The Star Wars franchise is set to expand through various small-screen offerings on Disney+, giving fans a chance to dive deeper into the lore of the Skywalker Saga. One of those shows is
Andor
, which will see
the return of Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor
from
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
.
The series is set five years before
Rogue One
, and
it will explore the early days of the Rebel Alliance
through the perspective of Cassian. Despite knowing the main premise and its place in the Skywalker Saga timeline, exact plot details are still being kept under wraps. However, it was
teased that the show will have a vibe similar
to
The Empire Strikes Back
.
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Production is currently ongoing for
Andor
in the United Kingdom, with numerous set photos being unearthed by eagle-eyed fans on social media. Some photos tease the
inclusion of the Empire
while several hint that
the series will be a planet-hopping adventure
.
Now, new evidence suggests that
Andor
will go back to a familiar location that was featured in
Rogue One
.
A ROGUE ONE EASTER EGG
Twitter user
@davidintheforce1
uncovered evidence that
Andor
is filming a scene in London’s Canary Wharf station.
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The
image
shows several extras wearing white Imperial Military uniforms, indicating The Empire’s presence in the series.
Probably the Cassian Andor show. She sent me loads of pics. Look down the end. Krennic uniform pic.twitter.com/wcbdjNB5ky
As pointed out by Twitter user
@JibbaJabb
, the Canary Wharf underground station was already used as a filming location by another Star Wars project in the form of
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
.
London’s Canary Wharf Station
In the 2016 film, the location was featured when Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor, and K-2SO were seen running from stormtroopers inside an Imperial base. This was the path that led toward the plans of the Death Star.
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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Based on what’s been revealed so far, it has been established that
Andor
will showcase the rise and the power of the Empire throughout the galaxy. That being said, a look inside one of their bases should solidify that aspect.
Going back to film inside a familiar location like the Canary Wharf station could simply serve as an Easter egg for hardcore fans of
Rogue One
, but there might be another reason why the crew behind
Andor
decided to use the underground setting again.
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In a previous interview with
Timeout
,
Rogue One
location scout David O’Reilly said that the Canary Wharf station is a perfect fit for
“a space transport hub”
because it looks
“futuristic.”
While it can be viewed as a matter of convenience for the crew of
Andor
, using the location again should maintain continuity for the 2016 Star Wars film.
It’s no secret that the general villain of
Andor
is the Empire, but the specific individual who will be targeting Cassian and the Rebels is still unknown. It’s possible that the base of operations of that mysterious Imperial officer will be stationed in this location.
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This is strongly supported by the presence of personnel wearing white Imperial officer uniforms, seemingly hinting that a high-ranking official will soon cause trouble for Cassian and his troops.
Given the inclusion of an Imperial base, there’s also a chance that major Imperial figures like Darth Vader, Grand Moff Tarkin, and even Emperor Palpatine will make a brief appearance to further cement the Empire’s grasp on the galaxy.
Andor
is poised to deliver surprising elements that have yet to be discovered in the Skywalker Saga, and it’s safe to say that some of those will include secrets of the Empire.
ADVERTISEMENT
Andor
is set to be released sometime in 2022 on Disney+.
The Star Wars franchise is set to expand through various small-screen offerings on Disney+, giving fans a chance to dive deeper into the lore of the Skywalker Saga. One of those shows is
Andor
, which will see
the return of Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor
from
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
.
The series is set five years before
Rogue One
, and
it will explore the early days of the Rebel Alliance
through the perspective of Cassian. Despite knowing the main premise and its place in the Skywalker Saga timeline, exact plot details are still being kept under wraps. However, it was
teased that the show will have a vibe similar
to
The Empire Strikes Back
.
ADVERTISEMENT
Production is currently ongoing for
Andor
in the United Kingdom, with numerous set photos being unearthed by eagle-eyed fans on social media. Some photos tease the
inclusion of the Empire
while several hint that
the series will be a planet-hopping adventure
.
Now, new evidence suggests that
Andor
will go back to a familiar location that was featured in
Rogue One
.
A ROGUE ONE EASTER EGG
Twitter user
@davidintheforce1
uncovered evidence that
Andor
is filming a scene in London’s Canary Wharf station.
The
image
shows several extras wearing white Imperial Military uniforms, indicating The Empire’s presence in the series.
As pointed out by Twitter user
@JibbaJabb
, the Canary Wharf underground station was already used as a filming location by another Star Wars project in the form of
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
.
In the 2016 film, the location was featured when Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor, and K-2SO were seen running from stormtroopers inside an Imperial base. This was the path that led toward the plans of the Death Star.
MORE SKYWALKER SAGA REFERENCES COMING SOON?
Based on what’s been revealed so far, it has been established that
Andor
will showcase the rise and the power of the Empire throughout the galaxy. That being said, a look inside one of their bases should solidify that aspect.
Going back to film inside a familiar location like the Canary Wharf station could simply serve as an Easter egg for hardcore fans of
Rogue One
, but there might be another reason why the crew behind
Andor
decided to use the underground setting again.
In a previous interview with
Timeout
,
Rogue One
location scout David O’Reilly said that the Canary Wharf station is a perfect fit for
“a space transport hub”
because it looks
“futuristic.”
While it can be viewed as a matter of convenience for the crew of
Andor
, using the location again should maintain continuity for the 2016 Star Wars film.
It’s no secret that the general villain of
Andor
is the Empire, but the specific individual who will be targeting Cassian and the Rebels is still unknown. It’s possible that the base of operations of that mysterious Imperial officer will be stationed in this location.
This is strongly supported by the presence of personnel wearing white Imperial officer uniforms, seemingly hinting that a high-ranking official will soon cause trouble for Cassian and his troops.
Given the inclusion of an Imperial base, there’s also a chance that major Imperial figures like Darth Vader, Grand Moff Tarkin, and even Emperor Palpatine will make a brief appearance to further cement the Empire’s grasp on the galaxy.
Andor
is poised to deliver surprising elements that have yet to be discovered in the Skywalker Saga, and it’s safe to say that some of those will include secrets of the Empire.
Andor
is set to be released sometime in 2022 on Disney+.