Tony Gilroy has long advocated for the series Andor as a means for the Star Wars franchise to explore genres it has rarely delved into through television and film. Recently, Gilroy indicated that this expansion might indeed be underway. Speaking at an Andor event in London ahead of the second season’s premiere, Gilroy addressed a question from Business Insider regarding his earlier suggestion about potential Star Wars series, including a horror story. He stated, "They’re doing that. I think they’re doing that. I think that’s in the works, yeah."
In an interview with SFX Magazine in March, Gilroy humorously remarked that the success of Andor should enable the creation of a sitcom or horror project within the Star Wars universe. He expressed a vision that the show would pave new ground, enabling others to pursue different storytelling avenues. Gilroy recounted telling Kathy Kennedy how great it would be to explore genres like courtroom drama. He emphasized that Andor was crafted to establish its unique approach, leaving it to others to innovate further.
While Gilroy appears not to be involved in any prospective horror project—judging by his comments about concluding his involvement with Star Wars through Andor—he acknowledges the series’ role in broadening the scope of future Star Wars narratives. This potential expansion aims to push the limits of the stories the franchise is open to telling beyond its customary formats.
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