In 2014 and 2015, Vertigo published Si Spencer’s eight-issue graphic novel Bodies, a mind-bending mystery about four police officers from different historical eras who discover the same corpse in the same London location, decades apart. Featuring detectives from the present day, the 1940s, the 1890s and 2053, it’s a complex conspiracy thriller about a very dark future. Originally illustrated by four artists – Dean Ormston, Phil Winslade, Meghan Hetrick and Tula Lotay – each era had its own distinct feel and look.
Spencer, who had also written on other Vertigo titles including Judge Dredd and Books of Magick: Life During Wartime, sadly passed away in February 2021, meaning he wasn’t able to see Paul Tomalin’s eight-part Netflix series adapted from his work. It’s out now, with a sprawling cast of characters including Boiling Point and This Is England’s Stephen Graham, several established actors and a handful of newcomers. Here’s more about them.
Spencer, who had also written on other Vertigo titles including Judge Dredd and Books of Magick: Life During Wartime, sadly passed away in February 2021, meaning he wasn’t able to see Paul Tomalin’s eight-part Netflix series adapted from his work. It’s out now, with a sprawling cast of characters including Boiling Point and This Is England’s Stephen Graham, several established actors and a handful of newcomers. Here’s more about them.
- 10/19/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
In a 20-minute conversation about creating the fearsome Dedra Meero for “Andor,” actor Denise Gough mentions the show’s writing exactly seven times.
Nine times, if you count the last mention — “The writing, the writing, the writing!” — as multiple, but it’s hard to fault the Irish actor for being so thoroughly enamored with the scripts by Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy, Beau Willimon, and Stephen Schiff.
“It’s like a great play,” she told IndieWire over Zoom, speaking of how everything on “Andor” came together with the writing as its foundation. “Get out of the way. Don’t overthink it, don’t try and manage things or get out in front of it. You let it carry you along.”
Gough comes from the theater, where Gilroy saw her on stage a few years ago. “He saw Dedra then,” she said. “He’s the one that saw each of us and...
Nine times, if you count the last mention — “The writing, the writing, the writing!” — as multiple, but it’s hard to fault the Irish actor for being so thoroughly enamored with the scripts by Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy, Beau Willimon, and Stephen Schiff.
“It’s like a great play,” she told IndieWire over Zoom, speaking of how everything on “Andor” came together with the writing as its foundation. “Get out of the way. Don’t overthink it, don’t try and manage things or get out in front of it. You let it carry you along.”
Gough comes from the theater, where Gilroy saw her on stage a few years ago. “He saw Dedra then,” she said. “He’s the one that saw each of us and...
- 12/8/2022
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Throughout each episode of "Andor" to this point, the Tony Gilroy-created series has taken pains to set itself apart from the previous installments of Disney-owned "Star Wars" that have come before. As established in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," the protagonist Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) is far different than any other Rebel we've yet seen. The central story unfolds in a way that puts story and character first -- not Easter eggs, cross-pollinating cameos, and other types of fan-service. And in terms of villains, there might not be a single other figure in canon who can rival the terrifying, methodical, and relentless fanaticism of Syril Karn.
Portrayed brilliantly (and chillingly) by the always thoughtful actor Kyle Soller, Syril has undergone an oddly compelling arc from a jumped-up security goon to a pathetic wretch quietly enduring his mother's icy disapproval to an obsessive true believer in the Empire's authoritarian cause.
Portrayed brilliantly (and chillingly) by the always thoughtful actor Kyle Soller, Syril has undergone an oddly compelling arc from a jumped-up security goon to a pathetic wretch quietly enduring his mother's icy disapproval to an obsessive true believer in the Empire's authoritarian cause.
- 11/17/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
In "Andor," the shadow of the Imperial Empire looms over the galaxy. Entire planets are under their occupation. Their influence is silently felt across the galactic senate. Though "Star Wars" has never been a stranger to political themes, we've never quite seen daily life in this universe seem so bleak. The scale of the show is deliberately more intimate and personal to match our titular Cassian Andor's (Diego Luna) status. Instead of faceless Stormtroopers and powerful Sith Lords, our villains come in the form of the insidious Imperial officer Dedra Meero (Denise Gough) and weaselly bootlicker Syril Karn (Kyle Soller).
