Disney has a secret Star Wars horror project in the works, according to Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy.
The mind behind the latest critical hit from a galaxy far, far away commented on Lucasfilm’s behind-the-scenes activities during a recent conversation with Business Insider. When asked how he might tackle a more sinister Star Wars project, he teased that the idea is one that Disney is already working on.
“They're doing that. I think they're doing that,” Gilroy said of the Star Wars horror project. “I think that's in the works, yeah.”
If accurate, it would mean fans could finally see Star Wars explore the Dark Side in a way that’s never been seen on the screen before, though what exactly the project is remains shrouded in mystery. It could materialize as a TV series, movie, or even something else entirely, and there’s no word on who exactly is leading the charge creatively. It could be years before we hear more about what Lucasfilm is cooking up when it comes to a horror Star Wars project, but Gilroy’s comments at least suggest someone at Disney is listening.
"The right creator, and the right moment, and the right vibe … you can do anything,” Gilroy added, referencing his time with Andor. “So, my hope is that the show connects, and then we can pass along the favor that we were given from 'Mandalorian,' and we can pass along a good healthy backwind to someone else who wants to do something else cool."
A no-holds-barred Star Wars horror movie has been the pie-in-the-sky dream for thousands of fans – and even Mark Hamill – for years. While the vast universe has spent decades exploring the Skywalkers and the many, many side characters that surround them, there is still plenty of room to see what some of its darker corners are hiding. It’s true that some spinoffs have looked at Star Wars through a scarier lens, but when it comes to big-budget productions, most projects tend to stick to stories that appeal to audiences of all ages.
Andor is one offshoot that has made a name for itself not only as one of the more mature Star Wars stories but one of the better ones, too. It made a splash with Season 1 in 2022 and remains a beloved slice of that universe today (we gave it a 9/10 in our review).
Gilroy and the rest of the team behind the show will bring an end to the wait for more when Andor Season 2 premieres its first three episodes April 22. For more, you can read up on how the success of Season 1 helped pave the way for Season 2. While we wait for those first episodes to drop later this month, you can check out our breakdown of some of the Star Wars projects coming in 2025.
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