Key Takeaways:
– Actor Ben Mendelsohn might be reprising his role as Imperial Director Orson Krennic in Andor season 2.
– Mendelsohn had previously stated that he hadn't been approached for the series.
– Director Alonso Ruizpalacios may have accidentally revealed Mendelsohn's return in an interview with The Playlist.
– Andor season 2 was delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes but is expected to be released either late this year or early next year.
Let's hop right into the intergalactic gossip of the Star Wars universe! If you're an Andor fan, you're likely buzzing with anticipation for the second season of the series. As if things weren't exciting enough, there's a new buzz about Ben Mendelsohn, who played the role of the stern and menacing Imperial Director Orson Krennic in Rogue One. Could he return for Andor season 2? Now that's a twist that could boost your excitement levels to a hyper-speed!
Ben Mendelsohn's Return: Fact or Fiction?
Earlier this year, Mendelsohn had made it clear that he hadn't been tapped on the shoulder by Lucasfilm for a new gig. In his words, he “had not been approached for something like this.” However, it looks like our radar may have picked up a signal that suggests the contrary.
In an interview with The Playlist, Alonso Ruizpalacios, who is set to direct the last three episodes of the upcoming 12-episode Andor season 2, might have let the cat out of the bag. When asked about his experience on the project, Ruizpalacios mentioned directing heavyweight actors including “Stellan Skarsgård, Forest Whitaker, and Ben Mendelsohn”. Now, Skarsgård and Whitaker made their appearances in the first season, but Mendelsohn didn't. So, the mention of his name might have let the secret slip from the director capturing a whole new intrigue for the upcoming season.
A Delayed But Mighty Return
Like many other film and TV projects, Andor season 2 got caught in the whirlwind of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Originally scheduled for an August 2024 release, the delay has pushed the timeline back. But when can we expect our screens to light up with the new season? As Skarsgård, who plays Luthen Rael in the series, shared, the season could roll out “towards the end of the year or early next.”
While a delay might seem annoying, we're promised a season that'll match up, if not surpass, the standards set by the first one. According to Skarsgård, Andor season 2 will be as good as the first one, describing it as a “Star Wars for grown-ups”, with a tangible sense of the climate under a fascist regime.
In the Meantime
So as we wait with bated breath for Andor season 2, it's wonderful to have some food for thought! The possibilities are endless, and the potential return of Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic is something that could raise the stakes and the adrenaline in this already gripping Star Wars series. What does this mean for the plot? We'll have to wait and see.
But one thing is for sure, this is going to be a smashing comeback season, from what we have heard so far. A possible Mendelsohn return, a fantastic cast, and a high-stake storyline — Andor season 2, we're ready!