Though mostly separated for the first few acts of the series, in episode 8, Syril and Dedra finally cross paths. Brought in for questioning over his obsessive pursuit of Cassian Andor, Dedra sees something potentially valuable in his quest for vengeance. Though there was some speculation that Syril could eventually defect to the rebels,...
Though mostly separated for the first few acts of the series, in episode 8, Syril and Dedra finally cross paths. Brought in for questioning over his obsessive pursuit of Cassian Andor, Dedra sees something potentially valuable in his quest for vengeance. Though there was some speculation that Syril could eventually defect to the rebels,...
- 11/4/2022
- by Tyler Llewyn Taing
- Slash Film
Through nine episodes of "Andor" on Disney+, some fairly toxic relationships have popped up, none more so than the mother-and-son dynamic between Syril Karn and his domineering mother, Eedy Karn. Sure, the fixed marriage between Senator Mon Mothma to her husband and consort Perrin Fertha is fraught with problems. But at least they can bond over how miserable they are together while networking at cocktail parties on Coruscant.
From early on, it's clear that Eedy sees her floundering son as an epic disappointment who is wasting his potential. Seeing their pained interactions hints at a darker past that hasn't been revealed yet where Eedy may have some justification for the mistreatment of her son. Syril is finding new footing as a mid-level officer for the Empire, and if his confident interactions with Isb officer Dedra Meero in this week's episode are any indication, he may eventually make his mother proud.
From early on, it's clear that Eedy sees her floundering son as an epic disappointment who is wasting his potential. Seeing their pained interactions hints at a darker past that hasn't been revealed yet where Eedy may have some justification for the mistreatment of her son. Syril is finding new footing as a mid-level officer for the Empire, and if his confident interactions with Isb officer Dedra Meero in this week's episode are any indication, he may eventually make his mother proud.
- 11/3/2022
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
"Andor" is doing an awful lot to restore good will with many disenfranchised "Star Wars" fans. While the show might not be pulling in the viewership numbers that "The Mandalorian" or "Obi-Wan Kenobi" did (which is understandable), those who have been enjoying it are enjoying it thoroughly. There are many, many reasons for that, but chief among them is that we are getting some of the most enjoyable and compelling new characters in this universe that we've had in quite some time. Near or at the very top of that list? Syril Karn.
As played by actor Kyle Soller, Karn started out as a hard-nosed, devoted member of the Empire, and through one of the most unexpected character arcs of this franchise in years, he was beaten down and dejected. Syril is now living with his mom and desperately trying to get his life back. The layers Soller has brought...
As played by actor Kyle Soller, Karn started out as a hard-nosed, devoted member of the Empire, and through one of the most unexpected character arcs of this franchise in years, he was beaten down and dejected. Syril is now living with his mom and desperately trying to get his life back. The layers Soller has brought...
- 11/3/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
"Andor" fans love to hate on Syril Karn (Kyle Soller). He's a worm, a toady, a stalker, probably an incel, and very, very creepy. He may be right about Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) being a threat to the powers that be, but he's going about everything in the very worst way. It's fairly clear that this all stems from his upbringing, with his mother, Eedy (Kathryn Hunter), trying to control every aspect of his life, snooping in his personal things, being the worst sort of passive-aggressive, and guilt-tripping him like nobody's business. She gives him crap about preparing two meals a day for him and tells him how he's neglecting her. "Where's the return on my investment?" she asks him. One way she adds a little extra control is in one of those meals; his breakfast of blue milk and fancy cereal.
We've all been fascinated by the "Star Wars...
We've all been fascinated by the "Star Wars...
- 11/3/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The Disney+ series "Andor" has the distinction of being called the least Star Wars-y series in the galaxy. With a few small changes, this show could stand alone as an espionage drama. For fans who are feeling a little overwhelmed with the amount of content from the long-running franchise, the show is a big relief.
People still love the Star Wars universe. It's just that some of the recent offerings leaned so heavily on fan service and an "ooh, look at the Easter egg" style of storytelling that the actual narrative can suffer for it. Having a show that is good enough to stand on its own, without much in the way of Jedi or too many familiar characters, might even attract brand-new viewers to Star Wars.
