Andor Season 2: Genevieve O’Reilly Teases a Grittier, More Dangerous Season

Following last year’s smash hit Andor, all eyes are on this weekend’s Star Wars Celebration for any inkling as to what’s next for Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and company when the Rogue One prequel series returns for Season 2. Attendees at the event were given a peek at an exclusive trailer showing Cassian taking on new missions, going undercover, and more all in the name of rebellion. One character not seen in said footage, however, was Mon Mothma played by Genevieve O’Reilly. Collider’s own Steve Weintraub took the chance to ask her what’s ahead for the character in Season 2. Mothma is a key player in the larger Star Wars canon, rising to become the leader of the Rebel Alliance in opposition to Emperor Palpatine’s horrific actions. O’Reilly first played the character in a scene cut from Revenge of the Sith before eventually reprising the voice role in the animated series Star Wars Rebels and later Rogue One. Andor Season 1 sees her involved in political intrigue as she f