'Andor' Season 2's Benjamin Bratt Talks Replacing Jimmy Smits as Bail Organa

Andor Season 2 won't include some iconic Star Wars villains like Darth Vader or Emperor Palpatine, but it is not afraid to include other iconic characters. In one of the more shocking moments of the new season, it was revealed that Benjamin Bratt was cast as Bail Organa, replacing Jimmy Smits after he portrayed the character for over 20 years. Instead of using CGI Deepfake technology, Andor decided to simply recast, and the decision has already paid dividends. Bratt himself has now commented on the exciting development, as well as the future of his portrayal of the character.
In a new interview, Benjamin Bratt expressed his admiration for Jimmy Smits, and teased how Bail Organa plays an important role for the rest of Andor Season 2. “I’ve always known Jimmy to be an incredibly talented actor. He possesses elegance, a natural grace, a goodness really, an earnestness that this particular character requires,...
In a new interview, Benjamin Bratt expressed his admiration for Jimmy Smits, and teased how Bail Organa plays an important role for the rest of Andor Season 2. “I’ve always known Jimmy to be an incredibly talented actor. He possesses elegance, a natural grace, a goodness really, an earnestness that this particular character requires,...
- 01/05/2025
- par Marcos Melendez
- MovieWeb
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