In a recent interview with Variety , Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy revealed that the Star Wars series’ acclaimed first episode wasn’t always as great as it ended up being. In fact, it was so boring during its first cut that Gilroy had one immediate reaction: “What the f*ck is this?

"It's not lost on me that Tony Gilroy has literally written me into Star Wars history," says the star, who formed a close bond with Stellan Skarsgård during production.

Star Wars: Andor creator Tony Gilroy discusses the major twist in the series finale, explaining why he chose to end Season 2 on that note. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the showrunner opened up about the revelation that Bix Caleen was ...

It also magnifies Cassian’s tragedy, really,” Tony Gilroy said. “The child that he doesn’t even know about or ever meet or know what he’s missing.”

"My son is a big Star Wars fan and often busts my balls about how little I know," Gilroy quips. Andor gives an origin story to one of the most memorable lines of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This wasn't originally in the script because Tony Gilroy thought the line had originated somewhere else in canon.