Tony Gilroy and Diego Luna from Andor | Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2023

Watch the interview with Executive Producer Tony Gilroy and Cassian Andor himself Diego Luna at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023.

[@voyagerofdoom]

Andor is the best show they’ve done.

[@YouPube_X]

By far

[@serial92989]

💯

[@taoloveu]

One of the best star wars things ever

[@roccosiffredi6900]

Unfortunately, no one watched it.

[@wilkowilkins363]

​@@roccosiffredi6900 lmao. Jerk. Only read the headlines bud? Didn't read about the viewers growing episode by episode until it was huge? No just read the tabloid rubbish

[@MarcoCarag]

"You don't write to break people's hearts. You write from the heart, and that breaks people's hearts." And then he goes and speaks from his heart to his Latin American fans, and I cry joyous tears. What amazing humans we have behind this incredible show.

[@AHomelessDorito]

I hate andor but that quote goes hard in the paint

[@D4C_Gaming]

@@AHomelessDorito you WHAT

[@Star-Rule]

@@AHomelessDorito How do you hate Andor 💀

[@chilbiyito]

@@AHomelessDorito hate it or didn't like it/enjoyed it?

[@AHomelessDorito]

@@chilbiyito nuts and bolts or sum like that

[@gregv2k]

Andor is light years ahead of anything else Disney Star Wars has done

[@consumer-1147]

light years ahead of anything disney has done

[@soondslash]

light years ahead of anything else star wars has done

[@969omo]

Andor is light years ahead of most shows on television period

[@jameschou888]

It is jarring watching Mandalorian after Andor...

[@LittleFeathersJournal]

by light-years ahead, do you mean that he's just in another place instead?

[@gabriel.skywalker44]

Tony Gilroy did a great job on the Andor series, looking forward to season 2

[@botongmanx]

I agree.

[@repticare101]

LMAO

[@mikeduffy67]

Tony Gilroy is a genius.

[@starofeden9277]

and season 2 is the last

[@mikeduffy67]

@@starofeden9277 yeah...good thing too. Something this perfect....well...less is more ❤️👍

[@BanthaPoodoo94]

Wow, hearing Tony break down his thoughts process for Andor just proves this is real art at work here.

[@darthsullen]

Ya especially that watch reference where he says they were figuring out how many rooms floors and people in each rooms

[@liamphibia]

We need more talented and passionate writers like Tony.

[@vongoethe111]

Gilroy is giving a masterclass on screenwriting. What a gift!

[@lord123j]

Best piece of Star Wars writing to hit the screens since the early 80s

[@TheRumblewagon]

Wrong. Siege of Mandalore was top tier Star Wars.

[@koolerman4443]

@@TheRumblewagon I think he means live action, and the siege of Mandalore is a part of one of the worst clone wars seasons (Rafa and Trace). Should've a better build up to the finale, Andor is just good all around.

[@TheRumblewagon]

@@koolerman4443 No. He said Star Wars writing. Siege of Mandalore was all written by Dave Filoni.

[@koolerman4443]

@@TheRumblewagon Siege of Mandalore is just four episodes and still a part of the worst clone wars season to DATE. That is inenviable, which sucks cuz those last four episodes are great. The season overall was wasted potential, Andor has been consistent with its writing from the first to last episodes thus making its overall writing far superior as a season versus the clone wars season 7.

[@CornyBum]

@@koolerman4443 Look, all we got from lord123j's comment that pertains here is "best piece." There's no reason (yet) to disqualify animation nor a reason to judge alternates only by the season if it's from a series. Why dismiss a four-episode story arc for arbitrary reasons, when you can still hold your opinion and enjoy an argument based on each example's own merits? If you go ahead and say why _Andor's_ writing was better than those four _Clone Wars_ episodes unified by a story arc/event, that sounds interesting. Might even be a better comparison if you pick one of _Andor's_ three-episode arcs instead, but arguing that a "best piece of Star Wars writing" _has_ to be by the season's worth when it comes to shows is not as interesting, in my opinion.

[@primefamous]

Honestly this show surprised the hell out of me with how good the writing is about a character I had little to no interest in. Can't wait for season 2

[@CornyBum]

Yep, same. I still might not find Andor to be the most captivating character in his own show, but his journey has shown me some very compelling characters and really interesting glimpses into the _Star Wars_ universe, haha.

[@neutchain7838]

Same here, after the khm...well after Obi-Wan I've arrived with 0 expectations and this show knocked me off my chair. I've watched Narcos and Rouge One so I know Diego is a great actor so no surprises there but then they started showing world class actors alongside him playing characters written so well I was blown away. Such layered and nuanced writing given to actors who can really work the material the way it was supposed to...I cant tell how much it surprised me. In my opinion this show is right up there with the best of the SW and thats a really high praise from me.

