When Disney handed over a striking $650 million budget to Tony Gilroy to make Andor, it wasn’t merely a financial risk- it was a courageous move to reimagine what Star Wars storytelling could be. Famous for his contributions as a writer to The Bourne Identity and co-writing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Gilroy brought a grounded, sharp sensibility to a franchise typically dominated by lightsabers, Jedi, and space battles.
From the get-go, Gilroy had near-complete creative freedom to mould Andor into a transfixing thriller with complex characters, adult themes, and slow-burning tension. And the only major note from Disney? A firm veto on one specific line.
This was the only creative pushback Gilroy ever received from the studio, highlighting the immense trust they placed in his vision.
Disney’s only note to Gilroy for Andor
Tony Gilroy remarked during the Atx TV Festival in 2024 that throughout the entire production of Andor,…
