Cast Q&A with 'Andor' | Conversations | SAG-AFTRA Foundation

[@simpaticode]

I think it is hilarious how different Gough is to her character in the show. Like, totally different! She really is a good actor!

[@davidholaday2817]

As is the case with most villains lol!

[@TheUpSpin]

Usually the most evil on-screen characters are the coolest people irl

[@Pintoman101]

This show is the best Star Wars we’ve had in a while

[@paddock720]

I would go as far as saying, it's the best star wars content since 1983.

[@ecbrown6151]

@@paddock720 I’m inclined to agree

[@Tahir_Ali]

@@paddock720 - This is very different. For adults, this is the best Star Wars. (PERIOD).

[@BugRib]

@Tahir Ali - I think it's what those of us who were kids during the 80s, who grew up with the original trilogy, have always wanted: A version of Star Wars that was made for our grown-up selves, but that still appeals to the childhood Star Wars fan inside of all of us. A version of Star Wars that has grown up and matured along with us.

[@LexYeen]

This is the Star Wars I'm going to suggest to people lucky enough to have never heard of Star Wars before.

[@petekwando]

Every one of them deserves an Emmy nomination.

[@wilkowilkins363]

100% right

[@operative2136]

Seriously! There were no weak links on the cast. Everyone really brought their A-game to this.

[@Belfastboi]

Yes I think Adria gets overlooked. Fingers crossed for season 2. Her work is so subtle and nuanced. Really beautiful work

[@racializedkanadian]

They were ALL fantastic. It's nice to see them understand just how LUCKY they were/are LOL. And they all DELIVERED the goods. Lots of heart and soul in ANDOR. The stakes felt REAL. Congratulations to them all. And kudos to the entire crew.

[@sophiewong1536]

'A theology of the universe' is such an apt descriptor for what the series is. Gilroy really managed to distill the core, fundamental aspects of the Star Wars franchise into Andor while superficially appearing to be a completely different genre, a different perspective of the same universe with Jedi and Sith and lightsaber fights.

[@James7995]

It makes me sad that so few people have watched this show. It deserved a prime-time release.

[@nicolasrodriguesdossantos1881]

My sensation is that Disney saw how good they could have been if they really tried that they decided to bury the show and stick to mediocrity.

[@carlosmarx2380]

@@nicolasrodriguesdossantos1881 there will be a second season, filming is already finished

[@adrian80fahey]

3 Irish actresses in star wars, never thought I see the day, ☘️ 😁 the best of the star wars series.

[@faherty87]

Great pride for the country to see their wonderful performances in this

[@ecbrown6151]

Andor was a huge victory for storytelling and practical effects!

[@paleposter]

Everyone on this show killed it, even the secondary and tertiary characters. Got love even for Nurchi lol

[@bitchoflivingblah]

Even Nurchi didn't look entirely happy sitting in the hotel after he had given away Cassa's location. But yes he was a great character.

[@domdib55]

And Chief Hyne!

[@artboymoy]

The ladies of Andor rule! Wonderful and great emotional performances and making the Star Wars universe so much richer and deeper.

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

These ladies did a such a great job in bringing these characters to life. Genevieve stole the show on multiple occasions, Denise plays one of the worst BEST imperials, Adria delivers a moving performance, and Fiona plays the iconic Maarva. For me Andor is the best modern day Star Wars since Rogue One and that's not a coincidence. I just can't say enough good things about Andor its just a phenomenal show.

[@maby652]

I love Dedra, I hate Dedra, but I love Dedra. Amazing performances by all, I cant get enough!

[@HYLND]

One of the greatest moments in acting history is when Dedra first hears that the starpath unit was discovered at the scene. She does this little “wait, what did he say?” look and it’s absolutely brilliant.

[@forgottenheritage2845]

Pretty much all the cast nailed their roles. But Denise, Genevieve, Stellen and Forest knocked it out of the park. Hell they were all fab. Best TV of last year, on parr with Severance. Congrats to all involved.

