A major Star Wars villain from Rogue One is seemingly returning for Andor season 2
Jun. 25, 2024Ben Mendelsohn is reportedly coming back
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Andor season 2has seemingly added another major returning character to its line-up as Ben Mendelsohn is rumored to return as Imperial Director Orson Krennic. We last met the villain inRogue One: A Star Wars Storyas the architect of the Death Star.
Despite initial reports that he wouldn’t be appearing in Andor, a director on season 2 revealed toThe Playlistthat Mendelsohn was involved. Alonso Ruizpalacios told the publication that directing the Star Wars show was a treat, before adding that in particular, it was great to work with heavyweight actors like, “Stellan Skarsgård, Forest Whitaker, and Ben Mendelsohn”.
The news of his appearance has yet to be confirmed byLucasfilm, but as Andor veers into its final chapter, it makes a lot of sense. We know thatthe season will follow directly into the events of the movieand Ruizpalacios is helming the final three episodes of the show, which explains Mendelsohn’s appearance.
“Our final scene of the show is no secret,” showrunner Tony Gilroy previously toldThe Playlist. “It’s going to be [Cassian] walking across the tarmac to get in the ship to go to the Rings of Kafrene to go meet Daniel Mays, he’s going there.”
For more Star Wars, check out our guides to all thenew Star Wars movies and showson the way, as well as our breakdown of theStar Wars timeline.
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