Happy Disney Plus Day, and along with the arrival of Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return, a 10-minute Andor special look gives us additional insight into the forthcoming 12-part first season hitting Disney Plus on 21st September with a three-episode launch, bringing conversation with Diego Luna and Tony Gilroy along with an extended scene between Cassian Andor and Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgard)
Launching September 21 with a three-episode premiere, “Andor” explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor and is joined by cast members Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller and Fiona Shaw. The executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Tony Gilroy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Diego Luna and Michelle Rejwan. Tony Gilroy is also the creator and showrunner.
The Disney+ Day content lineup features exciting global premieres from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Simpsons, and more. As previously announced, Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder,” “Pinocchio,” a new episode of “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” “Cars on the Road,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return,” “Remembering,” “Growing Up,” “Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory,” “Dancing with the Stars: The Pros’ Most Memorable Dances,” “Tierra Incógnita,” “Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder,” the “Frozen” and “Frozen 2” Sing-Alongs, and “Welcome to the Club,” a new short from The Simpsons, are all now streaming on Disney+.
This year, Disney+ Day leads into D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa that runs from Friday, September 9 to Sunday, September 11 in Anaheim, CA. Hosted by Jordan Fisher and Ashley Eckstein, Disney+ will stream recaps of the previous day’s most exciting Disney+ announcements, show viewers the best moments from the show floor, and go behind the scenes with exclusive content, on service on Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11 at 8 AM PT. Select newly released trailers from D23 Expo will also be available on the service to get fans excited about the upcoming releases.
Stay tuned to Fantha Tracks Radio later this week as the Marks bring a special episode of Making Tracks delving into this special look and A Jedi’s Return.
