It’s nearly time to welcome Andor again to our screens.
The highly-rated Star Wars TV present is about to return for its second and closing season. And with loads of new and acquainted faces set to look, you will need to know who’ll function within the Disney+ collection’ subsequent installment.
Below, I’ll run you thru the primary characters in Andor season 2, the actors portraying them, and the place you might need seen them earlier than.
While there aren’t any forged or plot-based spoilers for season 2 from this level on, there are main spoilers for Andor season 1. Proceed with warning when you’re nonetheless watching it.
Diego Luna as Cassian Andor
The titular character, as soon as once more performed by Luna, heads up Andor‘s gifted forged.
In the season 1 finale, Cassian Andor turned a fully-fledged member of the nascent Rebel Alliance. In season 2, he’ll perform quite a few covert missions for the insurrection’s de facto chief Luthen Rael – certainly one of which can see Luna uncover the Empire’s terrifying plans to unleash the Death Star on planets that oppose their totalitarian rule.
Luna is finest recognized for taking part in Andor on this program and 2016 Star Wars movie Rogue One, which is definitely a sequel to Andor though it was launched six years earlier than the present’s first season. Luna has additionally appeared in DC League of Super-Pets, La Maquina on Hulu, and Narcos: Mexico on Netflix, amongst different initiatives.
Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma
Andor might bear the titular hero’s identify, nevertheless it’s very a lot an ensemble piece. For one, Mon Mothma is as integral to the story advised in among the finest Disney+ reveals as Cassian is.
Last season noticed the soon-to-be-Rebel Alliance’s commander make some shady offers to not solely assist fund its operations but additionally guarantee financial transactions could not be traced again to her by the Empire. Expect season 2 to depict the fallout from these incidents because the Chandrila-born Senator slowly transforms into the chief she should develop into.
Having performed Mothma in 4 initiatives previous to Andor, O’Reilly additionally returns for the collection’ subsequent installment. Viewers might acknowledge her from bit-part roles in The Matrix film collection and The Legend of Tarzan, in addition to larger roles in Tolkien, Glitch, and Tin Star.
Stellan Skarsgård as Luthen Rael
The predominant fulcrum of this embryonic insurrection, Luthen Rael, will proceed to play the position of puppet grasp in Andor‘s second season. He’ll be portrayed by Skarsgård once more, too.
Skarsgård will likely be acquainted to followers who’ve watched the Thor movies – the beloved actor performed Erik Selvig within the God of Thunder’s first two standalone flicks. Away from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), he is appeared in fan-favorite and/or acclaimed productions together with Good Will Hunting, The Hunt for Red October, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films, and HBO’s award-winning dramatization of the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe.
Adria Arjona as Bix Caleen
Arjona returns for season 2, too, with the Puerto Rican actor stepping again into the sneakers of Andor’s ex-girlfriend, who’s additionally a gifted mechanic and black market supplier.
When we final noticed Bix, she was touring to pastures new after being rescued by Cassian following her imprisonment by, and psychological torture by the hands of, the Empire. With this season that includes some “very horny” time jumps all through its 12-episode run, we’ll see how Bix offers with that trauma and the way it impacts her relationship with the present’s protagonist.
With appearances in Netflix initiatives like Hit-Man and 6 Underground, in addition to roles in Morbius, Emerald City, and Prime Video’s Good Omens, Arjona is a gifted star you will have seen in not less than one different movie or TV collection.
Denise Gough as Dedra Meero
After attempting (and failing!) to catch Cassian final season, Imperial Security Bureau (ISB) officer Dedra Meero is again on the case in season 2. However, after occasions that transpired in final season’s finale, a fledgling relationship with certainly one of her fellow Empire staff might pressure her to take her eye off the ball…
Denise Gough, who most lately starred in The Stolen Girl on Hulu and Disney+, aka two of the world’s finest streaming providers, will painting Meero as soon as extra. Primarily a TV actor, Gough has starred in different reveals, comparable to Titanic: Blood and Steel, Stella, Guerilla, and Under the Banner of Heaven.
Kyle Soller as Syril Karn
The man who initially led the cost in attempting to trace down and arrest Cassian, former safety service worker Syril Karn, may even return this season. Just as he was final time round, he’ll be performed by Kyle Soller.
Fans of Lucasfilm’s legendary galaxy far, distant have questioned what’s in retailer for the morally complicated Empire employee this time round. Obviously, I will not spoil something right here, however let’s simply say the collection’ most complex character will likely be examined in additional methods than one when Andor‘s second chapter premieres.
As for the place you might need seen Soller earlier than, he is appeared in Poldark, Bodies, and Monsters: Dark Continent, amongst others.
Faye Marsay as Vel Sartha
One of Luthen’s most trusted people, Vel Sartha’s religion within the shadowy operator could also be wavering considerably within the wake of season 1’s closing episode. Nevertheless, her loyalty to the trigger, in addition to these she’s closest to, has by no means diminished.
Season 2 will discover Vel again on her homeworld of Chandrila after her reunion along with her cousin – that being none aside from Mon Mothma. As for what else lies in retailer for her this season? That can be telling.
Marsay was most lately seen in Netflix’s emotionally highly effective and politically topical Adolescence miniseries, however she’s additionally had roles in Ten Pound Poms, Game of Thrones, Avocado Toast, and Lady Chatterley’s Lover, to call simply 4.
Varada Sethu as Cinta Kaz
Until lately, it was unclear if Varada Sethu would return as Cinta Kaz. Thanks to Andor season 2’s official trailer, although, we all know one other of Luther’s acolytes and Vel’s love curiosity will likely be again for extra secret missions as a part of the Rebel Alliance.