It isn't just the fans who are praising the unfamiliar path that "Andor" is taking. In an interview with Collider late in...
People still love the Star Wars universe. It's just that some of the recent offerings leaned so heavily on fan service and an "ooh, look at the Easter egg" style of storytelling that the actual narrative can suffer for it. Having a show that is good enough to stand on its own, without much in the way of Jedi or too many familiar characters, might even attract brand-new viewers to Star Wars.
It isn't just the fans who are praising the unfamiliar path that "Andor" is taking. In an interview with Collider late in...
- 10/28/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
How well do you know your "Andor" cast? The latest "Star Wars" streaming series has drawn comparisons to the work of more than one 19th-century novelist, with /Film's own Lyvie Scott likening it to "Les Miserables" in space, and "Andor" showrunner Tony Gilroy describing the show's cast as "a huge, orchestral, Dickensian ensemble." The first three episodes of "Andor," which dropped last Wednesday, introduce us to new "Star Wars" planets like Ferrix and plenty of new faces as well.
One of those faces is Deputy Inspector Syril Karn, played by Olivier Award-winning stage, film, and television actor Kyle Soller. When we first meet Syril, he's standing at parade rest in his boss's office at the corporate security headquarters of the Pre-Mor (Preox-Morlana) Authority on Morlana One. Syril's got a bee in his bonnet about the two men our resident antihero, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), killed in a street encounter — and...
One of those faces is Deputy Inspector Syril Karn, played by Olivier Award-winning stage, film, and television actor Kyle Soller. When we first meet Syril, he's standing at parade rest in his boss's office at the corporate security headquarters of the Pre-Mor (Preox-Morlana) Authority on Morlana One. Syril's got a bee in his bonnet about the two men our resident antihero, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), killed in a street encounter — and...
- 9/26/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
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[This story contains spoilers for Andor’s first three episodes, as well as mild references to episode four.]
Throughout the Star Wars franchise, the Imperial characters have mostly been black and white, but with Andor exploring two lesser-known branches of the Empire, Denise Gough and Kyle Soller believe that their characters will add a little more gray to the mix.
Gough’s character, Dedra Meero, who will be introduced in episode four, is a supervisor for the Imperial Security Bureau, and a small detail of the Cassian Andor case falls within her purview, leading her to spearhead an investigation. However, as one of only two women on the Isb’s leadership council, she faces some roadblocks along the way. But for Gough, it’s more than just a matter of gender.
“She sees these other lazy guys getting to have power that they don’t deserve to have. I don’t think she thinks of herself as being a woman in a man’s world.
[This story contains spoilers for Andor’s first three episodes, as well as mild references to episode four.]
Throughout the Star Wars franchise, the Imperial characters have mostly been black and white, but with Andor exploring two lesser-known branches of the Empire, Denise Gough and Kyle Soller believe that their characters will add a little more gray to the mix.
Gough’s character, Dedra Meero, who will be introduced in episode four, is a supervisor for the Imperial Security Bureau, and a small detail of the Cassian Andor case falls within her purview, leading her to spearhead an investigation. However, as one of only two women on the Isb’s leadership council, she faces some roadblocks along the way. But for Gough, it’s more than just a matter of gender.
“She sees these other lazy guys getting to have power that they don’t deserve to have. I don’t think she thinks of herself as being a woman in a man’s world.
- 9/22/2022
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Another new “Star Wars” series has arrived on Disney+, but this one is different. “Andor” is set years before the events of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and follows the exploits of Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor, but in contrast to the previous live-action shows like “The Mandalorian” and “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” this is a decidedly grounded and gritty take on the “Star Wars” universe – and one completely devoid of Jedi and Sith and bounty hunters. In short, it’s a “Star Wars” story set in a new pocket of the universe, about real people struggling with the very real oppression of the Empire.
Luna anchors the ensemble but there’s an impressive cast of characters that show up in the first few episodes, and no doubt many more to come throughout the 12-episode first season. Check out our complete “Andor” cast and character guide below.
Diego Luna as Cassian...
Luna anchors the ensemble but there’s an impressive cast of characters that show up in the first few episodes, and no doubt many more to come throughout the 12-episode first season. Check out our complete “Andor” cast and character guide below.
