The Rebellion is back in full force.
Variety has exclusively learned Disney+ has officially submitted the second season of its critically acclaimed “Star Wars” series “Andor” for Emmy consideration in 23 categories. The mouse house is aiming high, placing its flagship drama in top-tier races, including outstanding drama series, and also revealing its episode selections for directing and writing submissions.
Screenwriter Dan Gilroy, best known for penning the thriller “Nightcrawler,” has chosen episode 209, “Welcome to the Rebellion,” for his drama writing bid, which will pit him against the scribes Mike White (“The White Lotus”) and Noah Wyle (“The Pitt”). At the same time, helmer Janus Metz will compete in the drama directing category for episode 208, “Who Are You?” facing off against the likes of Mark Mylod (“The Last of Us”) and Ben Stiller (“Severance”).
Star Diego Luna, who also serves as an executive producer, is again submitted for lead drama actor for his portrayal of Cassian Andor. While not nominated for the show’s first season, Luna’s performance this time brings more internal conflict and character evolution — an arc Disney+ hopes will resonate with voters. Luna will also be up for supporting actor (limited series) consideration for his role as boxing coach Andy Lujan in Hulu’s miniseries “La Máquina.”
The supporting actor category features possible bids from Stellan Skarsgård and Kyle Soller, while the supporting actress category includes a packed roster: Denise Gough, Adria Arjona, Faye Marsay, Elizabeth Dulau, and fan favorite Genevieve O’Reilly, who in particular, was highlighted for her turn of Mon Mothm, a senator torn between personal sacrifice and political revolution.
In the guest actor category, Disney+ is banking on the performances from Ben Mendelsohn, who reprises his role as Orson Krennic in episode 211, “Who Else Knows?”; Forest Whitaker, returning as Saw Gerrera in episode 205, “I Have Friends Everywhere”; and newcomer Benjamin Bratt, appearing in episode 209. Varada Sethu is the sole submission in the guest actress category for her performance in episode 206, “What a Festive Evening.”
Following the series’ strong Emmy debut, earning eight Emmy noms in 2023, including drama series, directing for Benjamin Caron, and a writing nod for creator Tony Gilroy. Disney+ aims to expand its tally this year, and with “Andor” standing as the most critically acclaimed series in the “Star Wars” portfolio. In its final season, the show deepens its emotional stakes, culminating in the events leading directly to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”
Disney+ appears confident that this year’s Emmy campaign will resonate with voters — and they have reason to believe it will.
All official Emmy submissions are below. Nomination voting runs from June 12 to June 23, with official nominations set to be announced July 15.
Variety Awards Circuit: Emmy
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIESSanne Wohlenberg, Executive ProducerTony Gilroy, Executive ProducerKathleen Kennedy, Executive ProducerDiego Luna, Executive ProducerLuke Hull, Executive ProducerJohn Gilroy, Executive ProducerDavid Meanti, Producer
DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIESJanus Metz (208)
WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIESDan Gilroy (209)
LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIESDiego Luna
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIESStellan SkarsgårdKyle Soller
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIESGenevieve O’ReillyDenise GoughAdria ArjonaFaye MarsayElizabeth Dulau
GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIESBen Mendelsohn (211)Forest Whitaker (205)Benjamin Bratt (209)
GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIESVarada Sethu (206)
CHARACTER VOICE-OVER PERFORMANCEAlan Tudyk / K-2SO (211)CASTING FOR A DRAMA SERIESNina Gold, Casting byMartin Ware, Casting by
CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A SERIES (ONE HOUR)Mark Patten, BSC (208)
FANTASY/SCI-FI COSTUMESMichael Wilkinson, Costume Designer (203)Kate O’Farrell, Costume SupervisorRichard Davies, Assistant Costume DesignerPaula Fajardo, Assistant Costume Designer
PERIOD OR FANTASY/SCI-FI MAKEUP (NON-PROSTHETIC)Emma Scott, Hair & Makeup Designer (208)Mathilda Austin, Hair & Makeup ArtistAmy Cuppage, Hair & Makeup ArtistHayley Gittins, Hair & Makeup Artist
PERIOD OR FANTASY/SCI-FI HAIRSTYLINGGerda Lauciute, Hair & Makeup Supervisor (203)Colette Fishlock, Hair & Makeup Artist/WigmakerHolly Caddy, Hair & Makeup ArtistSally Crawshaw, Hair & Makeup ArtistSuhyun Kang, Hair & Makeup ArtistNicola Mount, Crowd Hair & Makeup Supervisor
PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE PERIOD OR FANTASY PROGRAM (ONE HOUR OR MORE)Luke Hull, Production Designer (208)Toby Britton, Supervising Art DirectorRebecca Alleway, Set Decorator
MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A SERIES (ORIGINAL DRAMATIC SCORE)Brandon Roberts, Music by (208)
ORIGINAL MUSIC AND LYRICS“We are the Ghor” (208)Written by Nicholas Britell and Tony Gilroy
PICTURE EDITING FOR A DRAMA SERIESYan Miles, ACE (208)
SOUND EDITING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (ONE HOUR)David Acord, Sound Designer/Supervising Sound Editor (208)Margit Pfeiffer, Supervising Sound EditorJames Spencer, Dialogue EditorJosh Gold, Sound Effects EditorAlyssa Nevarez, Foley EditorJohn Finklea, Music EditorRonni Brown, Foley AristJana Vance, Foley Arist
SOUND MIXING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (ONE HOUR)David Acord, Re-Recording Mixer (208)Geoff Foster, Music MixerDanny Hambrook, Production Sound MixerRichard Duarte, Foley Mixer
SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS IN A SEASON OR A MOVIEMohen Leo, Visual Effects SupervisorTJ Falls, Visual Effects ProducerLuke Murphy, Special Effects SupervisorNeal Scanlan, Special Creature Effects SupervisorScott Pritchard, ILM Visual Effects SupervisorJoseph Kasparian, Hybride Visual Effects SupervisorSue Rowe, Scanline Visual Effects SupervisorPaolo D’Arco, In-House VFX SupervisorJean-Clément Soret, Digital Colourist
STUNT COORDINATION FOR DRAMA PROGRAMMINGMarc Mailley, Stunt Coordinator
STUNT PERFORMANCESafehouse Sequence (212)Martin Wilde, Cassian DoubleElliot Hawkes, Stunt UtilityXavier Lake, Stunt PerformerNikita Mitchell, Stunt Performer
