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Diego Luna and Tony Gilroy on How ‘Andor’ Crafted the Ghorman Massacre and Fulfilled a ‘Critical Moment in Rebel History’

Tony Gilroy and Diego Luna detailed how Andor season two portrayed the Ghorman Massacre, marking the Galactic Civil War's official start.
The massacre occurred when Imperial forces violently suppressed peaceful protestors in a town square, an event briefly noted in a 1990s Star Wars sourcebook.
The episode used extensive practical effects, stunts, and production design by Luke Halls to create a personal and emotionally impactful experience.
Gilroy described it as a key episode within the canon and an important turning point for the rebellion, while Luna emphasized its intimate impact, highlighting the depiction of people enduring hardship.
Despite concerns over streaming profitability, Disney funded Andor's second season at a $650 million cost, recognizing its significance in Star Wars history.

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The Hollywood Reporter

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Colin Trevorrow Talks Producing ‘Deep Cover,’ the Return of ‘Jurassic World’ and Star Wars Detachment

Close to eight years after departing a high-profile 'Star Wars' project, the filmmaker is ready to engage with that galaxy again with Andor.

23 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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'Andor' Wanted Its Massacre to Do More Than Just Fill a 'Star Wars' Lore Gap

In a new video, Tony Gilroy and Diego Luna break down the making of season 2's massacre on Ghorman.

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Diego Luna and Tony Gilroy on How ‘Andor’ Crafted the Ghorman Massacre and Fulfilled a ‘Critical Moment in Rebel History’

'Andor' star Diego Luna and creator Tony Gilroy break down the productionof the Ghorman Massacre in Season 2 of Disney+'s 'Star Wars' series.

25 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Andor's Second Season Didn't Have Deleted Scenes.

Now that Andor has come to an end, Star Wars fans hope that the future of the universe can take notes from Tony Gilroy’s spy thriller. Andor is no doubt distinguished from the rest of Star Wars and many recent TV series, and Disney had a lot of faith in the series, as his director, Tony Gilroy, has explained on multiple occasions. The work was so tight with Andor that, apparently, the second season did not have deleted scenes. When asked on Step…

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