Characters We Want To See In The Andor TV Series

K-2SO is by far one of the most memorable characters in "Rogue One." Voiced and motion-captured to perfection by the legendary Alan Tudyk, this cynical, sarcastic security droid once served the Empire before being captured and rewired by Cassian Andor. By the time the events of the movie roll around, K-2 is a loyal friend to Cassian and a useful spy for the burgeoning Rebel Alliance.

The good news is that K-2SO would be a natural fit for "Andor." While the "Rogue One — Cassian & K-2SO" comic has already depicted the pair's first meeting, there's no reason that story can't be told in live-action too, and Disney probably isn't afraid to retcon its own comic books to better serve a more lucrative "Star Wars" project. Beyond that, K-2's inclusion in the series would provide a chance to better delve into his relationship with Cassian, exploring the friction they might have felt as ex-enemies and showing how they came together as allies.

The bad news, however, is that in 2021, Tudyk said he had not been cast in the show's first season, clarifying that "if it stays on the air, stories keep getting told, I'll end up in there." That's not to say that other KX-series droids might not turn up in the show as lackeys of the Empire, but it does seem, at least, that fans will have to hold out until at least Season 2 before they get to see Cassian meet and reprogram his metallic BFF.

Ahsoka Tano has appeared in seven seasons' worth of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," three seasons of "Star Wars: Rebels," an episode of "The Mandalorian," and an episode of "The Book of Boba Fett." Not to mention, of course, the limited series "Ahsoka," which is due to begin filming in April 2022. There's certainly been no shortage of Ahsoka content in recent years.

While many fans won't necessarily be clamoring to see even more of Anakin Skywalker's ex-padawan — especially considering the controversy behind Rosario Dawson's casting as a live-action version of the character in 2020 — she could feasibly have a place in "Andor." During the time in which the series is set, Ahsoka is very much active (albeit in hiding), working for Bail Organa's Rebels under the codename "Fulcrum."

Curiously enough, according to "Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide," Cassian also took on the Fulcrum alias at some point during his career as a spy. This would suggest that he and Ahsoka had at least some form of contact during the early years of the rebellion, although what that contact may have looked like is anyone's guess. It's also hard to say whether Tony Gilroy and his crew will want to bring any Jedi characters into their grittier world of rebel espionage, but, if they do, Ahsoka will no doubt be waiting. As usual.

Although there's been no hint as to who might be playing the main antagonist in "Andor," it's safe to assume that they'll be an Imperial of one kind or another. And while it's likely that Tony Gilroy will want to bring in an original villain to face off against Cassian and his allies, it's also possible that a few legacy baddies might appear, too.

Take Grand Moff Tarkin, for example. The iconic "A New Hope" villain made a surprise cameo appearance in "Rogue One," using revolutionary technology that has since become more or less commonplace in both "Star Wars" and Hollywood in general. At the time, Tarkin's CGI was iffy at best — it seemed to vary from decent to woeful depending on the shot — but "Andor" could offer the perfect opportunity to give the character another go.

Tarkin, of course, was at the peak of his Imperial career at the time "Andor" is set, and the man who appears in "Star Wars: Rebels" during the same period is cunning, cruel, and outright terrifying. Whoever goes toe-to-toe with Cassian during "Andor" is bound to have a murderous superior to report to — that's just the way the Empire works. And if Vader's out of the question, then Tarkin will doubtless do the job just as efficiently.

Saw Gerrera is a Rebel unlike any other in the "Star Wars" galaxy. While most of the organized Rebel Alliance tends to play by the rules of war, Saw is a hardcore extremist with no qualms about torturing and murdering his enemies — hence why, by the time of "Rogue One," he has been disowned by most of his fellow Rebels. The character debuted in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and has also appeared in "Rebels," "The Bad Batch," and "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order."

As a hardened enemy of the Empire and an erstwhile ally of the Rebel Alliance, Saw's inclusion in "Andor" makes a lot of sense. And sure enough, in 2021, resident "Andor" leaker Stellan Skarsgård told a Swedish radio station that he had filmed at least one scene alongside Forest Whitaker, who portrayed Saw in "Rogue One."

