Andor’s showrunner, Tony Gilroy, has commented on the show’s many Emmy snubs, claiming an ultimate victory in light of this.Andorseason 2’s endingwas a monumental moment in theStar Warsfranchise. Not only did it end a stellar season of TV, but it culminated thebestStar WarsTV showever made.
Despite how revered the show is, though, some disappointing news about the central performances fromAndorseason 2’s casthas been brought to light recently.
In an interview withDeadline, Gilroy was asked for his thoughts onAndorcast members like Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Elizabeth Dulau, Genevieve O’Reilly, and Adria Arjona being snubbed at this year’s Emmys. Gilroy stated,“There are a lot of performances that I wish were recognized,“before going on to claim the ultimate victory for the show:
“These aren’t great moment-to-moment [performances]. These are epic, long-term character studies that they’ve done over 24 episodes. I think the ultimate victory is that these performances will be celebrated and discussed for years to come. I feel confident about that.”
Ultimately, Gilroy is correct. These actors, to name only a few, being ignored by awarding bodies is disappointing, butAndorandStar Warshave a bigger legacy than that.
Tony Gilroy Is Right: Andor Season 2 Will Never Be Forgotten
The Story & Performances Will Live On
As already alluded to, Gilroy is perfectly right in his assessment. Although it would have been nice for audiences to see their favorite actors and characters recognized by awarding bodies, not to mention how important it would have been for the actors themselves,Andor’s legacy will continue regardless.
The show is already consideredStar Wars' best, with many wondering how the franchise can ever surpass it.Everything came together to makeAndora truly special show that transcended the boundaries ofStar Wars, making it simply one of the best TV shows in recent years.
For this reason,Andorwill not be forgotten anytime soon. Awards will not dictate whether this show remains in the public eye, as its quality - and the quality of the performers that have been snubbed - will continue to speak for itself. Gilroy knows this and summed it up eloquently himself.
Our Take On Andor’s Emmy Snub
While it is important to note all of this, I cannot hide my disappointment overAndor’s acting snubs. The show did well enough in other categories, but it is a crying shame that not a single actor was recognized for their impeccable work inAndorseason 2. This is only made more egregious by the repetitive nominations for other shows.
For instance, seven performers fromThe White Lotusseason 3 were nominated, yet none ofAndor’s cast members were. This is not to say the performances inThe White Lotuswere bad, as they were certainly far from it. Still, room could have been made for some ofAndor’s fantastic actors, regardless of how the show’s legacy will live on.
