'Andor' Q&A: Diego Luna
The actor and executive producer on saying goodbye to Cassian, building community, and making Star Wars personal
The second season of the hit Star Wars series Andor is here, and with it, the story of the dawn of the Rebellion can finally be told in full. First released on Disney+ in 2022, Andor received high praise from both fans and critics for its grounded, relevant storytelling and exceptional cast.
It’s the story of the rash and plucky scoundrel Cassian Andor, who unwillingly becomes embroiled in the early sparks of rebellion against the Galactic Empire. And with the second season—which leads directly into the events of the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story—the full arc of Cassian, from displaced child to reluctant revolutionary, is now complete.
On April 15, 2025, Golden Globe voters were invited to a Q&A about the final season with actor and executive producer Diego Luna. Held at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles and streamed via Zoom, the session featured questions from Golden Globe voters both in the room and online.
Over the course of the conversation, Luna reflected on his decade-long journey with the character, the political resonance of the show, the importance of representation, and what it meant to build a story rooted in ordinary people and grounded places.
Here is the Q&A with Diego Luna:
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