Andorseason 2 is on the horizon and looks to be better than we ever could have imagined, but there’s still oneRogue One: A Star Wars Storyspin-off I’m desperate to see.Andorseason 2seems to be filling in many of the gaps left in our knowledge of the end of the Empire’s reign, and will show how theRebel Allianceofficially formed. From theAndortrailer footage, it’s clear that the show’s final season will come with emotional gut punches paired with visually stunning set pieces.
It’s known thatAndorseason 2 will lead directly into the events ofRogue One, with many characters from the film returning toStar Wars, including Alan Tudyk’s K-2SO. It’s unclear whether other characters, such as Jyn Erso or Chirrut Imwe, will make cameo appearances. It’s rumored thatAndorwill return to Jedha, which is where Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus joined Cassian Andor and Jyn Erso on their quest to get the Death Star plans.
Jedha, however, holds so much more significance than simply being a familiarRogue Onelocation. The lore within this planet is immense, andStar Warshas only scratched the surface of it so far. There’s so much potential within the planet, but even more so within Chirrut, Baze, and the group to which they belong - or, in Baze’s case, used to belong.
The Guardians Of The Whills Are Still A Mystery, 9 Years After Rogue One
Andor Might Reveal More About Them
InRogue One,theGuardians of the Whills were introduced as a religious order of monks founded hundreds of years before the events ofRogue Oneand the originalStar Warstrilogy.ThoughRogue Oneofficially brought the Guardians of the Whills into canon, they were actually meant to be a part of Luke Skywalker’s story in theoriginalStar Warsfilm (later retitledA New Hope). In fact, the story ofStar Warswas supposed to be told through the Whills.
7 Years After Rogue One, The Guardians Of The Whills Are Still A Mystery: Here’s Everything We Know
7 years later, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s Guardians of the Whills are still shrouded in mystery, but here’s everything we know so far.
The Guardians of the Whills were eventually turned into what we know today as the Force. There isn’t much known about the Guardians of the Whills in currentStar Warscanon, thoughwe do know that they are associated with protecting the kyber crystals on the planet Jedha.The Guardians of the Whills did their best to protect the Kyber Temple on Jedha from the Empire, but inRogue One,it was shown that the Guardians had failed, as the Empire took the kyber crystals in order to power the Death Star.
Donnie Yen Is Willing To Return To Star Wars - Could Jiang Wen Be Convinced Too?
It Could Be Another Rogue One Cameo
Chirrut Îmwe actor and martial arts legendDonnie Yen has stated that he’d be willing to return toStar Warsand maybe even reunite with some of hisRogue Onecastmates. Chirrut was best known as the blind Force-devotee who fought with a wooden bow. The character was best known for repeating the phrase“I am one with the Force, and the Force is with me.”There’s been no confirmation of Yen’s return, though withAndorgoing back to Jedha, the monk could make a cameo appearance.
Jedha has also appeared in theJedi: Survivorvideo games.
It’s unclear if Donnie Yen would be unwilling to return toStar Warswithout his onscreen partner, Jiang Wen, who played Baze Malbus.It’s possible that Yen would refuse to reprise his role as Chirrut without Wen’s Baze.However, it’s also possible forStar Warsto introduce other monks associated with the Guardians of the Whills. Either way, it’d be good to learn a bit more about these monks, whether it’s from Chirrut, Baze, or someone else.
Come On Disney, Give Us The Guardians Of The Whills!
It’s About Time We Get An Explanation
It’s possible thatAndorwill serve as a launchpad for spinoffs, especially with season 2 supposedly heading to Jedha, though it’snot currently clear what those spinoffs will center around.Andorshowrunner Tony Gilroy has even said thatAndorwill pave the way for new, experimentalStar Warsshows.
With Gilroy arguing thatAndorseason 2 isn’t just a prequel toRogue One, it could mean a new chapter inStar Warstelevision is yet to come.
With that in mind, a show or miniseries that explores the origins of the Guardians of the Whills’ origins, history, and future after the destruction of Jedha seems plausible. With Gilroy arguing thatAndorseason 2 isn’t just a prequel toRogue One, it could mean a new chapter inStar Warstelevision is yet to come. It seems thatAndoris being set up to do many experimental things in its final season, but will also continueStar Wars’ story and open the franchise up to a whole new kind of storytelling.
