According to Variety, Stellan Skarsgard (Chernobyl) and Kyle Soller (Brexit) are currently in final negotiations for their roles in the upcoming spy series based on Cassian Andor from Rogue One.
The as of yet untitled Cassian Andor series has been set for release in 2021, but considering the current circumstances it’s no longer certain that will be the case.
Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote “Rogue One,” is set to write the pilot for the series in addition to directing multiple episodes. He will work alongside series showrunner Stephen Schiff. Disney had previously indicated the show would debut in 2021, but it is unknown if the recent industry-wide shutdown caused but he COVID-19 pandemic will alter the premiere. Same goes for a production start date, which is still unknown due to the pandemic.