It was a beautiful experience: Mexican star Diego Luna on playing a revolutionary in 'Andor'

"AKING "Andor", a show that has revolutionised the way people look at the "Star Wars" universe, has been nothing short of a beautiful experience for Mexican star Diego Luna, who says the whole team feels like a family now.

- RAVI BANSAL

When it came out with its first season in September 2022, "Andor" received widespread acclaim for adding nuance to the world of "Star Wars" by focusing on the story of a cynical nobody who ultimately becomes a symbol of resistance.

In the Tony Gilroy-created series, Luna plays the role of Cassian Andor, a thief from the fictional planet of Ferrix and charts his journey towards becoming a revolutionary for the Rebel Alliance that goes up against the Galactic Empire in the galaxy far, far away.

"From a personal perspective, it's been a wonderful journey. I've been working with people I admire and learned a lot from, we've created a family. And there's something beautiful about this show is that everyone comes to work really wanting to be there and contribute. And it's been special," Luna told PTI in a virtual interview from London.

Luna, who has worked with master filmmakers like Alfonso Cuaron ("Y Tu Mama Tambien"), Steven Spielberg ("The Terminal"), Gus Van Sant ("Milk") and Woody Allen ("A Rainy Day in New York"), said the cast and crew spent six tough years making the series, which is set to conclude with its much-anticipated second season.