[@hiedra68]

Andor, the cast, writers, directors and producers have to win every award that's around. It is amazingly well done. And the music! A jewel in the SW universe. Looking forward for S2.

[@TheMaria12]

You can tell the love Tony and Diego have for Andor that you know we are in for an awesome second season!

[@k_u_e_r_i_s_u_e]

Andor was such a masterpiece of writing ❤ Already loved Rogue One and Andor is just as good

[@deanthemachine7489]

I’d say even better to the point that it makes me wish it came out before. Imagine the way we’d have felt not knowing Andor’s fate at the end and then seeing him on that beach with Jyn. I would have been WEEPING

[@fransesco9703]

Andor is much better. Rogue One is a good movie but the characters and writing aren't that strong especially compared to Andor

[@tmdblya]

Tony Gilroy is so genuinely blown away by the fandom. Nothing but love.

[@stevebreedlove9760]

Especially since he himself said he wasnt really into star wars. I do think he is genuine when he says the fans are the ones that gave disney the spine to gamble on this project. And im glad they did.

[@jadenwaz9585]

Thank god for these two men, breathing new life into a franchise that has a growing creativity/quality problem

[@CobraTrouser]

100%

[@ElectricIguana]

Diego nails it. The show is appealing precisely because Cassian is a regular guy faced with extraordinary circumstances.

[@claudiaalvarez7129]

I love the Andor series, my favourite so far. Please, release an Andor artbook. Novel, an Andor gallery, sometimes disney forget Andor exists.

[@sophiagionis5394]

YES PLEASE!! i would sacrifice my savings for a behind-the-scenes show and/or (geddit) an artbook

[@claudiaalvarez7129]

@@sophiagionis5394 yes!!! Since the series was announced I have a little amount to spend, I really want an Artbook.❤️

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

Me too! I've got a ton of SW art books, and Andor is the one I want the most!!

[@randompeople465]

They not even put Andor on main page Disney+ when this show is still aired. They really not want people to this masterpiece.

[@Ensign_Roque]

Yes please Artbooks, Novels Audio Books, Merch I buy it. Give me please. And a re-release ofvthe Rogue One Artbook ❤❤❤

[@thelouisjohnson]

Andor is the future of Star Wars people. That show is class, best thing to happen to Star Wars in ages. Gilroy doesn’t talk like he knows Star Wars: he talks like he knows how to make it.

[@saiyanboy1001]

Far and away the best star wars show of all time. It isn't even close. So hyped for s2

[@meklavier4664]

Best show? Serious. Lost interest after ep 1

[@mysticsaxophone4181]

@@meklavier4664 Did you watch it all? If not, you are really not informed enough to voice an opinion.

[@saiyanboy1001]

@@meklavier4664 Serious. Natural sets that don't feel claustrophobic like Obi Wan or Boba, side characters have a role to play and each of them is important to the narrative, it fleshes out the 19 year gap better than anything before it, and it has the best star wars politics since the Darth Plagueis book. No "adventure of the week" vibes, no gratuitous cameos, and the effects are actually good. If you have the time do yourself a favor, trust.

[@gasaholic47]

@@meklavier4664 Translation: “I have a very short attention span.”

[@TheLonelyGoomba]

@@meklavier4664 you might enjoy it more if it had Subway Surfers playing at the same time

[@Mouse_Metal]

Make more of Andor and please don´t let any studio interventions to mess it up.

[@BLSFL_HAZE]

Oh my God, THIS, SO THIS!!!!!

[@akotarakz]

Now that Disney discovered Andor went from the most unnecessary to one of the best Star Wars materials recently produced, they might focus more on this show's "political correctness", if you know what I mean. I will truly miss Sergeant Mosk's Earth swears in Star Wars, too.

[@Belfastboi]

Well there’s only one more to make which is devastating

[@jos1515]

Thank you Tony for bring us adult fans what we wanted for soooo very longgg.. Thank you!

[@venturystar]

Agree!!!!

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

Andor the show was logical, emotional, powerful, and fantastic. It's a writing masterclass set in the Star Wars universe. Season two is going to be intense based on the hints we've gotten. Just hearing Tony speak about canon and events make me extremely excited for season two.

[@stevebreedlove9760]

Same. Im thinking the gorman massacre and mon leaving the senate and formally instating the Alliance as an absolutely critical piece of the story that builds on characters we are already following. I cant unfortunately think of many others that would fit, except maybe establishing the base on Yavin and bringing all the cells together. ANH alluded to Scarif as the first major victory so I cant think of how many events were critically important to the story of the Alliance. But I trust we are gonna get S grade drama especially since Gilroy is gonna take Saw from S1 Andor to Rogue1 level of paranoia.

