Summary
Diego Luna has achieved extreme success through theStar Warsuniverse, but the actor has given up on one of his dreams. Having played Cassian Andor inRogue One: A Star Wars Storyandthe critically acclaimedAndor, Luna has entrenched himself as a leading man in a galaxy dominated by the Empire. He has played a character who served the Rebellion, gave his life in a heroic sacrifice, and saved countless others. AtD23, whereScreen Rantis in attendance, Luna emphasized there is one thing that he has not accomplished.
Despite having hope that he would someday have the opportunity to meet Jabba the Hutt, Luna admits thatthere are no plans for him to encounter the crime lord. In an interview withIGN, he explained thathe has given up on that dream,and he no longer even wants to touch the alien. Check out Luna’s interview below:
He “sent the message to the universe” and nothing came of it, so he is tired of talking about his failed hopes.
Diego Luna Has Achieved Even Greater Star Wars Dreams
Andor Has Become A Massive Critical Success
Luna may not have gotten the opportunity to clash with Jabba the Hutt on-screen, but he has been granted a show of his own.Andortells the story of Luna’s Cassian as he evolves into the rebel who sacrifices his life inRogue One. Season 1 was an enormous critical success, which is whyAndorseason 2has already been confirmed for a 2025 release. With Cassian having already joined the Rebel Alliance, the show will explore the rest of the adventures that led him to his eventual sacrifice.
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Andorhas become a global phenomenonand enjoyed an incredible critical response. On Rotten Tomatoes, it currently sits at a 96% Tomatometer score and an 87% audience score. Both rankings afford the show the highest scores ever for a live-action show within the franchise. With a new era ofupcomingStar Warsshows and movieson the horizon,Andorhas secured its place as a renowned piece of the universe. Check out the chart below, which compares every live-actionStar Warsshow’s Rotten Tomatoes scores:
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More is undoubtedly to come as season 2 approaches. Cassian may cross over with other shows or may remain in his own corner of the universe. Even if Luna never gets the chance to meet Jabba the Hutt,he still has the opportunity to fulfill other amazing dreamsas a world-renowned star. Compared to Jabba, the shocking success ofAndoris far more incredible. TheStar Warsuniverse will have even more to offer Luna in the near future, as his character becomes more essential to an ever-changing galaxy.
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Star Wars
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.
