Tony Gilroy, creator of the Star Wars series Andor, offered a glimpse into the future of the show’s final surprise character: the baby of Andor and Bix. The infant made a quiet but powerful appearance at the end of the acclaimed series, embodying hope just as Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor meets his tragic fate shortly after the Season 2 finale. This unexpected introduction signals potential future storylines centered on the child, although the creative team has yet to finalize plans beyond the current series.
Gilroy shared insights with Gold Derby, revealing that part of his motivation for introducing the baby was to open creative doors for the wider franchise. He noted the advantage of having a character like this to offer to Disney’s leadership, saying,
“Let’s be really honest, it doesn’t hurt me when I can tell [Walt Disney CEO] Bob Iger there’s a baby. And he can name it, and he can sex it, and they can do whatever they want with it.”
—Tony Gilroy, Creator of Andor
This strategic move allows Disney’s executives flexibility in how the character could be developed, including details such as the child’s name, gender, and role in future Star Wars projects. Gilroy also emphasized that the baby was included to soften the emotional impact of Andor’s death, ensuring the story ended on a note of hope rather than solely loss.
The Current Status of Andor and Its Place in the Star Wars Timeline
Both seasons of Andor are now streaming on Disney+, tracing Cassian Andor’s journey as he becomes involved with the Rebellion against the Empire. The Emmy-nominated show stars Diego Luna alongside Adria Arjona, who plays Bix, as well as Genevieve O’Reilly and Stellan Skarsgård. The story culminates in Andor’s pivotal role in stealing the Death Star plans, a key event leading into the film Rogue One.
Since the show’s timeline concludes just days before Andor’s death, there are no further episodes planned that follow his character directly. This limits the possibility of a third season focused on Cassian himself. Yet, the introduction of his and Bix’s baby offers a new narrative thread that could extend the Rebel saga.
Potential Return of Andor’s Legacy Through His Child
While Diego Luna’s character has a defined end point, Andor’s baby and Bix remain alive within the Star Wars universe, leaving open opportunities for their stories to continue. If the franchise chooses to explore the next generation, it could delve into how Andor’s child uncovers the truth about their father’s heroism within the Rebellion, possibly inspiring new tales of resistance and courage.
The broader Star Wars streaming slate remains somewhat uncertain, with confirmed upcoming projects including an animated Darth Maul series, the second season of Ahsoka, and a new unnamed series by Lost showrunner Carlton Cuse. This fluctuating landscape leaves room for potential future projects that could involve the child or other aspects of Cassian Andor’s legacy.
What This Means for the Future of Star Wars Storytelling
Tony Gilroy’s decision to introduce the baby at the end of Andor signifies a deliberate effort to extend the Rebel narrative beyond Diego Luna’s character’s fate. Having a living connection to Andor creates a foundation for future explorations within the Star Wars universe and offers fans hope that the story of courage in the fight against the Empire will continue. Whether through a new series or other media, this child could become a key figure in carrying forward the ideals of the Rebellion.