[@memymomalex]

The amazing thing about Andor is its rewatchability. I've rewatched it probably 3x and picked up on stuff in the dialogue i missed the first time around, mulled longer on things knowing the trajectory the show goes in.

[@louisberry4403]

Tony has crushed it with Rogue One And Andor. Diego And Stellan deserve Emmy Nominations. Excited for Andor Season 2.

[@g3tw5t36]

Tony Gilroy is a genius, this show is Game of Thrones Seasons 1-4 level dialogue and writing, not to mention the brilliant soundtrack and acting

[@jaydenboyle7399]

That's a fantastic comparison. Totally accurate. It's a shame we only get one more season but if it is anything like GoT it's gonna be awesome.

[@memymomalex]

casting was so on point. No flat characters in my opinion.

[@liamphibia]

Exactly. Andor feels like it came from an HBO or Prime show.

[@squinkstein]

At first, I was reluctant to watch another series that fills in backstory, even though everyone was talking about how good it was. I already know what happens to that character, so I didn't bother. Finally caved in and watched. It. was. fantastic. The dialogue was so well written--jaw-dropping at times--the acting was amazing, the sets, the story, the music, all of it. THANK YOU to everyone who worked on this.

[@sonord2074]

Seeing Tony Gilroy get the flowers he deserves for the absolutely next level writing he did on this show really made my day

[@sandryx5661]

Tony Gilroy es un genio, me encanta como construye sus héroes 💐 y Diego es un actor maravilloso.

[@AfroMyrdal]

I also have to say, I was never a star wars fan, my younger brother however is a Diehard fan and he told me, you gotta see Andor, see Andor man, have you seen Andor yet? Just to shut him up I sat down to watch the first episode, ten~eleven hours later I had gone to the toilet, grabbed some snacks and drinks and sat down to see Rogue One! That's a testament to the quality of this show. So far this year its my favorite show!

[@matheuss886]

From this interview you can feel the authenticity and legitimacy of these men's natural talent. You can feel Gilroy really takes it seriously and puts out the best he can for the final product, and that he actually pays attention for things to make sense in the story instead of just throwing notorious moments there for the sake of fan service. They feel earned and they are a consequence of good storytelling. Edit: also I'm Brazilian and I don't speak one bit of Spanish though I can understand it thoroughly and my heart warmed up when Diego sent his greetings to Latin America at the end. I usually don't feel represented by this kind of thing but I thought that was very nice.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

Tony Gilroy out here telling everyone some of the best Star Wars dialogue ever written (those monologues) was easy peasy for him ... but cereal boy and his mom was hard. Hehe!

[@tekspec]

Andor operates on a completely different level than any other Star Wars project. PLEASE keep this crew and tone moving forward. Exquisite storytelling.

[@ElectricIguana]

Saw Guerrera continuously riding the brink of madness was palpable in the first season. Incredible writing and delivery by those involved. So floored at the quality of this show compared to its peer group.

[@dashbolt101s]

The work of Tony Gilroy on Andor season 1 have been absolutely amazing - everything was perfect. I'm really looking forward to season 2. Andor just hit different than the other Star Wars shows.

[@GingerGeek7567]

Andor was fantastic series can't wait for season two... and Diego is adorable love him!!! Enjoying these interviews I've been watching these all day!!

[@will3710]

This show has been ridiculously good --- and it's only been the first season. I hope it keeps the same level of quality in season 2.

[@cjpert5286]

What Tony said at the end looks so genuine and true. Andor has an amazing future for the StarWars world. I have a very good feeling about it

[@CitizenInGame]

2 great people right there. Tony and Diego just showed us why that series has so much depth and heart. Looking forward to the Acolyte!

[@TeddyLeppard]

Some of the best written, best acted Star Wars ever committed to film/video. Great stuff.

[@luigouvea]

Mr. Tony, thank you! What a great thing you’ve created for us fans. Andor is just excellent in every way, a masterclass of screenwriting!

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

This series raised the bar for the franchise. You might have to rely on cameos and sher spectacle to attract audiences, but to truly engage and connect with them the story have to show the human (or alien if it's the case) aspect of the conflicts within the characters. That's the heart of the story, not the blasters and lightsabers.

[@R.a.f.a.e.l.]

