Incoming Bail Organa Benjamin Bratt had such a superb time becoming a member of the Star Wars galaxy that he pitched further scenes he might seem in for the second season of Disney+’s acclaimed Andor — but sadly, his pleas fell on deaf ears due to the sensible prices they’d invoke.
“I’ve heard it described that Tony [Gilroy, Andor showrunner] used the phrase keen in my method to not solely becoming a member of the group, but within the work, and he’s proper,” Bratt told Entertainment Weekly. “I was so keen, in actual fact, that after changing into associates with Al [Mackenzie, who plays Perrin on the series] and Genevieve [O’Reilly, who plays Mon Mothma], I began lobbying very closely to Tony to be part of the marriage sequence in episode 3, which was really shot on the finish of the schedule.”
“I mentioned, ‘I do know you have achieved this intelligent little reveal for Bail in episode 6, and we have already shot that and it’s very efficient, but it can nonetheless work within the story although,’” he defined. “‘Ought to we not ponder that I’ve this deep and long-term friendship with my fellow senator, Mon? I imply, would not it make sense that I might be on the wedding ceremony exhibiting up with a present?’”
Gilroy wasn’t satisfied, sadly.
“He mentioned, ‘I like your enthusiasm, but it’s a really costly thought. It is too late for that,’” Bratt mentioned. At a time when the present couldn’t afford to make the horror film introduction to Ok-2SO they’d initially deliberate, it’s not too shocking that they couldn’t rework already written, deliberate scenes to incorporate one other actor — but simply think about the long run Particular Version variations of the present that could possibly be made if Lucasfilm modifications its thoughts!
Andor is accessible to stream in its entirety on Disney+.