With Andor now streaming on Disney+, we are promised a look at the origins of Diego Luna’s fledgling Rebel Cassian Andor.
All the while, forces are beginning to quietly prepare for a concerted effort to fight back against the Galactic Empire.
Alongside our journey with the titular protagonist, we are also being reintroduced to a familiar face — Mon Mothma, once again played by Genevieve O’Reilly following portrayals in Star Wars Episode IlI: Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Star Wars Rebels.
Her presence and importance in this pre-Original Trilogy series serves to reemphasize the role that women have played across Star Wars canon; more importantly, the prevalence of strong female will and the pivotal role it has played in some of the universe’s key moments.
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