Why Did Andor Kill This Character? Tony Gilroy Explains Cassian's Motivations

Andor presents the galaxy far far away in a completely different light. Cassian Andor was not a man willing to make the greatest sacrifices and did not want to fight in the name of the higher good. At the same time, those who fight the Empire adopt the same methods as the oppressors. The main character is not afraid to take a life if his own is at stake, but one situation in the show may require an explanation (via The Hollywood Reporter).

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The sixth episode shows the finale of a raid on the planet Aldhani, which was supposed to bring funds for further guerrilla warfare against the Empire. The plan succeeds, but along the way almost all members of the team, which included Cassian Andor, are killed. One of the survivors, Arvel Skeen, persuades the main character to abandon his remaining comrades and flee with the money.

Cassian immediately kills Skeen, which may seem quite shocking to some viewers. The showrunner of the series, Tony Gilroy, decided to share the justification for the behavior of the title character:

These words fully explain the hero's actions. Even before the attack itself, Cassian pointed out that the assembled group was completely unprepared for what was to come, and it was Andor who became the key person in the whole endeavor. He risked his life to make money, he was not driven by any ideals. He didn't need additional complications in an already tough case.

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Zbigniew Woznicki

Zbigniew Woznicki

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