Like Marsay, Sethu’s face will likely be immediately recognizable to any TV aficionado. Indeed, she’s enjoying the brand new companion – Belinda ‘Bel’ Chandra – in Doctor Who season 2, which lately debuted on Disney+ (internationally) and BBC One/BBC iPlayer (UK). She’s additionally appeared in different reveals, comparable to Annika, Hard Sun, and the Strike Back TV franchise.
Elizabeth Dulau as Kleya Marki
Every chief wants a very good assistant – and Luthen actually has one within the type of Kleya. Unwaveringly loyal to the Rebel Alliance’s founder, Kleya is Luthen’s second-in-command relating to insurrection affairs and people regarding his Coruscant-located antiques store, which is a entrance for the rebels’ secret headquarters.
Kleya proved to be a breakout position for Dulau, whose star has risen since she performed the character in Andor‘s debut season. Since then, she’s had roles in Maternal, All the Light We Cannot See, and among the finest films of 2024 in Wicked.
Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic
I could not have been extra excited for Ben Mendelsohn’s return as Orson Krennic when it was first teased in June 2024. The Galactic Empire’s Director of Advanced Weapons Research was not solely the first (and extremely sinister!) villain in Rogue One but additionally the person chargeable for overseeing the Death Star’s creation.
Again, spoilers however, he’ll have a reasonably pretty giant position in season 2. That’s significantly true in direction of its finish as Andor‘s sophomore outing finally leads into Rogue One’s first act.
Mendelsohn’s most up-to-date position noticed him play legendary designer Christian Dior in Apple TV+’s The New Look. Other important roles of his embrace Talos within the MCU, Danny Rayburn on Bloodline, Nolan Sorrento in Ready Player One, and John Daggett in The Dark Knight Rises.
Forest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera
Saw Gerrera, commander of the insurgent militia group often called The Partisans, is ready to look in season 2. Just as he did in Rogue One and Andor season 1, Forest Whitaker will painting the rebel group’s chief. Expect him to butt heads with the likes of Rael at any time when he seems.
Whitaker wants no introduction. The Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe winner has appeared in quite a few fan-favorite and acclaimed initiatives over time. From Black Panther and The Last King of Scotland to Bird and Roots, to ER and Sorry to Bother You, and lots of apart from, you will have seen Whitaker in any variety of movie and TV productions over the a long time.
Alan Tudyk as Ok-2SO
Ok-2SO was conspicuous by his absence in Andor‘s first season. Considering he is Cassian’s android bestie in Rogue One, followers had been baffled over his lack of inclusion final outing. However, if additional proof was wanted that he is in its sequel, Andor season 2’s first trailer confirmed it.
Again, no spoilers, however you will lastly find out how he and the titular character got here to be finest buds in season 2. Just do not be shocked if you must wait some time for that encounter to play out.
Tudyk, who was the mocap actor and voice for Ok-2SO in Rogue One, reprises his position because the reprogrammed imperial safety droid. Tudyk was final seen (or, slightly, heard) in Creature Commandos‘ first season on Max, however his listing of credit is a prolonged one that features Resident Alien, Wish, The Electric State, Moana, Frozen, MODOK, Harley Quinn, and The Santa Clarita Diet, to call a number of.
The workaholic actor will subsequent seem in James Gunn’s Superman film, with Tudyk set to voice one other android character in Kelex.
Muhannad Bhaier as Wilmon
A personality with a small however vital half to play in season 1, Wilmon could have an expanded position in its follow-up chapter. We final noticed him leaving Ferrix alongside Bix and Brasso (extra on him shortly) within the season 1 finale.
Like Dulau, one of many newest new Star Wars films and TV reveals represented a breakthrough second for Bhaier. Before it started airing in mid-2022, he’d solely appeared in 2018 TV film Mariah: The Diva, the Demons, the Drama.
Joplin Sibtain as Brasso
The third and closing Ferrix dweller to go away searching for refuge on one other world, Brasso is a long-time pal of Cassian, Bix, and Wilmon’s. Sibtain, who’s appeared in Hard Sun, Doctors, and EastEnders amongst different TV reveals, will painting Brasso as soon as extra.
With Brasso being held at gunpoint by stormtroopers in each trailers for season 2, Star Wars followers are understandably involved for his welfare. I’m holding mum on what turns into of him, although, as a result of, , spoilers and all that.
Kathryn Hunter as Eedy Karn
If Syril, to not point out Andor‘s fanbase, thought they’d seen the final of Eedy Karn, they’d be sorely mistaken. That’s proper, everybody’s favourite overbearing mother is again to molly-coddle her solely youngster within the in style collection’ closing chapter.
Most lately, Hunter performed a supporting position in Black Doves, aka among the finest Netflix reveals of 2024. Other well-known roles of hers embrace The Tragedy of Macbeth, Megalopolis, the Harry Potter movie franchise, and Rome.
There are loads of different supporting characters who’ll have roles in season 2. That contains Perrin Fertha (Alastair Mackenzie), Major Partagaz (Anton Lesser), Tay Kolma (Ben Miles), Davo Sculdun (Richard Dillane), B2EMO (voiced by Dave Chapman), Leida (Bronte Carmichael), and Lonnie Jung (Robert Emms).
However, this text can be 3 times so long as it’s if I included everybody. If any of the above find yourself having sizable elements to play this season, I’ll add them to the primary forged roster.