It was inevitable that the fandom for Andor would build up despite the not so shiny release. It's a masterpiece. Gilroy and all involved deserve all the recognition. Superb acting, cinematography, writing, the whole deal. Maybe some will bash me for it, but imo its the best written piece of live-action SW ever, as much as I love the original trilogy. I've lost count of how many times i've rewatched dialogues and monologues from Andor. More than anything (when it comes to writing/dialogue) from other SW related shows/movies combined.

[@carlstanford7607]

You are absolutely right

[@jm6406]

As weird as it feels to place the writing quality of a star wars project beside The Wire since it's some of the best writing of any medium I've experienced, Andor is so good that I have no other tv show to compare it to except The Wire. I have to start talking about books and mediums other than film to find its peers. The amount of world texture and the palpable emotional reality is just wonderful. It feels like a novel.

[@farwoodfarm9296]

@@jm6406 This is a great comparison I'm a Baltimore Native and a huge Wire fan.

[@martinjrgensen8234]

Andor will be talked about for years and years. It will keep building a following these next year and a half. Boba Fett and Kenobi will be forgotten in a few months.

[@farwoodfarm9296]

@@martinjrgensen8234 Mando too at the rate it’s going. Season 2 was a step down from season 1 and season 3 has been awful.

[@linseyem92]

I was there, believe me when I say Diego is even more gorgeous in person! Can’t wait for season 2 of andor!!!!

[@Thebearmre7]

So happy that Tony is getting the love. His writing is amazing and so is this show.

[@Yo6esh]

"If we don't have you, we can't play this hard." Well said indeed.

[@moirasuarezsosa4996]

Supporting this masterpiece is the best thing I have to do in my life

[@grapes9h5]

Andor is masterpiece

[@deadpatronus]

Literally the best piece of Star Wars in forever. Full of soul. Full of heart.

[@fabianespinoza991]

I’m excited for S2 and at the same time saddened by the fact that we won’t be getting 4 more seasons as originally planned. Give us more of this superbness whether in this series or another ❤

[@Justguro]

This is starwars. All we want is more seasons of this style of show, Andor is the greatest starwars media ever made behind the empire strikes back.

[@matthewraza9792]

Too bad they don’t put this same dedication or passion into the Kenobi show, it’s just sad because the Andor show was truly astonishing. It’s hard to believe they can top this show. Diego and the rest of the crew were phenomenal !!!

[@nicolasrodriguesdossantos1881]

😅 Kenobi should be a movie, not a series

[@elck3]

When I first saw first two episodes I was skeptical that they could do such a good job. But it just kept getting better and better. It’s genuinely incredible tv. Should be in top 50 tv of all time list.

[@ThunderFuck]

the amount of hispanic and diverse in general actors in star wars now makes me so unbelievably happy. Representation is so important and just to think that my children will watch this series that i and hopefully they will love too so much and see themselves in those actors. i cant help but tear up. I love star wars so much. Thank you

[@AfroMyrdal]

I know everyone agree that Keanu Reeves is our lord and savior, however, can we all agree that Diego Luna is his little brother? Impossible to hate that man, when he busted out the Spanish you can see the love on his face. Man, he is soo good. ❤

[@Pastrybfs]

Andor is amazing, great job guys. Also, I love how every guest in all these videos freaks out at the crowd size.

[@Squaredot01]

I can't wait for Andor season 2. This show has been probably my favorite of all the Star Wars shows so far!

[@StarlingInSpace]

Genuinely amazed with andor, so happy that it was made! Can’t wait for season 2 and more Star Wars of this calibre

[@harjindercoutts6663]

Season 1 was WOW ! It was beyond any expectations I had ! Watched the last episode so so many times !!! What a great show ! Diego is an amazing actor and person ! Love him ❤

[@jakermaker9697]

Glad Tony Gilroy’s getting the writing love he deserves. Michael Clayton is outstandingly written and his character focus he brought to Andor is a pure example of why his approach to respecting the intelligence, emotion and moral complexity of the characters drives the events of the plot and the stakes naturally. Not to mention his ability to craft memorable, linguistically fluid monologues is second to none. Can’t wait for season 2 :)

[@TheCommandostudios]

Give us more Star Wars stories from Tony Gilroy!! What an amazing writer

[@elck3]

Such an incredible show. You can tell how much it impacted people by the organic nature of the audience reaction. People genuinely cared for the show.

[@andyo4317]

The only Star Wars I’m excited about. But SO excited

[@tjross1313]

Andor is the best thing to happen to Star Wars. I can't wait for season 2.

[@neofulcrum5013]

I’m really glad season 2 seems to be more focused on the multiple rebel groups

[@bonzujones8028]

How much louder can I say I love this show? I know andor fans are a niche but I hope we are being seen

[@mcourbron]

Best star wars series EVER. They deserve all the praise. Every other production right now needs to take notes.

