Diego Luna makes 5-word vow about Star Wars’ ‘best TV series ever’-Sabrina Barr-Entertainment – Metro

When the first season of Andor came out on Disney Plus two years ago, the impact that it had on fans around the world was unparalleled.

Diego Luna reprised the role of Cassian Andor from the 2016 Star Wars film Rogue One as the show delved into the character’s backstory, revealing how he came to join the Rebel Alliance.

Over the course of 12 episodes, fans were moved to tears by the tale that unfolded, with many expressing their view that Andor was the best Star Wars series so far, even after the acclaim that The Mandalorian received.

Metro recently spoke to Diego to hear about his new drama La Máquina on Disney Plus, and we also had the chance to discuss the future of Andor, as it will be returning for season 2 in its final outing.

While it’s been eight years for fans since Rogue One was released in cinemas, it’s been a decades since Diego, 44, first started playing Cassian, who made his Star Wars debut in the movie opposite Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, in a story that took place just before the events of the original trilogy.

‘There’s nothing like that,’ the actor said, regarding the love that he’s received from fans since Rogue One came out.

Diego will be returning as Cassian in the final season of Andor (Picture: Des Willie / Lucasfilm Ltd.)

He currently stars as boxing manager Andy in La Máquina, in a role that required the use of prosthetics on his face (Picture: Cristian Salvatierra/Hulu)

‘The love for Star Wars, the passion that fans have. It’s a very special connection, because I’m a fan too. I really like Rogue One. I’m really proud of what we did there.

‘I really like Andor. I like it as a professional, but also as part of the audience. That connection doesn’t happen often.’

He continued: ‘It happens with this universe and I’m lucky enough to work and belong to a family of very talented people.

‘I work with the best doing that show. It’s been great. Everything, every part of the process has something very special, and it’s because of the people involved.’

There is a lot of anticipation for Andor, especially considering fans already know the next season will be its last.

So what, if anything, could Diego tell us about what viewers can expect from the drama’s swansong?

Diego starred opposite Felicity Jones in Rogue One, which came out in 2016 (Picture: Jonathan Olley/Lucasfilm Ltd/Kobal/Rex/Shutterstock)

In his latest TV series La Máquina, Diego reunites with his close friend and longtime collaborator Gael García Bernal (Picture: Jaime Nogales/Medios y Media/Getty Images)

‘Oh my god, no I can’t say much,’ he admitted.

‘The only thing I can say is that this show has shown me how patient I can be. We’ve been working for a long time, and I can’t talk too much about it, but I can tell you, the wait is worth [it].’

He then gave a five word vow about the journey that awaits, stating: ‘The amount of work behind the second season… and I think that the connection between the audience and the characters – it’s going to pay out.’

It’s been more than two years now since Andor came out, and some people might feel as though that’s already a long-enough wait.

Nonetheless, Diego pointed out that in life there are sometimes ‘things you wait too long for’ – and in the case of Andor, ‘it’s not going to feel like that’.

‘The beauty of this second season is that you can go straight to watch Rogue One, and it’s going to have a different meaning. It’s going to look different and feel different,’ he promised.

Ahead of Andor’s return, Diego’s latest project La Máquina sees him play the part of an image-obsessed boxing manager called Andy.

The boxer who he is in charge of, Esteban ‘La Máquina’, is played by his longtime friend and collaborator Gael García Bernal.

While Esteban is a legend of the sport, it appears as though his career might be reaching its end.

Andy and Esteban strive to achieve one last shot at glory in the ring, but there are threats lurking in the shadows that could get in their way.

La Máquina and Andor are available to watch on Disney Plus.

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