What role will Mon Mothma play in Andor?
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Will we see Mon Mothma, the future leader of the Rebel Alliance in Andor?
Although she only appeared in Return of the Jedi, played by Caroline Blakiston, Mon Mothma is a central figure for the Rebellion, so much so that in the Legends she had been the protagonist of several adventures together with the most famous heroes of the franchise, also appearing in video games such as Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, where she was presented as one of the founders of the Rebellion together with Senator Bail Organa. With the entry into force of the Canon, this past of Mon Mothma has been debunked, reducing her appearances to a quick appearance in Revenge of the Sith, and in animated series, such as Star Wars: the Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels. .| ); }
“This guy gave his life for the galaxy, right? In short, he has openly, consciously and without vanity or recognition sacrificed himself. Who does such a thing? This first season will answer the question. It is about showing his repulsion to the revolution, his cynicism and his feeling of loss "
An emotional construction of the character that will also be built with the return of other well-known characters of the franchise, such as Saw Guerrera and Orson Krennic. The presence of Mon Mothma in Andor, however, represents one of the most anticipated appearances, with the confirmation that it will again be Genevieve O'Reily to play the former senator, a role that the actress played in Rogue One and dub the character in the animated series. Star Wars Rebels.
During the last Star Wars Celebration, O'Reily commented on her return as Mon Mothma in Andor:
“Well, I think this first season will be a way of making contact with the woman behind the character. It has always been a pillar of strength and diplomacy, but what does this mean for the woman behind the mask? We know that she will become a leader for the Rebellion. But earlier this season, she is still a senator in the Galactic Senate. She is still a woman struggling to change the fate of her world in the Galactic Senate. We know you have a chance to face Palpatine. I'm curious to see how she will fail, because we know what happens in Rogue One. I'm incredibly curious about her ”
