AndorandRogue One: A Star Wars Storyare two of the bestStar Warsprojects released under Disney, and a common element of both took inspiration from one of George Lucas' ideas.Rogue Onestood out from the other modernStar Warsmovieswith its darker tone, superb visuals, surprising story decisions, and its new cast of interesting characters.Andoris an exceptional show in every way possible, and season 2 doesn’t show any sign of this changing.
In many ways,what the teams behindAndorandRogue Onehave accomplished reflects what Lucas himself wanted to achieve withStar Wars. While Lucas personally had no strong interest in making anEpisode VII, he was open to the idea of new stories about different characters, especially in the realm of television. One of his ideas for a potential live-action TV series ended up being an important part ofAndorandRogue One.
Saw Gerrera Was Originally Created For George Lucas' Live-Action TV Show
Star Wars: Underworld was in development for many years
Saw Gerrera was a crucial character inRogue Oneand continues to be inAndor, and it turns out this is what Lucas always intended. Lucasfilm Story Group member Pablo Hidalgo revealed on a 2016 episode ofThe Star Wars Showthat Lucas created Saw Gerrera forStar Wars: Underworld, a live-action series he was developing.This would have been a darker series following multiple characters, a concept similar to whatAndorbecame.
However,Underworldproved far too expensive to produce, so Lucas shelved the series indefinitely in 2010. Not wanting the character to go to waste,Saw made his animated debut inStar Wars: The Clone Warsseason 5, episode 2 “A War on Two Fronts.“He was a member of the Onderon resistance, which sought to overthrow the corrupt king put in place by the Separatists, and this conflict cost Saw dearly.
Andor & Rogue One Are Telling The Saw Gerrera Story Lucas Originally Planned
He debuted in animation but is finally in a live-action TV series
When Forest Whitaker’s character was first revealed to be Saw Gerrera, I was skeptical because he looked and acted so different from the animated version. However,I now realize that the live-action Saw is probably closer to what Lucas originally envisioned for the character, and he’s been a consistently intriguing part ofAndorandRogue One. Whereas most rebels inStar Warswere the clear good guys, Saw was a darker reflection of what a resistance fighter could become.
The other 3D-animatedStar Warsshows,Star Wars: The Bad BatchandStar Wars Rebels, have also done a good job making Saw’s transition fromClone WarstoRogue One: A Star Wars Storymore believable. I’m excited to see howAndorseason 2will complete this transition by bringing Saw and his Partisans back for more episodes. Whatever happens next, knowing that modernStar Wars' best show and movie took inspiration from George Lucas' ideas is very satisfying.
Source:The Star Wars Show
New episodes ofAndorseason 2 release weekly on Tuesdays at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST on Disney+.
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Andor
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Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a standalone film set in the Star Wars universe, where a group of resistance fighters, led by Jyn Erso, embarks on a mission to steal the Death Star plans. This pivotal event sets the stage for the iconic saga to follow.