[@Belfastboi]

This is what storytelling is all about. I loved this series it was utterly captivating and wasn’t going for cliches and tropes, the cast and the writing. Pure luxury. I’m so happy to see them humbled by this. It’s a lot of hard work ❤

[@hydrakn]

Love the show, can watch these guys talk about it all day!

[@sophiagionis5394]

everyone who worked on this show is so stellar❤ love this cast and crew, couldn’t have asked for a better team. we are so lucky!!

[@carlstanford7607]

Andor is great television, and great art with fantastic writing, acting, and production

[@astrobookwormsinger]

Seeing Latin American fans rejoice makes my heart warm. Culture is such an important thing, I'm happy for you guys. I'm hoping my own culture makes it big and is appreciated like this one day.

[@VN-cf7de]

The first season was great.❤

[@Transformers217]

Andor season 1 is a masterpiece! An incredible series so far! ❤

[@elck3]

Gilroy is brilliant. Luna is amazing.

[@direng]

Wonderful to hear Diego Luna speak in his native tongue. It's a reminder of how much Star Wars means to everyone!

[@RedMatik]

That was what I needed to hear!!! I can’t wait for season 2‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@TheUltraYusuf]

Best Star Wars show ever.

[@jolyne2516]

Tony Gilroy should be the president of Lucasfilm, I swear!

[@nullunit]

Andor is the most meaningful Star Wars thing I have seen in ages and I didn't know wanted it until it was bouncing around my eyeballs. The Empire was a cartoony evil, a bunch of bumbling sycophants jockeying for position. They way Gilroy and his cast and crew were able to realize it was jaw-dropping. Stoked for season 2. I doubt Tony has ever seen the direct effect of his work like this. He looks genuinely bemused by the number of people and the attention. He is an amazing filmmaker and I feel lucky that he is working on Star Wars again. Michael Clayton is one of my favorite films, and no slight to Gareth Edwards because I love Rogue One, but after Andor Ssn1 I fantasize about what Tony would have done with it.

[@RonReynolds]

Gilroy is one of the true GOATs.

[@bellaudjules703]

Best Star Wars show so far 🔥 looking forward the second season 🔥

[@Metaphix]

Feels so amazing to have something Star Wars to love again

[@JohanHerrenberg]

Andor is a major masterpiece. Bring on season 2!

[@kippkoren5476]

Best writing and acting I’ve seen in these Star Wars series

[@gleadr6869]

I was skeptical about Season 1, once I saw the trailer I was like this show is going to surprise people. I cannot wait to see season 2, Andor is one of my favorite SW content out there.

[@ImTheReverse]

An Andor confused me but as soon as I read the synopsis, I was won over. A lot of people still seem to be hung up about the show being about a “nobody” from a spin-off movie, but I knew from the beginning that it would be more than that. Even I was surprised at how massive this show would end up being.

[@Poniksei]

Glad they took the gamble because we all won with this show for sure!

[@akirahojo2]

The best Star Wars series most people have not seen yet… hope Season 2 will be as good.

[@jayandom4237]

ONE WAY OUT!!! ONE WAY OUT!!! ONE WAY OUT!!!

[@MistiMc76]

Andor is awesome! So psyched for the next season.

[@EpicBeard815]

it's so wild that someone came on stage at a Star Wars event and started talking about the banality of evil

[@ThePencilTheory]

Andor is so good. I hope viewers start catching on to its quality soon.

[@ChristopherZubin]

Love these guys. Thanks for reaffirming Star Wars for me

[@ElectricIguana]

"were going to work the calendar" I can't wait to see these things unfold. I hope the fan base continues to rally around this show so they can continue to "play this hard!"

[@Troopertroll]

Star Wars doesn't need a corpo formula of what is "supposed" to be Star Wars to the fans. It just needs good writing.

[@Wongkaiser]

Tony should write and direct Thrawn

[@RiotnRespect]

Such a great show largely because of the writing and acting!

[@lararesende7499]

Diego Luna lindíssimo e talentoso! ❤

[@tammykolu1242]

best star wars show

[@luisd7636]

Cant wait. what an amazing show.

[@rhaenatargaryen8061]

andor being this good is purely a product of putting it into the hands of good creators who actually care about stories, the politics and themes behind them, and take them seriously. Like what other piece of star wars media has a heist inspired by young stalin? I can only hope that the second season continues on the same path

[@maju3606]

This show was an absolute masterpiece

[@Kamil-uf5rr]

I need more star wars from Tony Gilroy