In a recent interview Andor creator Tony Gilroy rubbishes suggestions of any disagreements between himself and Lucasfilm co-president Dave Filoni. Speaking with THR Gilroy gets into a lot of politics. Both within Andor and the things happening in the real world. Frankly, I’m not getting into any of that bee’s nest.
However, Gilroy was asked about a claim from TheWrap that Dave Filoni was not a fan of Andor? Something Lucasfilm then denied and Filoni is quoted as praising the series.
“No. We’ve only met a couple times, and we’ve only had a half-a-dozen conversations over the last ten years. Seriously. I saw Jon Favreau at a scoring session once. We’ve always gotten along with those guys, and we’ve never had anything but high praise for everything that they’ve done. We only have our show because of them, and we’ve always said that was true. There’s no Andor without The Mandalorian. It would not exist. So it has never been anything but cordial and pleasant, ever, ever, ever, ever. I don’t know anything that you don’t know. I really don’t.”
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The trade suggests made up internet rumors here. However, TheWrap are hardly a leaker account on X, so who knows? Whether Filoni liked it or not, it was the best Star Wars media since 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back. Though, if it were true (all evidence says the contrary) fans may worry about the direction the new Lucasfilm co-president takes things.
Whatever Filoni’s feelings I certainly believe Gilroy is being completely accurate. I very much doubt even if Filoni did have some issues he would be voicing them directly to Gilroy. Again though, I’m not suggesting this is the case, just pointing out that even if it did there’s no reason it got to Gilroy.
So what do you think as Tony Gilroy rubbishes any reports of disagreements between himself and Dave Filoni over Andor? Thoughts below.
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