History of Andor in Timeline
Andor is a Star Wars television series on Disney+, created by Tony Gilroy. As a prequel to Rogue One and the original Star Wars film, it centers on Cassian Andor's transformation from a thief to a rebel spy. The series explores the five years leading up to Rogue One, showcasing Andor's radicalization against the Galactic Empire and the emergence of the Rebel Alliance.
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1954: Comparison to Lord of the Flies
In the development process of Andor, Tony Gilroy had compared the childhood of Cassian Andor on the planet Kenari to being a "Lord of the Flies (1954)-like tribe."
1973: Inspiration for Kleya and Luthen flashback scenes
The relationship between Kleya and Luthen in Andor was inspired by the road movie Paper Moon (1973), leading to the creation of flashback scenes in the episode "Make It Stop" to depict their relationship.
2016: Announcement of prequel to Rogue One
In 2016, one of the announced television series was revealed to be a prequel to the film Rogue One, focusing on Cassian Andor.
November 2018: Diego Luna confirmed as Cassian Andor
In November 2018, Diego Luna was confirmed to be reprising his role as Cassian Andor from Rogue One for the Andor series.
November 2018: Stephen Schiff as showrunner
In November 2018, Stephen Schiff was serving as showrunner and executive producer of the series, whose working title was Pilgrim.
2018: Lucasfilm announces Andor series
In 2018, Lucasfilm announced the Andor series, with Diego Luna attached to reprise his role. Stephen Schiff was initially the showrunner.
April 2019: Alan Tudyk Announced as K-2SO
In April 2019, Alan Tudyk was announced to be reprising his Rogue One role as K-2SO for the Andor series.
July 2019: Rick Famuyiwa in talks to direct episodes
In July 2019, Rick Famuyiwa was in early talks to direct several episodes of Andor, after directing episodes of The Mandalorian (2019–2023).
2019: Production expected to begin
Production for the series was expected to begin in 2019 after Diego Luna completed filming the second season of Narcos: Mexico (2020).
April 2020: Gilroy replaces Schiff as showrunner
By April 2020, Tony Gilroy had officially replaced Stephen Schiff as showrunner for Andor.
April 2020: Tony Gilroy replaces Stephen Schiff as showrunner
In April 2020, Tony Gilroy, co-writer of Rogue One, replaced Stephen Schiff as the creator and showrunner of the Andor series.
June 2020: Filming Delayed
The filming was previously reported to begin in June 2020 but was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 2020: Adria Arjona Joins the Cast
In August 2020, Adria Arjona joined the cast of Andor.
August 2020: Gilroy and Britell Meet to Discuss Music
In August 2020, Gilroy and Nicholas Britell, who are neighbors in Manhattan, first met to discuss Britell composing the music for Andor, before filming began, allowing him to compose source music for the set.
November 2020: Filming for Andor Season 1 begins
In November 2020, filming for the first season of Andor began at Pinewood Studios in London and on location around the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 2020: Series title and release date announced
In December 2020, Kennedy announced the series' title, Andor, along with its 2022 release date. Luna was revealed to be an executive producer on the series, which was set to consist of 12 episodes.
December 2020: Sizzle Reel and Official Announcement at Disney's Investors Day
In December 2020, a sizzle reel featuring behind-the-scenes footage of pre-production and filming was released during Disney's Investors Day presentation, when the series' title and cast were officially announced by Kennedy.
2020: Luna completes filming Narcos: Mexico
In 2020, Diego Luna completed filming the second season of Narcos: Mexico.
January 2021: Village Set Built in Little Marlow
In late January 2021, a large village set was built on the grounds of a former quarry in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire, with filming expected to last there until April.
February 2021: Additional directors set for Andor
In February 2021, Ben Caron and Susanna White were set as additional directors for Andor. Sanne Wohlenberg and Michelle Rejwan also executive produced.
June 2021: Robert Emms Cast and Forest Whitaker Reprises Role
In June 2021, Robert Emms was cast in a supporting role, and Forest Whitaker was revealed to be reprising his role as Saw Gerrera from Rogue One for Andor.
July 2021: Filming at Pinewood Studios Expected to End
Filming at Pinewood Studios for Andor was expected to end in July 2021.
September 2021: Filming for Andor Season 1 concludes
In September 2021, filming for the first season of Andor concluded. The first season covers the year of Andor's life during which he becomes a revolutionary.
February 2022: David Hayman Confirmed for Role
In February 2022, David Hayman confirmed that he had a role in the Andor series after being spotted by fans during filming.
February 2022: Nicholas Britell Revealed as Composer
In February 2022, Nicholas Britell was publicly revealed to be the composer for the Andor series.
February 2022: Stellan Skarsgård indicates second season
In February 2022, Stellan Skarsgård indicated that the series would have a second season, with filming beginning in late 2022.
May 2022: Promotion and Teaser at Star Wars Celebration
In May 2022, Gilroy, Luna, and O'Reilly promoted Andor at Star Wars Celebration, where they revealed the first teaser trailer.
September 2022: Andor Premiere Viewership
In September 2022, Andor attracted 1.2 million U.S. households who watched the first episode within the first six days, according to Samba TV.
September 2022: Andor Debut
In September 2022, Andor debuted and generated over $300 million in global streaming subscriber revenue for Disney+ through the end of 2024, outperforming other Star Wars live-action series.
September 2022: Andor Ranked as Highly Anticipated Series
In September 2022, Whip Media's TV Time reported that Andor was the second most-anticipated new television series for September 2022.
September 21, 2022: Andor Premieres on Disney+
Andor premiered on Disney+ on September 21, 2022, with the first three episodes being released.
