The Writers Panel

Andor creator Tony Gilroy + STRIKE

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May 2, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Unsolicited Memo That Shaped Andor

  • Tony wrote a long unsolicited memo to Kathleen Kennedy outlining how Andor should work, which later informed the series.
  • The show became viable once streaming economics improved and they embraced that memo's approach.
ADVICE

Blueprint Everything Before Production

  • Blueprint scripts and design every element before production to avoid costly mistakes on long commitments.
  • Work closely with production designers early to turn map sketches into a coherent, serviceable world.
INSIGHT

Hold Back Powerful Supporting Devices

  • Some supporting characters can limit story mobility; with K-2, Gilroy avoided making the droid central early on.
  • Reserving such devices for later preserves narrative flexibility and depth.
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