Long duration star wars actress Genevieve O’Reilly talks about bringing Mon Mothma to life in upcoming Disney Plus series, Andor.
Mon Mothma is a somewhat odd character in the star wars cannon. She first appeared in STar Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi in a very limited role. The implication was that she held a high position within the Rebellion, but her role was not explored until Expanded Universe material began to be released. However, since then the character has made more appearances in official films and series played by Genevieve O’Reilly.
Geneviève O’Reilly interpreted Mon Mothma for the first time in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith in a deleted scene. The actress would then reprise the role in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story where she was clearly in a high position of power within the rebellion. The next Andor the series will see her steeped in the politics of the Empie and will likely flesh out her character more than in previous films.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Genevieve O’Reilly discussed Mon Mothma and how she didn’t expect to get the chance to dive into the character and really flesh it out:
“I’m not sure I did. It’s such a gift of a role. It was a real privilege to put myself in Caroline Blakiston’s shoes with George Lucas in the 80s, as well as to see her again at different times in my life. So to have the opportunity to explore it and dive into it – not just as a rebel leader, but also as a woman – has been something I never expected and something I’m thrilled to to be a part of.
Here is the synopsis of Andor:
“The ‘Andor’ series will explore a new perspective on the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series tells the story of the budding rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets got involved It is a time filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
Andor stars Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Fiona Shaw, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller and Genevieve O’Reilly. Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy, Stephen Schiff and Beau Willimon served as writers for the Star Wars series while Toby Haynes, Susanna White and Benjamin Caron directed the episodes.
Andor will premiere Disney Plus on September 21, 2022, with three episodes. Stay tuned for all the latest news on the upcoming series and be sure to subscribe to Heroic Hollywood’s YouTube channel for more original video content.
