Imagine the thrill of being a Star Wars fan and becoming a part of the grandest space fantasy of them all. Compound that with the not insignificant task of bringing to the screen a vast, ambitious show like Star Wars: Andor, helmed by a showrunner who freely admits to not being a devout lover of the GFFA but instead focused firmly on character and plot. That’s where we find Tony Gilroy, who spotted a change in the crew when the magic of being a part of Star Wars hit home.
“In every department, we’ve had all kinds of people come in, and they know it’s Star Wars, so they change their behavior. They change their attitude. They change their thing, and you go, ‘Wait, no. Do your thing. You’re here because we want you to be real.’ So it’s a testament to the potent power of Star Wars. It really gets into people’s heads, but to change the lane and do it this way, it takes a little effort.”