By the time Saw appears in "Andor," he will have just abandoned his protégée and adoptive daughter, Jyn Erso, for fear of her Imperial family ties being used against his Rebel cell. As a result, the Saw who meets Cassian (and Stellan Skarsgård's unknown character) will likely be far more bitter and radical than the man we saw in "The Clone Wars" and "The Bad Batch." "Andor" could even provide a bridge of sorts for Saw, showing how he fell further still, finally becoming the hardened fanatic of "Rebels" and "Rogue One."

"Rogue One" fans may have noticed the glaring omission of one particular Imperial villain thus far, but just because Director Krennic is less recognizable than Vader, Tarkin, or even Thrawn, that doesn't make him less formidable. In "Rogue One," Krennic personifies the banality of evil: He's a bureaucrat and an ambitious careerist, a man who sees only beauty in the murder of countless innocents, and who will stop at nothing to maintain or advance his own position in the Empire.

Most of Krennic's post-"Rogue One" appearances in the "Star Wars" canon have involved the construction of the Death Star, which makes sense, considering his position as director of the Empire's weapons research program. As the Rebels first learn of the Death Star's existence in "Rogue One," it doesn't seem likely that "Andor" will be too involved with that particular storyline, although a Krennic cameo will be practically guaranteed if it is. Even without the Death Star, however, "Andor" could have room for Krennic, who undoubtedly had his fingers in many dastardly pies during his younger days.

As it happens, it was reported in 2021 that Ben Mendelsohn had indeed signed on for a role in "Andor," although this currently remains unconfirmed. Still, Mendelsohn's performance in "Rogue One" was as enthralling as it was unpleasant, and he'd be a welcome addition to the cast of Cassian's solo adventure.

Despite getting little more than a name-drop in "A New Hope," Bail Organa has gone on to become one of the most popular secondary characters in the "Star Wars" galaxy. Nowadays, the Alderaanian senator has turned up in everything from the prequel trilogy to "The Clone Wars" to "Rogue One," usually portrayed as one of the key organizers of the Alliance to Restore the Republic.

During the period in which "Andor" is set, Bail is mostly busy leading the fledgling Rebellion, recruiting more members — including Ahsoka Tano — to his cause. And while he is, sadly, destined to perish along with his homeworld of Alderaan during "A New Hope," Cassian's series could explore his contribution to the Rebellion in greater depth than ever before.

Bail fans will be glad to hear that, in 2020, rumors began to fly that Jimmy Smits was in talks to reprise the role for "Andor," alongside Alistair Petrie, who would be returning as General Draven. Not much more has been heard since, but with much of the show's cast yet to be announced, we'd say that Smits has as good a chance of making a comeback as anybody else.

Most "Star Wars" fans won't immediately know the name "Tivik," but you might remember his face — he's the informant who meets Cassian on the Ring of Kafrene in one of the opening scenes in "Rogue One." Acting as a useful connection between Saw Gerrera's insurgents and the Rebel Alliance, Tivik provides Cassian with information regarding the existence of the Death Star; sadly, when the pair are cornered by stormtroopers, Tivik's broken arm prevents him from fleeing, forcing Cassian to murder him so that Tivik won't be captured and interrogated by the Empire.

Although he has a very minor role in "Rogue One," Tivik is played by Daniel Mays, who some might recognize as something of a stalwart of prestige British television. Over the years, Mays has starred in shows such as "Doctor Who," "Good Omens," "Ashes to Ashes," and "Line of Duty" — he's exactly the kind of guy who could easily come back for a role on "Andor."

Tivik's association with Saw Gerrera would give the show a good excuse to introduce him, while his description in "Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide" as "an unscrupulous source of information" for the Rebel Alliance suggests he has a prior history with characters such as Cassian. Bringing back Tivik, building on that relationship, and perhaps even portraying him and Cassian as friends of sorts might give the latter a link to the darker side of the Rebellion — and shed a tragic new light on that scene in "Rogue One."