Whether you think Andor is the best Star Wars Disney+ series ever made, or just “not your vibe,” one thing is hard to argue: It doesn’t feel like the rest of modern Star Wars. And according to The Wrap, there may be a very specific reason why. In a recent explainer, The Wrap reports that Andor was one of the rare live-action Star Wars projects to have “zero input” from Dave Filoni. That’s not a knock on Filoni. But it is a fascinating insight — because Andor is also one of the rare Star Wars shows that felt like it came from a totally different creative universe. Filoni’s Fingerprints Are Everywhere — Except Here For the last decade, Filoni’s presence inside Star Wars has only grown. If a Star Wars project involves: …there’s usually a Filoni silhouette somewhere behind it. So when you hear that Andor had no Filoni involvement…
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Denise Gough Is Heading to Manchester Comic Con – And Yes, the ISB Will Be Watching
If you’ve ever wanted to come face-to-face with the woman who could out-intimidate a room full of stormtroopers without raising her voice, now’s your chance. Denise Gough, who brought bone-chilling precision to the role of Dedra Meero in Andor, is confirmed to appear at Manchester Comic Con on July 27, 2025. So yes, the Imperial Security Bureau is officially on UK soil. You’ve been warned. Dedra Meero Takes the Spotlight Gough’s performance in Andor as Dedra Meero—a ruthlessly determined ISB officer climbing the imperial ranks—was nothing short of a masterclass in how to make audiences simultaneously terrified and captivated. Her calculated expressions, ice-cold interrogations, and disturbingly relatable ambition made Dedra one of the most memorable characters in the series. It’s not every day you get the chance to meet the face behind one of the Empire’s most effective enforcers, and for once, you won’t be interrogated about your whereabouts during…
Hayden Christensen Confirmed for Comic Con Scotland 2025: Meet the Chosen One in Edinburgh
Hayden Christensen, the man behind one of the galaxy’s most controversial character arcs (hello, Jedi-turned-Sith), is packing up his lightsaber and heading to the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh for Comic Con Scotland 2025, taking place October 11th and 12th. Yes, you read that right. The actual Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader from the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka is appearing live in person. This isn’t a hologram, a Force ghost, or a deepfake. It’s Hayden. In the flesh. And he’s ready to smile, sign, and snap photos. While Christensen may have once lamented sand’s coarse and irritating nature, he seems to have no issue with Scotland’s famously unpredictable weather. That’s commitment. How Much to Meet the Chosen One? If you’ve ever dreamed of saying “You were the Chosen One!” directly to Anakin’s face, now’s your chance—though it’ll cost you. Autographs with Hayden Christensen are priced at £157.50, while…