History of Andor in Timeline
Andor is a science fiction political spy thriller series on Disney+, created by Tony Gilroy. A prequel to 'Rogue One' (and therefore also to 'Star Wars: A New Hope'), the show follows Cassian Andor in the five years leading up to the film, detailing his radicalization against the Galactic Empire. It explores the origins of the wider Rebel Alliance as well.
1954: Lord of the Flies Reference
In 1954, the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding was published. Gilroy compared the children of Kenari to Lord of the Flies.
1973: Inspiration from Paper Moon
Tony Gilroy drew inspiration from the road movie Paper Moon (1973) when creating the flashback scenes in "Make It Stop", depicting the relationship between Kleya and Luthen.
November 2018: Diego Luna Confirmed to Reprise Role
In November 2018, Diego Luna was confirmed to be reprising his role as Cassian Andor from Rogue One in the Andor series.
November 2018: Stephen Schiff Named Showrunner
In November 2018, Stephen Schiff was serving as showrunner and executive producer of the series, then known by its working title Pilgrim.
2018: Lucasfilm Announces Andor Series
In 2018, Lucasfilm announced a series focused on Cassian Andor, with Diego Luna attached to reprise his role. Stephen Schiff was initially hired as showrunner.
April 2019: Alan Tudyk to Reprise Role as K-2SO
In April 2019, Alan Tudyk was announced as also reprising his Rogue One role of K-2SO in Andor.
July 2019: Rick Famuyiwa in Talks to Direct Andor Episodes
In July 2019, Rick Famuyiwa was in early talks to direct several episodes of Andor after directing episodes for The Mandalorian (2019–2023).
2019: Initial Report of Filming Start
In 2019, initial reports indicated that filming for Andor was expected to begin, but it was subsequently delayed.
2019: Production Expected to Begin on Andor
In 2019, production for the Andor series was expected to begin after Diego Luna completed filming the second season of Narcos: Mexico (2020).
April 2020: Gilroy Officially Replaces Schiff as Showrunner
In April 2020, Tony Gilroy officially replaced Stephen Schiff as showrunner for Andor.
April 2020: Tony Gilroy Replaces Stephen Schiff as Showrunner
In April 2020, Tony Gilroy replaced Stephen Schiff as creator and showrunner of the Andor series.
June 2020: Filming Delayed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
In June 2020, filming for Andor, previously reported to begin in 2019, was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 2020: Adria Arjona Joins 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 met to discuss composing for Andor, before filming began, to create source music for the set. They aimed for a unique "orchestral-plus" sound.
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. The first season tells a year of Andor's story when he first becomes a revolutionary.
December 2020: Title and Cast Officially Announced
During Disney's Investors Day presentation in December 2020, a sizzle reel featuring behind-the-scenes footage of pre-production and filming was released, and the series' title, Andor, and cast were officially announced by Kennedy.
December 2020: Andor Title and Release Date Announced
In December 2020, Kennedy announced the series' title, Andor, along with its 2022 release date.
2020: Narcos: Mexico Second Season
In 2020, Diego Luna finished filming the second season of Narcos: Mexico.
January 2021: Village Set Built in Little Marlow
In late January 2021, a large village set had been built on the grounds of a former quarry in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire, for the filming of Andor, 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; Forest Whitaker to Reprise Role
In June 2021, Robert Emms was cast in a supporting role, and Stellan Skarsgård revealed that Forest Whitaker was reprising his role as Saw Gerrera from Rogue One.
July 2021: Filming at Pinewood Studios Expected to End
In July 2021, filming at Pinewood Studios for Andor was expected to end, following COVID-19 protocols on set.
September 2021: Filming for Andor Season 1 Ends
In September 2021, filming for the first season of Andor concluded.
2021: Expected Debut Postponed
In 2021, the Andor series was expected to debut, but production was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 2022: David Hayman Confirmed in Series
In February 2022, David Hayman confirmed that he had a role in the Andor series after being spotted by fans during filming.
February 2022: Britell Revealed as Series' Composer
In February 2022, Nicholas Britell was publicly revealed to be the composer for the Andor series.
February 2022: Second Season Confirmed
In February 2022, Stellan Skarsgård indicated that the series would have a second season, with filming beginning in late 2022.
September 2022: Series Debut and Streaming Performance
Following its debut in September 2022, Andor generated over $300 million in global streaming subscriber revenue for Disney+ through the end of 2024 and surpassed the performance of other Star Wars series.
September 2022: Andor premiere viewership
In September 2022, Analytics company Samba TV revealed that Andor attracted 1.2 million U.S. households who watched the first episode within the first six days, matching the viewership for the premiere episode of Andor Season 1.
