ANDOR: Alan Tudyk Says He Won't Be Returning As ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY's K-2SO In The Disney+ Series

ANDOR: Alan Tudyk Says He Won't Be Returning As ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY's K-2SO In The Disney+ Series

Despite the fact Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy previously confirmed that Alan Tudyk would return in Andor, the actor has now revealed that he won't be part of the Disney+ series as K-2SO...

By JoshWilding - Jan 21, 2021 01:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Cassian Andor
Source: Collider

Way back in April 2019, it was confirmed at Star Wars Celebration that Andor would star Diego Luna as Cassian Andor (obviously), and Alan Tudyk as K-2SO. That was to be expected, of course, especially as how they met should definitely be part of any story dealing with Andor's life before he crossed paths with Jyn Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

The series has changed a lot since then; at the time, The Americans showrunner Stephen Schiff was set to take charge of Andor, but Tony Gilroy (who essentially took over, and finished, Rogue One for original director Gareth Edwards) was later tasked with running the show. He's still serving as showrunner, but Black Mirror's Toby Haynes has taken his place as director.

This might explain why, during a recent interview with Collider, Tudyk revealed that he's not set to take on the role of fan-favourite droid K-2SO in the Disney+ series that's currently shooting.

"They're shooting it right now, I'm not in it," he confirmed. "But, if it stays on the air, stories keep getting told, I'll end up in there." There's no reason for Tudyk to lie about this, so it seems that the first season of Andor won't be tackling Cassian's first meeting with K-2SO. Then again, it does make sense to save that for a season two to give fans something to look forward to. 

What we do know is that Andor stars Adria Arjona, Genevieve O'Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Denise Gough, and Kyle Soller. It's currently set to premiere at some point next year. 

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DaHyro
DaHyro - 1/21/2021, 1:39 AM
No way he ISN’T involved in some way; he was literally on stage with them when they announced it.

I’m guessing he & Cassian will meet at the end of S1, setting up a new story dynamic for S2
dracula
dracula - 1/21/2021, 1:42 AM
Too bad he was one of the highlights of the movie. Personally don't Andor comes even close to being interesting enough to support a story on his own
Toecutter
Toecutter - 1/21/2021, 2:58 AM
@dracula - I honestly don't understand why they're making this show. If anyone deserved a spin-off series from that movie, it would have to be Chirrut and Baze.



Andor was just another Han Solo/Poe Dameron clone. Not a very interesting character.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 1/21/2021, 3:38 AM
Who thought this show was a great idea? Cassian Andor wasn't even the most interesting character in rogue one. He'll I'd prefer a maz katana show over this.
TheMandalorian
TheMandalorian - 1/21/2021, 5:31 AM
If true, this is seriously disappointing. One of the the reasons the movie is so good is K2S0 and his wise cracks...

...This is NOT the way...
marvel72
marvel72 - 1/21/2021, 6:25 AM
Shame K-2SO was the best character in the movie and probably the best character in all of the Disney Star Wars movies.
Dredd97
Dredd97 - 1/21/2021, 6:33 AM
Oh. I thought the charm of this show was gonna be depressed loner meets funny new friend and they do adventures. Because Andor is a helluva boring character, he needs that balance. Well consider this even lower on the list now lol
IronMandarin
IronMandarin - 1/21/2021, 6:51 AM
"I find that answer vague and unconvincing."
TheMapleSyrup
TheMapleSyrup - 1/21/2021, 7:04 AM
He was kind of my selling point on this show. Oh well I'll still watch it like the star wars shill I am
4thMaster
4thMaster - 1/21/2021, 9:12 AM
Shame, but really I hope this show goes balls-to-the-wall in showing the dark underbelly of the Rebellion. Star Wars is usually very black and white, which makes sense when you’re fighting space nazi’s, but going down the chain of command it’s good to see stories that show the troops aren’t just blind nazi’s or pure paragon’s of virtue.
I have a couple of books from the time of EP7 that show that with the Empire side, but it never really covers the Rebellion.
4thMaster
4thMaster - 1/21/2021, 9:14 AM
I hope this gets a S02 so K2S0 gets to shine. Tudyk is always great!
MrDandy
MrDandy - 1/21/2021, 6:44 PM
Yet another reason not to be excited for this show.
globaltravels
globaltravels - 1/21/2021, 8:31 PM
I guess he’s just not in the first season? It doesn’t sound like he’s out or it’s been recast or anything.
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