Is Tony Gilroy becoming too prideful? Thoughts on this take on Star Wars Leaks?
Is their view justified?
Honestly, it kinda makes sense why Gilroy seems like the only one at Lucasfilm really taking Star Wars seriously right now. He comes from a background where storytelling, character depth, and world-building actually matter — he’s not caught up in just making flashy, surface-level content. Andor feels grounded and thoughtful, like he actually respects the universe he's working in, even if he's not a hardcore Star Wars fan. It’s like he saw the potential for complex, mature storytelling in this galaxy and went all in, focusing on real stakes, politics, and human drama rather than just throwing in familiar names and nostalgia bait.
Meanwhile, most of Lucasfilm’s other projects seem more focused on quick fan service and keeping the IP machine running. A lot of what they put out feels rushed or like it’s more about checking boxes than crafting something meaningful. Gilroy stands out because he treats Andor like a serious piece of storytelling first, not just a Star Wars product. He’s not afraid to challenge the audience or explore the grittier sides of the universe, and that alone makes it feel like he’s in a league of his own. It’s less about "what’s gonna sell toys" and more about "what’s a compelling story," and that’s a huge difference.
Is their view justified?
Honestly, it kinda makes sense why Gilroy seems like the only one at Lucasfilm really taking Star Wars seriously right now. He comes from a background where storytelling, character depth, and world-building actually matter — he’s not caught up in just making flashy, surface-level content. Andor feels grounded and thoughtful, like he actually respects the universe he's working in, even if he's not a hardcore Star Wars fan. It’s like he saw the potential for complex, mature storytelling in this galaxy and went all in, focusing on real stakes, politics, and human drama rather than just throwing in familiar names and nostalgia bait.
Meanwhile, most of Lucasfilm’s other projects seem more focused on quick fan service and keeping the IP machine running. A lot of what they put out feels rushed or like it’s more about checking boxes than crafting something meaningful. Gilroy stands out because he treats Andor like a serious piece of storytelling first, not just a Star Wars product. He’s not afraid to challenge the audience or explore the grittier sides of the universe, and that alone makes it feel like he’s in a league of his own. It’s less about "what’s gonna sell toys" and more about "what’s a compelling story," and that’s a huge difference.