Tony Gilroy Steps Away From “Andor” During Writers Strike

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony Gilroy is no longer performing any non-writing duties for the Star Wars series Andor.

What's Happening:

  • Tony Gilroy has shared that he is no longer performing any non-writing duties for the Disney+ show, Andor.
  • It was reported on Friday that the scripts for Season 2 were completed, and Gilroy was still contributing producing services, including casting and music-related duties.
  • Gilroy says he has not been present on the show since the strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers began on May 2.
  • "I discontinued all writing and writing-related work on Andor prior to midnight, May 1. After being briefed on the Saturday showrunner meeting, I informed Chris Keyser at the WGA on Sunday morning that I would also be ceasing all non-writing producing functions," Gilroy said in a statement.
  • Lucasfilm has not commented on the situation.
  • Last week, Disney sent a letter to writer-producers explaining that they were still expected to perform their non-writing producing duties.

Tricia Kennedy
As a huge Disney fan Tricia enjoys having Walt Disney World basically in her backyard. When she's not at the theme parks she is either playing drums or with her dog Yoda. She is a lifelong Star Wars fan and has ridden Star Tours over 270 times.