
Creator Tony Gilroy on Giving ANDOR a Hopeful Ending | Series Finale Deep Dive
www.youtube.com/watch?v=21FS7CVClxo - 46 minute video interview from the IndieWire youtube channel.
The blurb: ‘The “Andor” creator reflects on his decade-long “Star Wars” journey, from the blunt email that got him the show, to the decisions that lead to Season 2’s unusual structure, and of course deciding where to leave each of the fascinating characters. Watch the master storyteller explain his craft on this episode of the Filmmaker Toolkit.’
^ also with some handy chapters and descriptions. Some really intriguing and insightful points made by Tony Gilroy here.

ANDOR Full Q&A (Diego Luna Tony Gilroy Genevieve O’Reilly Adria Arjona) STAR WARS - 1st June, 2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM_Ayry2ypM -a 35 minute Q&A video from the The Imperial Communique youtube channel.
The blurb: ‘Guests: Diego Luna - Cassian Andor, Genevieve O’Reilly - Mon Mothma, Adria Arjona - Bix Caleen, Tony Gilroy - Creator/Showrunner, Sanne Wohlenberg - Executive Producer, Dan Gilroy - Writer Episodes 7, 8 and 9, Brandon Roberts - Composer, David Acord - Sound Designer/Editor, Moderator - Jim Hemphill of Indiewire.’

PaleyLive: An Evening With Andor (the sold-out event from the 30th May)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_M9VSSRBMQ - a 54 minute video from the The Paley Center for Media youtube channel.
The blurb: 'One in a series of programs and special screenings presented at The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles. This seminar celebrates “Andor,” the Disney+ sci-fi series which is a prequel to the theatrical “Star Wars” spinoff “Rogue One.”
Actor Patton Oswalt moderates the following panelists: executive producer/creator/writer Tony Gilroy; executive producer/cast member Diego Luna (Cassian Andor), executive producer Sanne Wohlenberg; and cast members Genevieve O’Reilly (Mon Mothma), Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen), and Ben Mendelsohn (Orson Krennic).
The panelists touch on such topics as: how working on a series that was fully written before production began gave the actors greater liberty to track their character’s story arc’s across the entire season; the epic scale of the production and Diego Luna’s appreciation for the production team’s attention to detail in creating an authentic universe, including practical sets and working props, for the actor’s to inhabit; how the covid pandemic informed Tony Gilroy’s writing process; Adria Arjona’s approach to pivotal scenes; Genevieve O’Reilly’s memories of filming “Mon Mothma’s” stirring speech from the third block of episodes in season two, and more.
Questions from Paley members then lead to a discussion of the following topics: how the actors collaborated with the costume designer on Andor’s stunning and intricate costumes, and whether a soundtrack including the fan-favorite EDM/rave-like music from episode three will be released.’
I’ll also try and add the video for the ‘Andor Season 2 Official Emmy #FYC Q&A’ event from the 1st June when it is released (there are some snippets up on x.com/andorofficial):-



‘Andor’ Showrunner Tony Gilroy on World-Building and Characters He’ll Miss Writing For | House of R
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGBXFWvPRsE - a 66 minute video from the The Ringer-Verse youtube channel.
The blurb: 'Mal and Jo are joined by ‘Andor’ showrunner Tony Gilroy! They dive into everything from the world-building and ideology of ‘Andor’ to the fate of the Maya Pei Brigade, what’s in Syril’s box, and much more!
(00:00) Intro
(05:08) Speeches and Quotes in ‘Andor’
(07:16) World-Building in ‘Andor’
(10:24) The Sense of Place and Ideology in ‘Andor’
(15:30) Balance of Characters
(21:15) Power Dynamics and How They Shift
(23:32) If You Made ‘Rogue One’ After ‘Andor,’ How Would it Be Different?
(25:41) Jyn and Cassian’s Relationship
(26:52) Figuring Out Character Retributions
(29:42) Luthen and Saw
(34:35) Staying in His Five-Year Period
(36:40) Taking the Ideas of ‘Andor’ and Moving Beyond It
(43:39) Which Characters Will You Miss Writing For?
(46:11) Cinta Kaz and Tay Kolma’s Demise
(48:00) B2EMO and a Farewell Scene with Cassian
(51:57) Budget Restrictions Where They Had to Get Creative
(56:56) Lessons to Take from ‘Andor’
(01:00:35) Syril’s Private Box and Enza
(01:03:04) Did Anyone from the Maya Pei Brigade Survive?’

How Andor Broke Every Rule of Star Wars (And Won)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_OzCitR6Vc - an 18 minute video at the Robbo youtube channel.
The blurb: 'First released in 2022, Andor has reached widespread acclaim from both inside and outside the Star Wars fandom. But it is not their success that’s surprising. It’s their approach.
Because while every other show has tried to BE Star Wars, the creators of Andor wanted their show to be Anti-Star Wars. So, how does a show that breaks every rule that Disney has for Star Wars, create arguably the most widely acclaimed Star Wars show ever made?’

^ from https://x.com/lightspeedbear/status/1929584563640029601
There are similar info-graphs for other Star Wars content here: www.locationscreentime.com