Photo: Diego Luna is Cassian Andor in ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. It was also announced that House Of Cards showrunner Beau Willimon, Nightcrawler director Dan Gilroy, and The Americans writer Stephen Schiff would also be part of the show's writing team. Filming of the series is due to take place in the UK, which would require New York-based Gilroy to both travel to the UK and undergo a period of self-isolation. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. The series already has Rogue One actor Diego Luna attached, who will be reprising his role as Cassian in a plot that will explore the early days of the Rebellion against the Empire and events leading up to those seen in the 2016 film. Build your custom DorkSide Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Star Wars and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. ), 4 things we learned from The Mandalorian season 2 first-look photos, Best TV Actors and Actresses from Each State, Back to the Future Trilogy: Top 30 Vehicles, 50 Most Heartbreaking Moments from the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: Ranking the 67 Best Characters, Ranking All 50 Episodes of Game of Thrones, 50 Biggest WTF Moments in Star Wars History. There’s no confirmed release date for Cassian Andor just yet, but filming had been planned to start in London this year. The Mexican actor, 40, admitted he had to keep a tight lip on plot details, but has found it a 'nice challenge' to return to the character given his bleak end in the Star Wars film. Stars Wars' Rogue One spin-off has lined up a new director, amid reports that production is due to kick off next month.. Sweeping transformation! Has YOUR career been put in limbo? All in all, it looks like the upcoming series will be in good hands, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store. Intriguing: Diego said of the challenge, 'What happens when you already know the ending? While their mission was successful it wasn't without its consequences, as, sadly, none of the Rogue One crew survived the operation in Scarif as K-2SO, Bodhi, Chirrut and Baze died in battle, while Jyn and Cassian were killed after the Death Star's superlaser was used on the planet. Set five years before the Battle of Yavin, fans will be able to see the Empire in its full glory after being in power for around 14 years following the events of The Revenge Of The Sith. All Rights Reserved. Prequel series to Star Wars' 'Rogue One', following the adventures of Cassian Andor during the formative years of the Rebellion. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Your privacy is safe with us. Rising trend of 'boomerang' young adults returning to live with their parents is here to stay says study. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. Published: 15:28 BST, 25 April 2020 | Updated: 15:29 BST, 25 April 2020. From Digital Spy. Cold water swimming may help defend from dementia by stimulating latent hibernation protein, scientists say, New Casting Announced for Cassian Andor Series | StarWars.com. Haynes’ addition is purely a logistical decision. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. The first three episodes of the Disney+ prequel series, which is set to follow Diego Luna's freedom fighter Cassian Andor, will be directed by Black Mirror's Toby Haynes, instead of writer Tony Gilroy as originally intended. 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Intriguing: Earlier this month, Diego spoke in delight about the show as he said it was a 'nice challenge' to return to the character given his bleak end in the Star Wars film, Together again: The show finds Cassian during the early days of the rebellion, and prior to the events of Gareth Edwards' 2016 spin-off film, with his right-hand droid K-2SO (Alan Tudyk). What are your thoughts on the change? The Real Full Monty On Ice celeb line-up REVEALED: Woman's Hour legend Dame Jenni Murray, Love Island's... Woman who thought she was engaged is left shocked after her 'groom' denies ever proposing despite her seven... PICTURED: 'Devastated' Jack Fincham and his ex-girlfriend clamber out of his damaged £35K Mercedes following... 'Mastermind' behind £50milion jewellery and cash raid on Tamara Ecclestone's Kensington mansion is arrested... Moped rider wins landmark court battle with 'no win, no fee' legal firm who charged her £1,780 after... Support for your immune health from an innovative supplement - a story of gut instinct. It was decided, by all parties, to be the best thing to avoid disruption in the production of the series. See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by . Everything is in how you tell the story, how many layers you can find' (L-R: Riz Ahmed, Diego, Felicity, Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen), 'Whatever you try to do you can do because you have the resources, the time, very talented people who are the best at what they do, so you have the chance to aim far.'.