposyanez2716]

Te amo Diego, desde el comienzo 😂🙌💞

[@kevintorres9350]

Fell in love with Diego Lunas acting after I seen him in narcos.. definitely el jefe de jefes

[@alexlazzerly3677]

I totally forgot he was in Terminal.

[@DaDude2011]

Came for the Narcos. Still looking for the Narcos.

[@islandsensation]

The title makes it sound like he act sat down and watched all those movies in a sitting.

[@Dad-bv6hw]

Love Diego. “He chit” 😂 also love the that movie along with my fav star wars movie Rogue One 😁

[@lamq05]

Y Tu Mamá También 🔥🔥🔥

[@faizankhursheed3397]

Finest Mexican actor in Hollywood

[@syreallewyatt5048]

Might agree, but I'd need to see the list. Currently maybe yes, but theres some very good Mexican actors that may or may not get recognized.

[@89frisco]

@@syreallewyatt5048 The other great Mexican actors in Hollywood that come to mind are Diego Boneta, Damian Bichir, Gael Garcia Bernal, Eiza Gonzales, etc.

[@jetfromgladiators7382]

I love him in Andor. I hope they don't kill his character off.

[@kdm374]

You haven't seen Rogue One??

[@sofisynth3155]

He's adorable

[@yurmomsaccount]

Listen....Dirty Dancing Havana Nights is a good movie and it made me aware of the human element of government actions at a younger age. ALSO LATINO MALES... I became aware of those at that young age too....QUALITY. 😍

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Diego! Thanks, VF! 📺 #VanityFair #DiegoLuna #StarWars #Andor #DisneyPlus

[@awkwardotter13]

I love him in Book of Life

[@ZT_Bar]

So amazing

[@TheBongReyes]

Diego Luba was my first choice as Namor when Marvel announced that Namor was going to be based off Central/Southern American ancient cultures.

[@arlwav]

this guy understadns what starwars needs

[@isidro9911]

Rogue One nailed it!! Best Star Wars movie since Empire Strikes Back!!!

[@robd1329]

It was good but hated that everyone died

[@kick-face3558]

Agree

[@rogue7138]

@@robd1329 was meant to happen

[@robd1329]

@@rogue7138 Saw Guerrera should have lived!

[@yuhyuh7603]

@@robd1329 good, but you'll remember them.

[@memowtrbl449]

He's amazing

[@sereenytrye]

Why does he hate dirty dancing so much I love him in that movie 🥲

[@iauranogueira7815]

I love Diego Luna and Dirty Dancing but i don't understand why you don't see or talk about the movie!!

[@deakensomoza3305]

Diego Luna wants to perform Fantastic Beasts and Diego Luna is gonna be in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.

[@thomaswillingham4084]

Andor/R1 are only thing Disney did worth af SW.

[@Robert-pm1uq]

Diego Luna is Starwars

[@XenoLife]

Diego definitely looks like the kind of guy who would happily get a pint with you