Empire Magazine’s January 2025 issue talks to Ben Mendelsohn on reprising Orson Krennic in Andor season 2, and on a potential clash with Dedra Meero he says “Dedra versus Krennic? I think it’s a bit of a mismatch. They’re all underlings to Krennic.”
Just as Krennic bumped up against internal resistance in Rogue One, he’ll have even more competition to face in Andor – like Denise Gough’s ultra-ambitious Dedra Meero, a highlight of Season 1. “If they didn’t see eye to eye, to me, it’s cute,” Mendelsohn tells Empire of the pair’s dynamic, in our new world-exclusive issue. “Dedra versus Krennic? I think it’s a bit of a mismatch. They’re all underlings to Krennic.” Expect plenty of jostling – even if the Imperial forces are all aligned in their aim. “They’re all going in one direction,” says Mendelsohn. “The Empire, if you speak your mind, there are differences of opinion.”
The real question is, does the return of Krennic also mean the return of Tarkin – the OG Star Wars baddie played by the late Peter Cushing, who stole credit for the Death Star in Rogue One (conjured with CGI, and a physical performance from Guy Henry)? “You know I can’t answer that,” swerves Mendelsohn. “And I delight in not being able to answer your question. It’s a beautiful thing.” Just like Krennic’s crisp white cape.
Read Empire’s full cover story on Andor Season 2 – speaking to Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, Genevieve O’Reilly and Ben Mendelsohn on the final chapters of Cassian’s story – in the January 2025 issue, on sale Thursday 21st November. Pre-order a copy online here.
Stream the first season of Andor on Disney+ now, with the second season arriving on April 22nd, 2025.
