“Was fascinated by Darth Vader”: When Andor star Diego Luna revealed how he felt watching Star Wars films in childhood

Andor lead Diego Luna grew up with a love for Star Wars. In a previous interview conducted on November 21, 2022, by MySanAntonio, the actor shared that Darth Vader made an indelible mark in his life when he first saw Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope as a kid. The towering height of the Sith Lord impressed Luna and brought him into the world of Star Wars as a young boy. He said,

"I was always fascinated by Darth Vader because he was just scary, he’s the character that sticks with me. “Star Wars was what my cousins would be talking about and playing. So, I just wanted to belong to that universe."

The initial exposure to Star Wars for Luna was more of a question of enjoyment—nay, but it was a way of identifying with his cousins who were incredible fans of the franchise. The star reminisced about how much he desired to be part of their universe and subsequently became close with the Star Wars narratives. His initial infatuation went in a full loop in his subsequent career as an actor.

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From a young fan to the star Andor in Star Wars

Andor star Luna's Star Wars fan base since childhood made his role in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) more special. Luna played Cassian Andor, a Rebel spymaster, in the hit film, a huge success for building the Star Wars universe even bigger. His work was critically acclaimed for filling out the Rebel cause and giving it moral gravitas.

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In the Star Wars universe again with Andor

Following Rogue One, Andor star Luna reprised the role in the Disney+ series Andor, which delves into the back story of Cassian Andor. The show is five years prior to the events of Rogue One and examines how a rebel emerges, with an emphasis on the struggles and sacrifices that define him. Andor has been hailed as having more mature storytelling, grounded and realistic, and going deeper into the world of Star Wars.

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How Star Wars defined Diego Luna's career

Andor star Diego Luna has talked frequently about how Star Wars affected his life as a child and a professional actor. His evolution from being in love with Darth Vader to being involved with the franchise is a result of the universality of storytelling across different generations.

According to Gizmodo, Luna explained,

"As a kid I remember waiting months to get my first Darth Vader case, It was a case of the Darth Vader mask that inside it had the crayons I would take to school. I would paint with them at home. I remember just like it became my portfolio [school carrying case]."

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What lies ahead for Diego Luna?

With Andor's overall triumph, fans await with anticipation for the next episode to continue the journey of Cassian Andor. Luna's contribution keeps bringing depth to the Star Wars universe with him emerging as a recurring character in the expanding galaxy far, far away.

Andor star Diego Luna's early interest in Star Wars and Darth Vader also worked in his favor. Boy fan to actor in Andor, his trajectory is a testament to the franchise's enduring appeal. As Luna explores the life of Cassian Andor, his work is still within the Star Wars universe.

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