“That’s the gift that every actor wants”: ‘Andor’ Effortlessly Made Star Wars Fans Root for a Female Character Without a Single Backlash
Andor season 2 is here, and the series seems to be only going from strength to strength in its second installment. One of the show’s major strengths is its handling and treatment of its female characters, who have previously been nothing more than set dressing in recent Star Wars installments.
During a recent interview, actress Genevieve O’Reilly reflected on her role as Mon Mothma in the series. She praised showrunner Tony Gilroy for giving the female characters meaningful roles in the story. As a result, Andor is effortlessly setting a new gold standard for female representation in Star Wars, and here is why!
Genevieve O’Reilly praises Tony Gilroy for female representation in Andor
A strong female character who wasn’t just a damsel in distress has been a common trope of the Star Wars franchise since its inception by George Lucas. Characters like Princess Leia and Padme Amidala are...
During a recent interview, actress Genevieve O’Reilly reflected on her role as Mon Mothma in the series. She praised showrunner Tony Gilroy for giving the female characters meaningful roles in the story. As a result, Andor is effortlessly setting a new gold standard for female representation in Star Wars, and here is why!
Genevieve O’Reilly praises Tony Gilroy for female representation in Andor
A strong female character who wasn’t just a damsel in distress has been a common trope of the Star Wars franchise since its inception by George Lucas. Characters like Princess Leia and Padme Amidala are...
- 4/29/2025
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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