Disney’s upcoming Cassian Andor series is forging another important connection to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, as Variety reports Rogue One co-writer Tony Gilroy has joined the series.
According to Variety, Gilroy will write the pilot episode and direct several episodes. Gilroy will join the previously announced Stephen Schiff, who is serving as showrunner for the prequel series.
Little else is known about the Cassian Andor series, including the official title or a firm release date. We do know Diego Luna will reprise his titular role, along with Alan Tudyk as the voice of sardonic assassin droid K-2SO. The series will take place before the events of Rogue One and explore Cassian’s role in the growing Rebel Alliance. The series is exclusive to the Disney+ streaming platform and is expected to debut at some point in 2021.
Source: IGN.com Rogue One Writer Tony Gilroy Joins Cassian Andor Disney+ Series