With the story ofAndorseason 2 set to tie even more into the formation of theRebel Alliance, there are a plethora of options for incredible character cameos, andStar Warsseems to be setting up a massive one. WhileAndor, aStar WarsTV showthat’s known for being more boots-on-the-ground rather than fantastical, will likely refrain from oversaturating its upcoming season 2 with cameos, it does seem as if the franchise is setting up one important possibility. As the Rebel Alliance forms, theGalactic Empireprepares to move against it, and one character is key in this.
The newly releasedStar Wars Encyclopediaincludes Grand Moff Tarkin’s story, including an instance that connects him deeply to the Ghorman Massacre- an event that’s already set to be a focus inAndorseason 2. The Ghormans were mentioned in the Imperial Senate by Mon Mothma inAndorseason 1, and long before then, it was revealed that Mon Mothma had to flee the Empire after publicly blaming Palpatine for their actions during the Ghorman Massacre. Tarkin’s involvement in this key event, which will no doubt be shown, seems to suggest that he could make an important appearance.
Tarkin’s atrocities, including those on Ghorman, cause a public outcry that leads to him being reassigned to overseeing pacification operations in the Western Reaches. When the Salient system in the region resists the Empire, Tarkin confronts the Salient Battle Group and Saw Gerrera’s Partisans, who are in league with them. He quashes the battle group and takes over the system.
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The Ghorman Massacre & The Death Star
Tarkin’s story would fit perfectly into the timeline ofAndorseason 2, and even more than that, it would be a vital part of everything else that’s happening at the time. There are still elements of Tarkin’s story in canon that have yet to be told; most notably is the story of how he came to be in charge of the Death Star. Given thatAndorseason 1 already tied itself intimately to the construction of the Death Star,it’s reasonable to believe that Tarkin’s own story surrounding the superweapon would be told, especially withDirector Krennic confirmed to appear.
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There Are Complications To Bringing Tarkin Back
This, however, would be a difficult feat to achieve. Tarkin’s appearance inRogue One: A Star Wars Storywas, and still is to a degree, highly controversial, causing a legal battle with Peter Cushing’s estate that’s still ongoing. It’s hard to imagine that Lucasfilm would willingly get itself into deeper waters with this, though there are certainly other options.A full recast would no doubt be the best choice, but Lucasfilm has been hesitant to do so in recent years, as proven by the CGI recreations of Luke Skywalker inThe MandalorianandThe Book of Boba Fett.
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Still, given how important Tarkin’s story is to the overall narrative ofAndorseason 2, it seems likely thatStar Warscould have finally made an exception to this rule - or at least found a creative way around it.Andorseason 1 proved that this show and its creators are willing to take risks, and that those risks pay off. It wouldn’t be surprising, then, to discover how Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, and more of the creative team managed to bring Tarkin to life once again, should that be the avenue taken with the Ghorman Massacre inAndorseason 2.
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Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
