Andor: Tony Gilroy on Oppressive Regimes and Popular Revolutions
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We talk with Peabody Award-winning writer and showrunner Tony Gilroy about his Star Wars series Andor, which asks the unnervingly timely question, “How is a revolution born?”
Episode Description
This week on We Disrupt This Broadcast, we’re talking about one of the most thrilling and politically thoughtful shows out right now – Andor. Peabody Awards Executive Director Jeffrey Jones talks with Andor creator and showrunner Tony Gilroy about the ideologies explored in the Disney+ series in the Star Wars story universe. They dive into how revolutions are formed, what pushes someone to become a revolutionary leader, and how studying historical revolutions informs Gilroy’s creative journey. Jeffrey then joins host Gabe Gonzalez to unpack what can be learned from Andor as a tale of a fascist, authoritarian state, as well as how audiences might react to the show in the current political climate.