Every once in a while, Star Wars drops one of those weird little crossover facts that feels like it should be bigger news. This week’s version: Tom Hardy says he’d love to do more Star Wars — and yes, he already technically has… thanks to his stormtrooper cameo in The Last Jedi. In a recent interview, Hardy didn’t just say he likes the franchise. He said he’d be “well up” for returning — and even revealed his all-time favorite character. “I love Star Wars. My favourite character is Han Solo… I’ve always wanted to be in a Star Wars film. So playing a stormtrooper was fantastic.” Honestly? Extremely relatable. Tom Hardy’s Star Wars Cameo Was Real (But It Was Cut) If you didn’t remember Hardy showing up in The Last Jedi, don’t worry — you didn’t miss him. His cameo was filmed but did not make the theatrical cut, later…
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Why Jyn Erso Didn’t Show Up in Andor — Tony Gilroy Explains the Real Reason
Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor. The power duo that stole the Death Star plans and went out in a literal blaze of glory. So, naturally, when Andor premiered on Disney+ and promised to explore the early days of Cassian’s rebellion, many expected—or at least quietly hoped—to see the return of Jyn Erso. Spoiler alert: She never shows up. And it’s not because she’s on a secret mission, or in carbonite, or off doing a Rogue One prequel to the prequel. Nope. The reason is a lot simpler—and it comes straight from showrunner Tony Gilroy himself. The Temptation of the Cameo You’d think that bringing back Jyn Erso would be a no-brainer. She’s Cassian’s co-hero, after all. Their story in Rogue One is tragic, bold, and deeply connected to the birth of the Rebel Alliance. So why not throw in a cheeky cameo? Tony Gilroy addressed this in a recent interview,…