Star Wars: Andor Showrunner Wants Series To Be 'Entry Point' For New Fans

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Star Wars: Andor has been making waves in the time leading up to its upcoming premiere, and one bit of trivia has been on the tips of many tongues: what should audiences watch, read, play, etc. so they know what's going on in the new series? Well, if showrunner Tony Gilroy has anything to say about it, that shouldn't be too much of a worry. But that doesn't just mean fans will be the only ones who immediately feel at home.

In a recent press conference for Andor (via The Direct), Gilroy had some confident words regarding who this show is made for. While he had plenty to say about what fans can expect, he also put in a little addendum about newcomers. «This could be your entry point to Star Wars,» Gilroy said. «You could watch our 24 episodes, that could be your way in. We're doing a show that does not require any prior knowledge whatsoever to get involved.» It's a surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.

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While this is a bold claim, Gilroy went on to explain that he hopes Andor can welcome new fans while still satisfying the veterans. However, he realizes that it's not an easy thing to do, even if Andor may already have more going for it than other Star Wars projects. «And that’s the gamble,» he continued. «Can we satisfy, and electrify, and excite the dedicated fans and can we, at the same time, bring something that’s so intense emotionally, and seems so true, and the smallest domestic dramas, and the smallest interpersonal relationships that are dropped down in the midst of the epic, tectonic, revolutionary, historical moments where people have to make huge decisions? Can we attract another audience that’s interested in that as well? Can we marry those two things together? That’s what