'Andor' showrunner hopes 'Star Wars' universe will one day feature sitcom and horror

The 12-episode second season of Andor is eagerly awaiting its launch on Disney+ in April, and the show's creators are already actively sharing their thoughts in interviews. Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy talked with SFX Magazine about the impressive genre diversity of George Lucas's space saga, which under Kathleen Kennedy's leadership is expanding remarkably with new series.

Gilroy believes that Andor, with its bent towards gritty realism, which began in Rogue One, not only inspires the expansion of the stylistic boundaries of the Star Wars universe, but also serves as a shining example for the creators of future films and TV series of the saga, opening up new possibilities for creativity.

“I always dreamed that our show would open new horizons, and that someone would someday be able to make a three-camera sitcom in the Star Wars universe or a horror film. I think the first thing I asked Katie [Kennedy] when she said she was breaking new ground was, “Could you do a courtroom drama?” Why not? We worked so hard on Andor to pave the way for ourselves, so now let others find their own way to do it.”

The first three episodes of Andor's second season will be available on Disney+ starting April 22. The streamer will show three episodes of the season per week until May 13.