Production Has Begun On The 'Star Wars' Cassian Andor Show, Diego Luna Confirms

Production Has Begun On The ‘Star Wars’ Cassian Andor Show, Diego Luna Confirms

WillDiego Lunafinally get to touch Jabba the Hutt?

Perhaps one day soon we’ll actually learn the answer to that pressing question, because Luna has confirmed that theRogue Oneprequel serieswhich centers on his Cassian Andor character in theStar Warsgalaxy has officially begun filming in London.

ComingSoonpointed out that Luna was a recent guest on an episode of the late night talk showJimmy Kimmel Live, where the host asked Luna a couple of questions about the upcomingStar Warsseries. Luna confirmed that yes, production is underway in London, and he also seemed to confirm that the series will take place between the events ofStar Wars: Revenge of the SithandRogue One: A Star Wars Story.

We knew the show would be aRogue Oneprequel spy adventure centering on his character’s early days in the rebellion against the Empire, and we previously heard that it would beset in the year 5 BBY(Before the Battle of Yavin, the battle that destroys the Death Star at the end ofA New Hope), but this might be the first time we’re hearing a cast member say that it won’t dip intoRevenge of the Sithterritory on the timeline. For context,Revenge of the Sithended in the year 19 BBY, so there’s still plenty of space between those projects to explore.

“It’s basically everything you have to know to understandRogue One,” Luna said. “The story of the character before. I can spoil the ending I guess!”

One could argue that you don’t need to see anything to understandRogue One, since it was a standalone film designed to lead intoA New Hope. But hey, Disney’s gotta milk thatStar Warscow somehow, baby!

“It’s nice to go into a story you already know the ending,” Luna continued. “Now you can take the nuances and the layers. I think it’s fun to do something that isn’t just about getting to the end. It’s about delaying that.”

Tony Gilroy, who stepped in to tackle reshoots onRogue One, is serving as the showrunner of this prequel show, andBlack MirrordirectorToby Haynesisdirectingthe first three episodes.