Every so often, Star Wars makes history in a way that doesn’t involve box-office records, new shows, or surprise cameos. Today, it’s something far rarer — and honestly, long overdue. Diego Luna has become the first actor since Sir Alec Guinness in 1977 to receive a Golden Globe nomination for a performance in a Star Wars project. Yes.It has been that long. Not since Guinness was nominated for his legendary portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars (later retitled A New Hope) has an actor from this galaxy far, far away been recognized in one of Hollywood’s biggest awards shows. Now Diego Luna has done it — and it’s thanks to Andor, one of the most critically acclaimed Star Wars stories ever put on screen. A Historic Nomination Decades in the Making Let’s put this into perspective. Since 1977, Star Wars has produced: And yet no actor from…
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Andor Storms the Emmys with 14 Nominations
Andor Dominates Emmy® Season with 14 Nominations Lucasfilm’s gritty spy-thriller, Andor Season 2, has officially been nominated for 14 Emmy® Awards at the 2025 Primetime Emmys—including Outstanding Drama Series. That ties it as one of the most-nominated shows this year, joining heavyweights like Severance, The Last of Us, and The White Lotus.The 14 Emmy® Nominations Head-to-Toe Here’s every category where Andor shone: That’s recognition across every creative and technical front—from visuals to sound to storytelling. Why It Matters for Star Wars This isn’t just a popularity win—it’s a validation of Andor’s maturity. By leaning into grounded, political drama instead of lightsaber duels and Force magic, the series carved a new path for Star Wars storytelling. Emmy voters have rewarded a show that delivers moral ambiguity, emotional depth, and a cinematic scope rivaling historical prestige dramas. What It Signals for the Franchise What’s Next: Emmy Night 2025 With the Emmys scheduled…
Andor Scores Big with 3 TCA Nominations—Why the Critics Still Can’t Get Enough
Since its April 22 release, Andor Season 2 has been lighting up the streaming galaxy—and now it’s officially in the spotlight. The Television Critics Association just announced the nominees for its 41st Annual TCA Awards, and Andor scored three major nods: That’s critical acclaim served Rebel-style. With over 200 TV critics weighing in, these nominations are like hitting double-line bets in the prestige-TV casinos. Andor isn’t just floating around the galaxy—it’s commanding the table. Why This Matters: Andor at the Apex of Prestige What makes TCA nods feel different is their pedigree. These are the votes of seasoned critics who follow shows week-in, week-out. They’re not dazzled by big budgets or flashy cameos—they reward storytelling depth, thematic weight, and emotional truth. : Program of the Year Andor goes toe-to-toe with heavyweights like Severance, The White Lotus, and Hacks. It’s the galaxy’s best TV calling card. : Achievement in Drama The…