Deadline is reporting that the upcoming Disney+ show based on Cassian Andor will be shepherded by Stephen Schiff.
Schiff serves as executive producer and showrunner on the live-action series, a prequel being toplined by Rogue One‘s star Diego Luna reprising his role as Cassian Andor. Jared Bush (Moana) originated the project and wrote a pilot script and a bible.
The project has hired writers as it prepares to open a writers room. Production is slated to begin next year.
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About Cassian Andor:
The rousing spy thriller stars Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, and will explore tales filled with espionage and daring missions to restore hope to a galaxy in the grip of a ruthless Empire. A release date for the series has not yet been announced.