September 21, 2022: Premiere of Andor on Disney+
On September 21, 2022, Andor premiered on Disney+ with the first three episodes of the first season. The remaining episodes were released weekly through November 23.
November 2022: Filming for Andor Season 2 begins
In November 2022, filming for the second season of Andor began. The second season covers the next four years and ends where the events of Rogue One begin.
November 21, 2022: Filming for Season 2 Begins
Filming for the second season of Andor began on November 21, 2022, and was expected to last until August 2023.
November 23, 2022: First Two Episodes to Air on ABC and Hulu
In November 2022, Disney announced that the first two episodes of the first season of Andor would air on ABC on November 23, be available on Hulu from November 23 through December 7, and also air on FX and Freeform.
2022: Best TV Series
In 2022, Andor was considered one of the best TV series and praised for its differences from other Star Wars shows, with critics hailing it as a complex and mature story.
2022: Andor set to release in 2022
In 2022, Andor was scheduled for release.
2022: Audience Demand
In 2022, Andor's audience demand was reported to be 34.1 times higher than the average TV show by Parrot Analytics. It was also named the most in-demand United States breakout television series from November 12–18, 2022, with 37.7 times the average demand.
2022: Luna Promotes Andor and Debuts Official Trailer
In 2022, Luna promoted the Andor series and debuted the official trailer on Good Morning America on August 1. Luna and Kennedy promoted the series at the 2022 D23 Expo as well.
March 2023: Season 2 Filming in Xàtiva and Valencia
In March 2023, Season 2 of Andor was revealed to be filming in Xàtiva and Valencia with director Metz and actor Benjamin Bratt.
March 2023: Benjamin Bratt Cast as Bail Organa
In March 2023, set footage revealed that Benjamin Bratt had been cast for the second season in an undisclosed role, later revealed to be Bail Organa, replacing Jimmy Smits in the role.
April 2023: Filming Suspended at Winspit Quarry
In April 2023, filming for Andor was suspended in Winspit Quarry, near Worth Matravers in Dorset, due to landslip concerns.
May 2023: Filming Mon Mothma's speech
According to Genevieve O'Reilly, filming for the scene of Mon Mothma's speech in the ninth episode of the second season of Andor occurred in May 2023.
June 2023: Filming at Hever Castle
In June 2023, filming for Andor took place at Hever Castle in Kent.
July 2023: Filming Cut Short Due to SAG-AFTRA Strike
In July 2023, filming for Andor was cut short due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, with plans to resume production after both strikes concluded.
August 2023: Expected End of Filming for Season 2
The second season of Andor was expected to be in post-production in August 2023, but the filming was not complete due to strike delays.
2023: The Mandalorian (2019-2023) continues.
In 2023, The Mandalorian continued to air.
2023: Hollywood labor disputes delay Andor Season 2 production
In 2023, the Hollywood labor disputes delayed the filming of Andor season 2.
2023: Production Delays Due to Hollywood Labor Disputes
In 2023, the second season of Andor experienced delays in production due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes.
January 2024: Filming Resumes
Filming for Andor resumed in early January 2024 after strike delays.
February 9, 2024: Filming Wraps for Season 2
Filming for the second season of Andor wrapped on February 9, 2024.
February 2024: Filming for Andor Season 2 concludes
In February 2024, filming for the second season of Andor concluded after delays due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes.
April 30, 2024: First Season Released on Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray
On April 30, 2024, the first season of Andor was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, featuring SteelBook packaging, concept art cards, and bonus features.
May 4, 2024: Andor Tops 4K Chart
On May 4, 2024, Andor: Season 1 had 59% of its sales come from the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray version, which helped it secure the number one spot on the 4K chart. It also ranked third on the Blu-ray chart for the week ending May 4, 2024.
June 1, 2024: Andor Viewership
From June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, Andor was streamed for a total of 88 million hours, according to Nielsen Media Research.
June 2024: Ben Mendelsohn Reprising Role as Orson Krennic
In June 2024, Ben Mendelsohn was revealed to be reprising his role as Orson Krennic from Rogue One in the second season of Andor.
August 2024: Expected Release of Second Season
The second season of Andor, consisting of 12 episodes, was expected to be released in August 2024.
2024: Andor Revenue
By the end of 2024, Andor had generated over $300 million in global streaming subscriber revenue for Disney+ since its debut in September 2022.
2024: Trailer Shown at D23 Expo
In 2024, a trailer for the second season of Andor was shown at the D23 Expo.
February 24, 2025: Teaser Trailer Released for Second Season
On February 24, 2025, the official teaser trailer for the second season of Andor was released.
April 22, 2025: Second Season Premieres on Disney+
The second season of Andor premiered on April 22, 2025, with three episodes released weekly due to production delays.
April 22, 2025: Premiere of Andor Season 2
On April 22, 2025, the second and final season of Andor premiered, with three episodes released per week through May 13.
May 31, 2025: Total Streamed Hours
From June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, Andor was streamed for a total of 88 million hours, according to Nielsen Media Research.
2025: Total Watch Time
By the end of 2025, Nielsen estimated that Andor accumulated 7.4 billion minutes of watch time, the most of any live-action series on Disney+ that year.
2025: Best Show of the Year
In 2025, Andor was named the best show of the year by Empire, IGN, Screen Rant, and several other publications.
2026: Andor wins a Peabody Award
In 2026, Andor won a prestigious Peabody Award for creating a world "that stresses the need for grassroots organizing lest a fascistic state wholly subsume any spark of rebellion."
2026: Star Wars Title
In the first fiscal quarter of 2026, Nielsen claimed Andor was the most streamed Star Wars title across Millennials and Gen X (ages 30-61).
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