[@Belle75468]

Amazing show Amazing cast Thanks to Gilroy Brothers for making such a good, interesting show with 3d characters and not 2d

[@GeorgePark-ce8gk]

I love that “Andor” did a great with characters and with female characters in particular. Many films and shows make their female characters act masculine and it’s sorta “badass” but eventually it becomes a cliche. And here we have different interesting female characters who are all strong in their own right and they act like women. Genevieve shines as Mon Mothma, expressing how well Mon holds “behind enemy lines”, how smart and how lonely she is in her struggle. Denise also delivered an amazing performance. Yes, Dedra is evil, she really enjoys torturing but she’s not stereotypically evil - we see her admiring wise leadership of Partagaz and appreciating Syril saving her life. Adria was also really good as Bix, her chemistry with Diego was great, I’ve been rooting for her survival. And Fiona masterfully delivered one of the most inspiring speeches I’ve heard so far. This show deserves all the praise and all the love of SW community.

[@curtisbme]

This show needs best ensemble award as there are too many stellar performances for them to all get nominated individually.

[@BadFluffy]

What an excellent cast. And an amazing female ensemble! Rarely have I seen so many layered, complex, interesting female characters, let alone in Star Wars shows or movies. And with wonderful actresses in each part. This is a gem. Thanks, SAG AFTRA

[@timtitus5002]

Andor is a spectacle. Sets, performances, conceptualization, and writing even the music/timing intertwine into something that is pure art. I personally find the whole of the performance to rival some of the all time great artistic expressions.

[@wicked8576]

casting was one of the greatest things about Andor, next to the writing, of course.. I really loved the first season and can't wait to dig into season 2! :D

[@s.patterson5698]

Yes...that doesn't get talked about enough, but casting was on point!!! No one mailed in their performance.

[@weediestbroom]

Fantastic show. Amazing actors. Stunning dialogue. Best TV show in recent years imo.

[@YodatheHobbit]

Imagining Fiona Shaw practicing her speech while running, going up that last final hill shouting "FIGHT THE EMPIRE!" is a hoot!

[@BaltimoreGunClubUK]

Fiona Shaw mentioning screws at 33:35 Tedious SW fanboys recoiling in horror lmao. They all did amazing work in this series, love them all.

[@MustafarRecRoom]

They’re all great but Denise Gough killed it….didn’t recognize her at first in this vid. Awesome actor.

[@Einomar]

Ikr, As Dedra Mero she has this constant sneer on her face that makes her look quite different. She is a brilliant actress.

[@Belfastboi]

It’s easier to play the villain and a strong character. The more difficult is the leading nuanced roles there is nothing to hide behind. God love the man who told Denise to stop using her hands so much. That’s probably the key to the whole character. Stillness is everything.

[@jakegideon5249]

Absolutely riveting interview! What incredible actresses. The casting on Andor is beyond brilliant. Thank you so much for this.

[@SAGAFTRAFoundation]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@adrianpallis4568]

Andor is the best star wars after Empire Strikes, but wooow Denise is so fantastic in this series.

[@MegaClogger]

31:06 "I kept on thinking of Ferrix as Detroit" LMAOOO

[@operative2136]

Fun fact! Besides being amazing in Andor, Denise Gough was also the voice actress for Yennefer in the Witcher 3.

[@gregv2k]

What a cast. What a show. Star Wars taken to the next level. Dedra Meera is the greatest Star Wars villain since Darth Vader.

[@ihc909]

Amazing how good actors can be when they are given good stories with great scripts.

[@Jorge51112]

I saw the series Andor and I was deeply attracted to the character and the actress Adriana Arjona; I think it should be a great project for current cinema, which is appearing

[@OnlyOneKenobi]

LOVE that show!!! The BEST. 🥰 Great work ladies! 👏🏻

[@kaliver517]

It's amazing what happens when you let actors have a few moments to convey things to the audience, rather than hurriedly rushing from scene to scene. What a breath of fresh air. Thank you to these ladies, Tony and everyone else involved. Fantastic show, best of the Star Wars universe imo.

[@OfficialAndies]

Absolutely love Denise Gough, even though I'm already a huge Witcher 3 fan and she is my Yennefer

[@kimhunter8395]

I hope this message gets through to these extraordinary women - While Tony Gilroy's writing brought you deeper into your performances, your performances brought me deeper into the craft of writing and how to find the love and fear and connectedness, the contradictions and darkness that inhabits all great characters of fiction and makes them real. I'll be forever grateful. Cheers!

[@AimlessWanderer422]

Beautiful interview. Great to see them talking about their craft with so much energy, the camaraderie, the nodding of heads at each other's stories. My respect for them went up a notch. All the best and eagerly waiting for season 2!

[@StaminaMC]

Wow. This might just be my favourite of all the Conversations I've watched thus far. You have my unwavering gratitude and appreciation.

