With Andor now just 12 days away, one of the most highly anticipated elements of the show is the delve into the mechanics of the galaxy’s political landscape and speaking with Collider Mon Mothma actress Genvieve O’Reilly spoke to that, explaining how the clearly defined sides of A New Hope and Rogue One aren’t yet established.
“That’s the world we’re in investing in with Andor, this spy thriller corner of the Star Wars world. But at the time we meet them is a time I don’t think we’ve really discovered much or wrestled with much within the timeline of Star Wars, and that is where there is not quite a rebellion yet. We’re so used to having the Empire versus Rebellion. We have a very, a burgeoning whisper of rebellion in this, but they are not connected in any way. There is no central force. They are so disparate.
“There is an understanding that there is an oppressive regime, that Palpatine is marching forward on that road to autocracy that we recognize, but there is no collective rebellion at this stage. It’s a bit murkier. We’re playing in a world where it’s less black and white, where characters have to really wade within grey areas in order to reach each other.”