Star Wars: Andor Actress Took Inspiration From AOC For Mon Mothma
Whether it's Star Wars or any other project, it's not uncommon for an actor or actress to take inspiration from a real person when crafting their interpretation of a character. In fact, it's probably more standard than simply creating something out of nothing or basing a performance on another actor's style.
So it should come as little surprise that Genevieve O'Reilly pulled off the same maneuver when getting into character as Senator Mon Mothma for Star Wars: Andor. Courtesy of USA Today, O'Reilly detailed some of the inspirational figures she looked to when bringing her own vision for the long-time Star Wars character to the table. This includes women in politics like German Chancellor Angela Merkel, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Adern, and US congresswoman and Animal Crossing fan Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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O'Reilly said she sees these women as «voices against the status quo, women who are willing to risk their voice in popular culture to stand up for what they believe in. And I think we see Mon do that in Andor.» This seems to go well in line with the supposed radicalized rebel focus of the series, which some involved with the show have said will reflect real-world reactions to people like Donald Trump and his more fanatical followers. Andor is already poised to possibly challenge fans' understanding of Star Wars canon, and that will, in all likelihood, include a political angle.
O'Reilly is also excited to explore new dimensions of Mon Mothma's character, which haven't really been seen much since her first appearance in Return of the Jedi (played by Caroline Blakiston). «Previously, when we've seen her she pops up and she's a bit of a pillar or a statue. She's quite noble
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