Andorseason 2’s cast sees the major characters from season 1 returning, complete with some new additions and a host of familiar faces fromStar Wars' history. SinceAndorseason 1’s ending, audiences have been greatly anticipating updates about the show’s second outing, which concludes mere moments before the events ofRogue One: A Star Wars Story.Andorseason 2’s storyfollows on from season 1, with the titular character now embedded within the fledgling Rebel Alliance as he fights against the Empire.
Given thatAndoris often considered thebest-rankedStar WarsTV show, the anticipation for the release of season 2 was unlike any other. A primary reason behind the show’s initial acclaim wasAndor’s cast, which consisted of several fantastic actors who brought some of the franchise’s most intriguing, compelling, and grounded characters to life, which many hoped would continue inupcomingStar WarsTV shows. Evidently, this happens inAndorseason 2, with the second outing boasting the same strong actors from season 1, alongside faces both new and familiar.
Diego Luna as Cassian Andor
Date of Birth: June 01, 2025
Actor:Diego Luna is a Mexican actor born in Toluca. Luna’s early acting career included roles in Mexican theater and several telenovelas.Luna’s breakthrough role came in the Alfonso Cuarón-directedY tu mamá también,which spearheaded his emergence into Hollywood. Some of Luna’s Hollywood roles includedThe Terminal, Elysium, andThe Book of Life, with the actor continuing his extensive work in Mexican productions. Luna is best known for his recent roles inRogue OneandAndor, as well as his lead performance inNarcos: Mexico.
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Cassian Andor
Character:Luna plays the titular role inAndor.Raised as an orphan on Ferrix who was accidentally taken off a planet on which he lived among a primitive tribe, Cassian Andor never took kindly to the Empire. Eventually, Cassian’s quest to raise enough money to take his loved ones somewhere the Empire could not reach them embroiled him in open rebellion against the fascistic organization.Rogue Onehighlighted this, withAndorseasons 1 and 2 depicting his background as a fundamental member ofStar Wars’Rebel Alliance.
Stellan Skarsgård as Luthen Rael
Date of Birth: July 10, 2025
Actor:Stellan Skarsgård is a Swedish actor born in Gothenburg. Like Luna, Skarsgård’s early career consisted of films and TV shows produced in his home country. Some of Skarsgård’s earlier Hollywood credits came in movies likeThe Hunt for Red OctoberandGood Will Hunting.Skarsgård’s collaborations with director Lars von Trier inBreaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark,andDogvilleare often seen as his breakout roles, leading to mainstream appearances in thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise,Mamma Mia!,the MCU, and, more recently, sci-fi franchises likeDuneandStar Wars.
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Character:Skarsgård plays Luthen Rael inAndor, a new addition to theStar Warsfranchise for season 1. Luthen Rael is revealed as one of the orchestrators of the Rebel Alliance, working alongside Mon Mothma under the guise of an antique store owner to oppose the Empire. Luthen recognizes Andor’s unique abilities and enlists him, withAndorseason 2 detailing how this band of disparate rebels turns into the Rebel Alliance from theoriginalStar Warsmovie.
Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma
Date of Birth: July 12, 2025
Actor:Genevieve O’Reilly is an Irish-born Australian actor born in Dublin. Outside ofStar Wars, O’Reilly’s career primarily consists of Australian film, TV, and theater productions.Genevieve O’Reilly’s breakthrough role arguably came inStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, her first appearance as Mon Mothma, which, of course, led to her reprising the role inRogue One,Star Wars: Rebels,Andor, andAhsoka.O’Reilly also had small roles inThe Matrix ReloadedandThe Matrix Revolutions,as well asTolkienand a voice role in the popular video gamesOverwatchandOverwatch 2.
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Character:Mon Mothma is one of the more vital cogs in the origin of the Rebel Alliance, something that began in theStar Warsprequels. Despite being a senator during the reign of the Empire, Mothma secretly conspired with Luthen Rael to oppose the organization, eventually ceding her role as a politician and forming the Rebel Alliance.Andorseasons 1 and 2 explore how this came to be, providing extensive backstory to an iconic faction ofStar Wars.
Adria Arjona as Bix Caleen
Date of Birth: June 03, 2025
Actor:Adria Arjona is an American actor born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Some of Arjona’s earlier roles includeThe Belko Experiment, Pacific Rim: Uprising, andTriple Frontier.Arjona’s breakout roles include a recurring role inTrue Detectiveseason 2, the lead inThe Emerald City,and a main cast role inGood Omens, all of which led to more mainstream appearances in the 2020s.Andorwas one such show, with another including an acclaimed role in Richard Linklater’sHit Man.
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Character:Arjona plays Bix Caleen inAndor, a resident of Ferrix who grew up alongside Cassian. Bix and Cassian have a long history as close friends, but it is clear their relationship has romantic undertones. Bix is one of the few people Andor truly trusts and cares for, leading her to be captured by the Empire and subjected to strenuous torture so that she can reveal where Cassian is. InAndorseason 1’s finale, Cassian managed to smuggle Bix off of Ferrix, leading to her role inAndorseason 2.
Kyle Soller as Syril Karn
Date of Birth: August 11, 2025
Actor:Kyle Soller is an American actor born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. A great deal of Soller’s earlier career, and even more recent success, came in theater acting, with his performance inThe Inheritanceearning him several awards. Regarding film and TV,Soller’s breakthrough role was arguably inPoldarkwhich led to his casting inAndorand, subsequently, Netflix’sBodies.
