Many fans of “Star Wars” became emotionally involved in the bond between Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) in “Rogue One”. However, the showrunner of the new series “Andor”, Tony Gilroy, understood the disappointment of those fans who felt that the relationship between Cassian and Jyn, often called a ‘ship’, was not given much attention. Instead, the two seasons of “Andor” delved deeply into Cassian’s complex relationship with Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona), as these characters have a long history dating back to their childhood. Here’s what Tony Gilroy expressed about this aspect:
I had a clear recollection of the events involving Jyn and Cassian in “Rogue One” and the incident in the elevator. That particular scene was etched deeply into my memory. I might have revisited it a few times. It was satisfying to find that my memory lined up with other takes and additional details, and I was impressed by how skillfully it was edited to maintain ambiguity. Eventually, I stopped caring about the ambiguity and thought, “Well, why wouldn’t someone hold hands at the end of the world?
It’s hard to understand why some Star Wars fans might feel disappointed. It seems clear that in Rogue One, Cassian Andor and Jyn Erso didn’t have a long-standing relationship; rather, they formed an emotional bond under extreme circumstances over just a few days at most. This doesn’t diminish Cassian’s connection with Bix, or vice versa. While it’s possible that a romantic relationship could have developed between Cassian and Jyn at some point, the ending of Rogue One makes that impossible. However, fans of any intellectual property can be incredibly passionate about their preferred relationships, also known as “ships.
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2025-06-11 14:02