September 2022: High Anticipation and Streaming Success
In September 2022, Whip Media's TV Time reported that Andor was the second most-anticipated new television series. JustWatch stated that Andor was the most-streamed series in the U.S. for the week of September 25, and Reelgood announced it was the most-watched program for the week of September 28.
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: Andor Series Premiere
On September 21, 2022, Andor premiered with episodes released weekly through November 23. The series received widespread critical acclaim.
November 2022: Disney Announces Broadcasts on ABC, FX, and Freeform
In November 2022, Disney announced that the first two episodes of the first season of Andor would air on ABC on November 23, on FX on November 24, and Freeform on November 25, and be available on Hulu from November 23 through December 7.
November 2022: Filming for Andor Season 2 Begins
In November 2022, filming for the second season of Andor began, covering the next four years leading up to Rogue One.
November 21, 2022: Filming Begins for Season 2
On November 21, 2022, filming for the second season of Andor began. It was expected to last until August 2023, with a year of post-production anticipated.
November 23, 2022: First Season Finale and ABC Broadcast Announcement
On November 23, 2022, the remaining episodes of the 12-episode first season of Andor were released weekly until this date. Additionally, Disney announced that the first two episodes would air on ABC on November 23.
2022: Announcement of Andor
In 2022 the series Andor was officially released.
2022: Viewership and Demand Analysis
In 2022, Andor experienced lower viewership compared to other Star Wars series, attributed to factors like "franchise fatigue." Despite some reports, Andor managed to perform well, with audience demand significantly higher than average streaming shows.
2022: Andor praised as one of the best TV series
In 2022, Andor was considered one of the best TV series of the year, receiving praise for its differences from other Star Wars shows and being hailed as a complex and mature story.
2022: Andor critically acclaimed on numerous publications' 'Best of 2022' lists
In 2022, Andor was critically acclaimed and consistently ranked first in the top ten on numerous publications' "Best of 2022" lists for television series and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series.
2022: Promotion and Trailer Debut on Good Morning America
In 2022, Luna promoted the Andor series and debuted the official trailer on Good Morning America. The trailer highlighted action scenes and a darker tone.
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 involved.
March 2023: Benjamin Bratt Cast as Bail Organa
In March 2023, set footage revealed that Benjamin Bratt had been cast in the second season of Andor as Bail Organa, replacing Jimmy Smits in the role.
April 2023: Filming Suspended in Winspit Quarry
In April 2023, filming for Andor was suspended in Winspit Quarry due to landslip concerns.
May 2023: Filming of Mothma's Speech
According to O'Reilly, filming for Mon Mothma's speech denouncing the Empire's role in the Ghorman Massacre occurred in May 2023.
June 2023: Production Halfway Completed, Filming at Hever Castle
By June 2023, production of Andor had been approximately halfway completed, with filming taking 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
In August 2023, filming for season 2 of Andor was originally expected to end, but was delayed due to strikes.
2023: The Mandalorian Air Dates
From 2019 to 2023, Rick Famuyiwa directed The Mandalorian.
2023: McCann replaced Stevenson in Ahsoka
In 2023 Rory McCann replaced Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll in Star Wars: Ahsoka.
2023: Delays Due to Hollywood Labor Disputes
In 2023, filming for season 2 of Andor experienced delays due to Hollywood labor disputes.
January 2024: Filming Resumed in Early January 2024
Filming for Andor resumed in early January 2024 after being suspended due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
February 9, 2024: Filming Wrapped on February 9, 2024
Filming for the second season of Andor wrapped on February 9, 2024.
February 2024: Filming for Andor Season 2 Ends
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
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, Ranks Third on Blu-ray Chart
For the week ending May 4, 2024, Andor: Season 1 had 59% of its sales come from the 4K Ultra HD version, helping it secure the No. 1 spot on the 4K chart and No. 3 on the Blu-ray chart.
June 1, 2024: Andor streaming numbers reported
On June 1, 2024, Luminate reported that Andor Season 2 had strong viewership growth, and Nielsen Media Research reported that from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, Andor was streamed for a total of 88 million hours.
June 2024: Ben Mendelsohn to Reprise Role as Orson Krennic
In June 2024, it was revealed that Ben Mendelsohn would be reprising his role as Orson Krennic from Rogue One in the second season of Andor.
August 2024: Expected Release of Second Season
In August 2024, the second season of Andor, consisting of 12 episodes, was initially expected to be released.
2024: Subscriber Revenue Generated through 2024
From its debut in September 2022, Andor generated over $300 million in global streaming subscriber revenue for Disney+ through the end of 2024.
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
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, on Disney+, with three episodes released weekly.
April 22, 2025: Andor Season 2 Premiere
On April 22, 2025, the second and final season of Andor premiered, with three episodes released per week through May 13.
May 31, 2025: Andor streaming numbers reported
On May 31, 2025, Nielsen Media Research reported that from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, Andor was streamed for a total of 88 million hours.
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