[@waywardmind]

Thanks, Erik, for facilitating such a fantastic discussion with an extraordinary cast.

[@SmartFool24]

“That’s just love, nothing you can do about that.” I loved this line and I rewound to watch Marva deliver it 4x. Like it means something but the inconvenience of love when it comes to doing what needs to be done.

[@Fulcrum_28]

Great interview! I’d love to see more with other cast members

[@danapeck5382]

What an amazing group of actors, totally envy the interviewer

[@Jorge51112]

Vi la serie Andor y me llamó profundamente el personaje y la actriz Adriana Arjona; creo que debiese ser un gran proyecto para el cine actual, que va apareciendo

[@topaznnani4003]

I just love how they're gushing about Tony and the rest of the crew and set team. Speaks volumes about how invested every crew member and cast member were in the world of ferrix and the entire Andor story. No surprise, the quality we got as a result.

[@Tahir_Ali]

Dedra is not a psychopath. I think that one of the key points of the show is how can ordinary people paticipate in evil without being a psychopath.

[@glibsonoran]

I would have agreed with you until I saw the scene where she interrogates and then personally gives the go ahead to torture Bix. She seems to relish be able to inflict that much pain.

[@Hoganply]

@@glibsonoran You don't have to be a psychopath to behave psychopathically.

[@rustyrolla5432]

Tbf there are probably CIA/FBI who are just like her. If they really think you are aiding terrorists they would do anything to get the information out.

[@andyb1653]

@@glibsonoran That's not psychopathy, that's sadism.

[@talondiwisch5206]

She’s probably just joking around.

[@chipe420]

Really great stuff here, I loved hearing from these talented actors.

[@leadzeppbelly]

Really lovely women all four of them. Denise Gough is the exact opposite in every way from the character she portrays she seems really cool and nice. All great performances

[@missladyhaha]

When all the women sitting there are just so beautiful!!!

[@sandryx5661]

I love Andor 👏💐

[@Londonissue]

Tremendous interview!

[@simpaticode]

I love this show so much, and these conversations are so...different than other similar interviews. Yes, it's that strong undercurrent of gratitude. But it's such a good show, one of the best things I've ever seen on TV. I'm not even a big Star Wars fan! I only watched the show because I was bored - I hope it blows up and gets big.

[@ValcryeTheSecond]

Its amazing seeing such a great show, and especially such a great cast that is all on such a well-connection mindset. It really shows that the vision for the show was fully realized by everyone that was a part of it.

[@axeman3d]

Easily the best writing and acting we've seen in Star Wars, and some of the best TV so far.

[@s.patterson5698]

Amen!

[@ImVeryOriginal]

I love how Dedra, despite being absolutely morally repulsive and physically unpleasant (not in the sense of looks, but facial expression, tone of voice and the way she carries herself) almost makes you root for a career-obsessed Imperial lackey for a moment. It's a testament at how good the show is at putting you in the shoes of even the villains and humanizing them without giving them some contrived sob backstory or whitewashing them. Which also underscores the theme of how fascist regimes operate and condition people to commit horrific acts in their name. They really made use of their ensemble cast to great effect.

[@will3710]

"Bix is going to power her way through somewhere...." ...can't wait! :)

[@goawayinternet]

These women are all incredible actors who truly shone in Andor. Wonderful show top to bottom.

[@andrewsnape1705]

Thank you Erik - fantastic interviews and SO glad you let them speak so proudly and beautifully about their craft and time with Andor. All the best to you, it was a pleasure to watch.

[@calebmurphy9406]

Denise's sweater game is on point.

[@kieronimo1]

Great interview...... Can't wait for season two.

[@jsonlee01]

Funny when Denise told the story how the SAS guy called her Dierdre instead of Dedra but the host kept calling Adria “Audria”

[@Malcrom1967]

These women are all amazing actors

[@sophiagionis]

this was a really beautiful interview, i love these women so much, theyre so inspiring!!

[@themattitude]

I love all of these people (Andor was my introduction to Adria) but Fiona Shaw must be protected at all costs.

[@Bleepurchin]

Best interview I’ve seen of these wonderful Actors talking so passionately about THE best Star Wars ever created. Great questions eliciting truly fascinating answers. Such a joy to witness such talent coming together. Nothing like good people doing good work. MORE MORE MORE.

