Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy discusses another one of the sophomore season's cut stories, or in this case, just reduced. Andor season 2 covers four years of time, leading up to the events of Rogue One. Several episodes depict the tensions and power plays that ultimately result in the Ghorman Massacre. In Andor season 2, episode 6, the more experienced rebel operatives Vel (Faye Marsay) and Cinta (Varada Sethu) lead the burgeoning Ghorman front in stealing Imperial weapons to prove that the Empire is planning a military takeover of the planet.

While the timeline of the second season meant some plot points were cut, it has been revealed that funding also played a role. In an interview with Backstory Magazine, Tony Gilroy said that the weapons robbery on Ghorman was initially a train heist, with a much bigger set piece. However, he argues that it was ultimately better for the story that this was...