Adria Arjona Shares Insights on Portraying Bix Caleen in Season 2 of ‘Andor’: “You’re Seeing the Evolution of These Characters”

In February 2022, Stellan Skarsgård hinted at a second season for ‘Andor,’ stating filming would commence in late 2022. By April, cinematographer Adriano Goldman indicated a shift from the original plan of five seasons to an expected three.

During the Star Wars Celebration in May, Lucasfilm officially announced a 12-episode second season. Gilroy clarified that the initial five-season plan was unfeasible due to the series’ magnitude, thus opting to conclude with one additional season that seamlessly connects to the events of Rogue One.

Recent reports suggest that the second season of ‘Andor’ will adopt a distinctive format characterized by significant time jumps, posing challenges for the entire production team. In a recent Collider interview, Adria Arjona, who portrays Bix Caleen, delved into the hurdles she faced in portraying an aging Bix, while also revealing intriguing insights into the show’s structure.

“Tony Gilroy is one of the most brilliant minds I have ever had the honor of picking. The structure for Season 2 was one that I’ve never heard anyone do before. It takes a course of time to get to right before Rogue One . He had a whole season to get to the end of Rogue One , and he’s like, ‘How am I going to do it?'”

Bix Caleen plays a pivotal role in the series, serving as the closest confidant to Cassian Andor.

“In between every three episodes, there’s a year, and then there’s three more episodes, then a year, and then three more. So, you’re seeing the evolution of these characters through such a large span of time, and I’ve never done that.”

Initially set for an August 2024 premiere, “Andor” encountered production setbacks due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Consequently, there’s speculation that its release may be pushed to 2025. Share your thoughts in the comments below!