[@colinafobe2152]

Genevieve should play some legendary prima ballerina dancer. So gracious she is. Denise Gough seems so sweet and yet she delivered perfectly as cold twisted evil character

[@furiousfelicia5751]

This cast is incredible, this show's incredible I can't wait for 2nd. Also I just realized both Dedra and Mon are Irish. Such good performance from everyone!

[@franzxiya]

The interview ive been waiting for.

[@chrisorr3919]

Some outstanding female characters and so well written. And the actresses of such high standards!

[@eme.261]

ANDOR: context and substance over spectacle. Never thought I'd see this again in any STAR WARS live action project after PHANTOM MENACE. There were beautiful glimpses in ROGUE ONE, but even that eventually fell into spectacle, Ejoyable spectacle, but spectacle nonetheless.

[@ImVeryOriginal]

Yeah, I was so disappointed Rogue One really only paid lip service to the idea of the Rebellion not being all squeaky clean and morally righteous. Cassian's first scene, in which he shoots his own informant to keep the secrecy, was the most memorable part of the film. Andor really fleshes this out, doing everything that Rogue One dropped the ball on (a heist sequence that actually shows the plan beforehand!), and then some. It's a far cry from the fun adventure romp that Star Wars is primarily known to be, but also some of the most intelligent, compelling writing in the series. (Although for what it's worth, Rogue One is still the best Disney SW movie in my opinion, both visually and storywise)

[@Smittumi]

Great interview!

[@RedRemus]

Apart from great script, performances and CGI/sets, we should also commend the costume design. In particular the Coruscant aristocracy fashion looked so awesome.

[@marem568]

Love the interview! Love Andor.

[@RosDalton]

Exceptional work was done on this show, wonderful to see some of the mentality behind the scenes.

[@domdib55]

Great discussion - and agree that every one of them deserves nominations! The writing in Andor is great, but they all took it to the next level with their performances.

[@TinoBurset]

An absolutely fantastic interview for an absolutely fantastic show 🫶

[@Cjohnson725]

This was a great interview with everyone.

[@SAGAFTRAFoundation]

Thank you for watching!

[@zanechi]

Quality show + Quality interview. Pity it's too short.

[@talondiwisch5206]

They’re all so lovely…

[@Solarbeard]

Best interview of a cast I've ever watched. Amazing work.

[@Thebearmre7]

Casting is amazing for this show

[@maidros85]

19:30 What does it mean to be "directorproof"? :) Curious about it cause I'm a learning actor

[@JustinDeRosa]

More of this please.

[@NordpeakConsulting]

Thank you for this interview.... amazing people behind an amazing movie series ! Star Wars was in the point where it desperately needed this depth and authenticity and this amazing crew delivered it spot on ! Huge congratulations !

[@allenleigh5201]

brilliant interview with some in depth acting exploration from these artists

[@citronm1405]

Nice interview! Thanks!

[@jujuboohoo]

This would be so epic if they gave interview in their characters. 😁

[@ohtruebro]

I never noticed Denise had blue eyes before. Shes so pretty here

[@franciscojavier8326]

Amazing show, amazing actors, waiting for season 2.

[@davidnims7369]

Tank you for the contributions.

[@dorobooya4721]

I would be thrilled and intimidated to be in a room with three talented irish women.

[@rebellion-starwars]

I'm calling best Disney Star Wars, one of the top TV Shows ever for me besides Breaking bad, Sopranos, Band of Brothers...

[@s.patterson5698]

...and The Exapanse and The Wire. Andor is in good company!!

[@Kinro-y]

My favorite star wars movie was rogue one, I didn’t watch the original movies but rogue one made me a star wars fan

[@jazzx251]

I hope Denise DOESN'T get to cross paths with the rest of them! She's extremely scary. Best villain since Darth Vader,

[@pauldrake2245]

These women are HEROES of the Rebellion... against crappy Star Wars. 💪

[@stephenrodwell]

Fantastic discussion! 🙏🏼

[@corinneferrarolam5101]

What was the play that Tony Gilroy previously had seen Denise Gough perform in?

[@Zippoca]

Angels in America, or People, Places & Things.

[@001sander2]

Shaw cracked me up 😹

[@Lecopas303]

Im just waiting for more seasons and watch them in one go. But hey it’s Yennefer!!!

[@faherty87]

Lovely Irish accents

[@kangzau1006]

It's very swishy darling

[@mtnimt4724]

Andor is for grown ups. Not pablum consuming fan boys.