Diego Luna as Cassian...
- 9/20/2022
- by Adam Chitwood and Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
The origin of Rebel Alliance intelligence officer Cassian Andor and what drew him into the good fight is at the fore of Disney+’s latest live-action Star Wars series, which is a slow-burn espionage tale worth sticking with.
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- 9/20/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
“Andor” is the first Star Wars live-action show that does not star a Jedi or a bounty hunter. Instead, the series focuses on the beginning whispers of the Rebellion through the eyes of Cassian Andor, an assassin and a Rebel spy introduced during the last days of his life in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” And it’s all the better for it, resulting in one of the best “Star Wars” stories yet told.
The series chronicles the five years leading up to the events of “Rogue One” and takes place just four years after “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” the most recent Star Wars live-action series to debut on Disney+.
In the four episodes released to the press, there are no Skywalkers or Sith yet, no light sabers or force users. Instead, “Andor” is the incredible story of everyday heroes that fan the initial embers of Rebellion and offer a glimpse...
The series chronicles the five years leading up to the events of “Rogue One” and takes place just four years after “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” the most recent Star Wars live-action series to debut on Disney+.
In the four episodes released to the press, there are no Skywalkers or Sith yet, no light sabers or force users. Instead, “Andor” is the incredible story of everyday heroes that fan the initial embers of Rebellion and offer a glimpse...
- 9/20/2022
- by Karama Horne
- The Wrap
When it drops on streaming later this fall, Andor is poised to finally deliver the backstory for one of the best Star Wars characters of the Disney era. The series, which reunites Rogue One star Diego Luna with producer and director Tony Gilroy, explores who Cassian Andor was before he became the revolutionary we met in the first Star Wars standalone film in 2016. How did he go from a refugee insurgent to becoming the Rebellion’s foremost secret agent and assassin?
The new Andor trailer begins to answer these questions, as we watch a younger, angrier Cassian infiltrating the Empire and causing havoc from within, while Mon Mothma and Stellan Skarsgard’s new Star Wars character work in secret from Coruscant. While both parties are working separately at first, Gilroy has teased that they’ll eventually converge in their fight against the Empire.
There are a few other points of...
The new Andor trailer begins to answer these questions, as we watch a younger, angrier Cassian infiltrating the Empire and causing havoc from within, while Mon Mothma and Stellan Skarsgard’s new Star Wars character work in secret from Coruscant. While both parties are working separately at first, Gilroy has teased that they’ll eventually converge in their fight against the Empire.
There are a few other points of...
- 8/1/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Unorthodox star Shira Haas and Stephen Graham are to lead Netflix’s mind-bending graphic novel adaptation Bodies, rounding out main cast alongside Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen’s Gambit), Kyle Soller (The Inheritance) and Amaka Okafor (The Responder).
Graham will play Elias Mannix, a central character to the story, while Haas, who broke out in Shtisel, will play one of the investigating officers, DC Maplewood.
Deadline revealed Paul Tomalin’s eight-part Bodies back in February, a UK crime thriller adaptation of a Si Spencer graphic novel, in which four different detectives try to solve murders in different time periods in London.
Fortune-Lloyd will play DS Whiteman, Okafor is DS Hasan and Soller is Di Hillinghead.
Line of Duty and The Irishman star Graham has developed a reputation as one of Britain’s most acclaimed actors and was most recently nominated for a BAFTA for his performance in BBC drama Time, losing out to co-star Sean Bean.
Graham will play Elias Mannix, a central character to the story, while Haas, who broke out in Shtisel, will play one of the investigating officers, DC Maplewood.
Deadline revealed Paul Tomalin’s eight-part Bodies back in February, a UK crime thriller adaptation of a Si Spencer graphic novel, in which four different detectives try to solve murders in different time periods in London.
Fortune-Lloyd will play DS Whiteman, Okafor is DS Hasan and Soller is Di Hillinghead.
Line of Duty and The Irishman star Graham has developed a reputation as one of Britain’s most acclaimed actors and was most recently nominated for a BAFTA for his performance in BBC drama Time, losing out to co-star Sean Bean.
- 7/8/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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