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Captain Cassian Jeron Andor (born Kassa) is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, primarily portrayed by actor Diego Luna. Introduced in the feature film Rogue One (2016) as a supporting character, he is the protagonist of the ongoing prequel television series Andor (2022-present). He is a pilot, intelligence officer for the Rebel Alliance, and leader of Rogue One, a rebel unit that steals the plans to the Death Star, a weapon powerful enough to destroy a planet.

Cassian Andor
Star Wars character
Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Rogue One (2016).
First appearance	Rogue One (2016)
Created by	John Knoll
Portrayed by	Diego Luna Antonio Viña (young)
In-universe information
Full name	Cassian Jeron Andor Kassa (birth name)
Aliases	Fulcrum Clem Keef Girgo
Gender	Male
Title	Captain
Occupation	Pilot Intelligence officer
Affiliation	Confederacy of Independent Systems (formerly) Rebel Alliance
Homeworld	Kenari

Character

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Creation and development

Though not initially named Cassian Andor, a "Cassian Andor-type character" appeared in the original treatment of Rogue One written by John Knoll, chief creative officer at Industrial Light & Magic and in the first draft of the script written by Gary Whitta.[1][2] The character was created as a member of Rogue One, then commanded by a Rebel Alliance sergeant version of Jyn Erso. The original intention was to kill all members of the Rogue One team, including Cassian. However, fearing that Disney would not allow the ending, Knoll and Whitta wrote that Cassian escapes Scarif with the Death Star plans alongside Jyn Erso and, though their ship is destroyed by Darth Vader after they transfer the plans to Princess Leia, they narrowly survive in an escape pod. Whitta stated that having to "jump through so many hoops" to ensure survival indicated that Cassian and Jyn should die on Scarif.[1] Producer Kathleen Kennedy and Disney ultimately approved the ending in which the entire crew dies. The main purpose of this action was believed to be for the characters to be ultimately replaced after the film by the crew of the original trilogy. [1][2]

Casting and portrayal

In May 2015, it was announced that Diego Luna had been cast in a lead role in Rogue One.[3] Director Gareth Edwards wanted Cassian to be warm and likeable rather than the typical stoic, brooding action hero, leading to Edwards' decision to cast Luna early in the casting process.[4] Luna felt that his casting, and the casting of other non-white men in the film's leading roles, reflected a "modern approach" and a world in which "racial and cultural diversity is in fact making us richer and more interesting."[5]

Luna spoke in the role with his native Mexican accent, an exception for the film franchise, which has mostly featured United States, Canadian and British accents.[5] Luna stated that his accent was not an issue with the film's producers, who were happy with it.[6][7] He also dubbed Andor's dialogue for the Spanish language version of the film.

Appearances

Rogue One

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was released in December 2016, featuring Luna in the role of Cassian Andor, a man who had been fighting in the Rebellion since he was six years old. In the film, Cassian learns about the defection of Imperial pilot Bodhi Rook and the Death Star superweapon from Rebel informant Tivik, whom he kills to avoid his capture since he is unable to escape due to an injured arm.[8] Cassian is later secretly ordered to find and assassinate scientist Galen Erso, who was captured by Director Orson Krennic and forced to help build the Death Star.

Andor and his co-pilot, reprogrammed Imperial security droid K-2SO, lead a mission to spring Galen's daughter Jyn Erso from Imperial custody so that they can make contact with Saw Gerrera. Then Andor, K-2S0, and Jyn travel to Jedha to visit Saw and obtain a message from Galen which was carried by Rook. Later, the Rebels arrive on Eadu after learning that Galen is there; Cassian hesitantly chooses not to kill him. He ultimately leads a team with Jyn to steal the plans for the Death Star on Scarif, where he infiltrates its Imperial data center with Jyn and K-2SO. After K-2SO sacrifices himself, Jyn and Cassian obtain the schematics, but they are ambushed by Krennic, who shoots Cassian. However, Andor recovers and shoots and wounds Krennic before Jyn successfully transmits the plans to the Rebel forces in orbit. The Death Star then fires upon the planet, killing Cassian and Jyn as they embrace.

Related works and merchandising

Cassian appears in the film novelization of Rogue One by Alexander Freed.[9] He also appears in Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, a virtual reality experience produced by ILMxLAB and The VOID for the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World; Diego Luna reprises his role as Cassian to provide mission briefings and deliver orders throughout the experience.[10]

Andor

Luna reprises his role as Andor in Andor, a live-action "spy thriller" series for Disney+,[11][12][13][14] which is set five years before Rogue One,[15] and which premiered September 21, 2022.[16]

Reception

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Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times praised Luna's "flinty charisma",[17] but Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post wrote that "the fey, soft-spoken Luna is particularly ill-suited to play a rakish man of adventure".[18] Praising Felicity Jones in the role of Jyn Erso, Chris Nashawaty wrote in Entertainment Weekly, "I wish Luna had a little more personality, a little more Han Solo swagger, to match her."[19]

References

External links

• Cassian Andor in the StarWars.com Databank
• Cassian Andor on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki
• Cassian Andor on IMDb

На других языках

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- [en] Cassian Andor

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[ru] Кассиан Андор

Капитан Ка́ссиан Джеро́н А́ндор (англ. Cassian Jeron Andor) — вымышленный персонаж медиафраншизы «Звёздные войны». Впервые появляется в фильме «Изгой-один. Звёздные войны: Истории» (2016), где его роль исполнил Диего Луна. Андор — пилот, офицер-разведчик из Повстанческого Альянса и лидер «Изгоя-один», группировки повстанцев, которая похищает чертежи «Звезды Смерти», оружия, способного уничтожить планету.

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