We’ve known about it for a long time, even before it was postponed until next year. AndreIn the second season of Star Wars The show moves closer and closer to the days before the incident. Rogue OneBy now, there is one familiar face (though there have been a few names mentioned before), and that person is: Star Wars First part story.
At D23 tonight, Lucasfilm confirmed that Alan Tudyk will be reprising his role as K-2SO. Andre Behind-the-scenes footage shown to attendees offered a glimpse into the beginning of Season 2. Rogue One A trusted comrade of Cassian’s, K2 is a valuable asset to Rebel Intelligence: a reprogrammed Imperial security droid that uses an Imperial appearance to infiltrate outposts and facilities undetected.
Of course, similar security droids are Star Wars rear Rogue OneFor the 2016 release, they were Respawn’s, if not K2 himself. Jedi Action games, and memorable ones AndreIn the first season of The Force Awakens, Cassian is menaced by a monster when he’s stopped by an Imperial patrol on the planet Niamh, but it’s unclear whether we’ll witness K2 and Cassian’s first meeting, or if we’ll jump ahead to a time when they already know each other.
The footage also confirms that Ben Mendelsohn will be returning as Director Orson Krennic, a role that was previously revealed by chance. Rogue OneThe villain and chief designer of the Death Star’s development met his explosive fate in that film, but it remains to be seen how he will be involved. Andre I don’t know yet.
Andre It’s expected to return to Disney+ sometime next year.
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