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Character:Syril Karn is first introduced as a by-the-books, Deputy Inspector of Pre-Mor, an Empire-affiliated security company. A string of murders put him on the path of Cassian Andor, whom he is dedicated to finding at all costs. Eventually, Syril somehow begins rising the ranks of the Imperial Security Bureau, to the point of saving a highly decorated officer, Dedra Meero, duringAndorseason 1’s finale. InAndorseason 2, Syril continues trying to rise to the top of his field, fueled by his obsession with catching Cassian Andor.
Denise Gough as Dedra Meero
Date of Birth: Jun 15, 2025
Actor:Denise Gough is an Irish actor born in Wexford. Much like Soller, Gough’s earlier work came predominantly on stage, as well as several British TV shows and movies.Gough is perhaps best known for her performances in the likes ofColette, Too Close,andUnder the Banner of Heaven,leading to her role inAndor.
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Dedra Meero
Character:Gough plays Dedra Meero inAndor, perhaps the main villainous presence in the show. Like Syril, Dedra is a driven, intelligent person who works in the Imperial Security Bureau. Dedra begins piecing together several insurrections against the Empire, insisting that they are a connected web of attacks by a rebel cell. This leads her to investigate the likes of Luthen Rael and Cassian Andor. InAndorseason 2, Dedra continues trying to find evidence of a wider rebellion against the Empire, putting her at odds with Cassian, Luthen, and Mon Mothma.
Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic
Date of Birth: July 26, 2025
Actor:Ben Mendelsohn is an Australian actor born in Melbourne, Victoria. Several Australian theater and TV productions made up Mendelsohn’s earliest work. This was beforeMendelsohn’s breakout role in the Australian filmThe Year My Voice Broke.The movieAnimal Kingdombrought Mendelsohn more international fame, leading to performances in Hollywood movies likeThe Dark Knight Rises, Mississippi Grind,andReady Player One. Mendelsohn joined the MCU as Talos in 2019, while also earning acclaim for his role in the Netflix drama,Bloodline.
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Character:Mendelsohn portrays Orson Krennic inAndorseason 2, reprising his role fromRogue Oneafter being absent from season 1. Orson Krennic is the director of the Empire’s Project Stardust, otherwise known as the construction of the Death Star. Given how big a role Andor played in the theft of the Death Star plans andAndor’s reveal that his time in prison saw him contribute to its construction, it makes sense for Krennic to appear inAndorseason 2. This bridges the gap between the show andRogue One, solidifying the former as a true prequel to the latter.
Alan Tudyk as K-2SO
Date of Birth: July 15, 2025
Actor:Alan Tudyk is an American actor born in El Paso, Texas. Tudyk is a prolific character actor, known for providing his voice and acting talents to a myriad of shows and movies over the last two decades.Some of Tudyk’s most well-known film roles include28 Days, A Knight’s Tale, Dodgeball, 3:10 to Yuma,andTransformers: Dark of the Moon,to name only a small handful. Tudyk’s voice work is arguably more prolific than his on-screen acting, which ties to his role in theStar Warsfranchise.
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Character:Tudyk plays the droid K-2SO inAndorseason 2. Like Mendelsohn’s Krennic, K-2SO was not part ofAndorseason 1 but was introduced inRogue One, withAndorseason 2 bridging the gap between the former and latter projects. K-2SO is a reprogrammed Imperial security droid who becomes best friends with Cassian, withAndorseason 2 exploring their first years together beforeRogue One’s story.
Andor Season 2’s Supporting Cast & Characters
Forest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera:Saw Gerrera is a radicalized leader of a rebel cell against the Empire, who sometimes works alongside Luthen. Saw debuted inStar Wars: The Clone Wars, before going on to appear inRogue One, Star Wars: Rebels, andAndor.Andorseason 2 explores his further descent into radicalization and guerilla warfare against the Empire. Whitaker is best known for his roles inPlatoon, Good Morning, Vietnam,andThe Last King of Scotland.
Andy Serkis as Kino Loy:Kino Loy was a character inAndorseason 1 whom Cassian worked with to escape a brutal Imperial prison. Kino Loy was thought dead after revealing he could not swim and re-entering the prison, but he was confirmed for a role in season 2 shortly after. Andy Serkis is best known for his motion capture roles inThe Lord of the Rings, King Kong,the rebootedPlanet of the Apesseries, and even Snoke inStar Wars: The Last Jedi.
Faye Marsay as Vel Sartha:Vel is one of the rebels Andor conspired with in season 1, the cousin of Mon Mothma, and an ally of Luthen Rael. InAndorseason 2, Vel continues in her fight against the Empire. Faye Marsay is predominantly known for her role as The Waif inGame of Thronesseasons 5 and 6.
Varada Sethu as Cinta Kaz:Cinta is another of the rebels Cassian worked with inAndorseason 1 and is in a relationship with Vel. Much like her partner, Cinta continues fighting against oppression inAndorseason 2. Aside fromAndor, Sethu is known for her roles inJurassic World: DominionandDoctor Who, as of the show’s 2024 soft reboot.
Elizabeth Dulau as Kleya Marki:Kleya Marki is the primary ally of Luthen Rael, posing as the attendant in his antique store. Kleya is often a liaison for Luthen when he cannot contact his rebel operatives himself, and, as such, is vital to his operation. Elizabeth Dulau is known forMaternal, All the Light We Cannot See, andWicked.
Anton Lesser as Major Partagaz:Partagaz is the head of the Imperial Security Bureau who strikes a bond with Dedra Meero inAndorseason 1.Andorseason 2 furthers this connection as Partagaz and the other ISB agents seek out Cassian, Luthen, and other rebel operatives. Anton Lesser is also best known forGame of Thrones, in which he played Grandmaester Qyburn.
