Tony Gilroy Discusses Recasting Bail Organa in Andor Season 2

Tony Gilroy, the creator of the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor, explained the recent recasting of Bail Organa in Season 2, with Benjamin Bratt replacing Jimmy Smits due to scheduling conflicts that prevented Smits from returning. Gilroy noted that bringing back legacy characters is a complex process involving factors like money, scheduling, and territory, and emphasized the necessity of including Bail Organa in the storyline. The Star Wars franchise often balances recasting and de-aging to maintain continuity with legacy characters, as seen in other series and films. Gilroy's career, spanning over three decades, has included significant contributions to the Star Wars universe, notably rewriting and directing reshoots for Rogue One and now leading Andor, which is currently in its second season.