Tony Gilroy, the creator of the Star Wars series Andor, has expressed enthusiasm for a fan’s spin-off concept centered on Dedra Meero’s complex character. This endorsement highlights growing interest in expanding the storylines beyond the recently concluded show. The notion was shared in a resurfaced interview where Gilroy reflected on characters he enjoyed writing most and reacted to the fan proposal involving Meero’s journey.
Fan Idea Involving Dedra Meero’s Revenge Explored
During the interview with The Ringer-Verse, Gilroy noted his fondness for Rebel operatives Vel and Kleya. The fan’s idea imagines a post-Empire storyline where Dedra Meero, freed from prison following the Rebellion’s victory, assumes a Hannibal Lecter-like role. She aids Vel and Kleya in hunting down Imperial officers, while secretly planning revenge against those responsible for her imprisonment.
Dedra Meero’s imprisonment results from her mishandling of sensitive information that revealed the Death Star to the Rebel Alliance at the end of Andor’s second season. Gilroy responded positively to this twist:
“I’m sure Kathy [Kennedy, Lucasfilm president] will hear about that one. That’s a good one.”
Other Beloved Andor Characters Gilroy Would Miss
Gilroy also mentioned missing Eedy Karn, the mother of Imperial deputy inspector Syril Karn, as another standout character. He revealed his particular interest in writing more about her, especially scenes that connected her to Luthen’s gallery. Reflecting on her role, Gilroy said:
“Every time there was an Eedy scene, I was like, I’m taking that… I really want to write a scene where Eedy went to Luthen’s gallery. That was a scene I really wanted to write.”
Andor’s Legacy and Future Star Wars Projects
Andor concluded in May and quickly became the most critically praised live-action Star Wars series on Rotten Tomatoes, setting new standards with its highly rated episodes. As fans await new content, the next major release is The Mandalorian & Grogu, slated to hit theaters on May 22, 2026, with other upcoming movies and shows in development within the franchise’s expanding universe.
The support for the Tony Gilroy Andor spin-off idea underscores the ongoing fan passion for the series and desire for deeper exploration of its characters, particularly those with morally complex roles like Dedra Meero. Given Gilroy’s openness to such concepts, future Star Wars storytelling may continue to delve into unexpected and darker paths within the galaxy far, far away.
