366. Andor Season 2 Speculation & May the 4th Be With You!

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Why did Andor recast Bail Organa with Benjamin Bratt instead of Jimmy Smits?

The episode opens with hosts Brock and James welcoming guest Heidi for a May the 4th special. They begin by discussing the newly released Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, focusing on the first three episodes involving Asajj Ventress. Heidi notes Ventress is resurrected via a Lazarus pool, prompting questions about why Vader never discovered this method to save Padmé. The hosts then shift to Andor Season 2, specifically episodes 4-6. Brock expresses frustration with the episode lengths and disruptive French-language ads on Disney+, arguing the show should be released as a theatrical film. Heidi highlights a hidden visual motif of Death Stars throughout Andor, similar to Hidden Mickeys at Disney parks. A major topic is the recasting of Bail Organa, originally played by Jimmy Smits, with Benjamin Bratt. The hosts debate the reasons, suggesting scheduling conflicts or salary disputes, and discuss the importance of maintaining actor continuity. They speculate on character arcs, predicting Bix may die in the next arc and Luthen might not survive the series. Other points include Saw Gerrera's inhalation of toxic gases explaining his Rogue One appearance, Mon Mothma's storyline, and the possibility of seeing characters like Biggs or General Dodonna. The hosts share their top five moments from the Andor arc, including Bix's revenge and Saw killing a traitor. The episode concludes with odds segments on topics like Star Wars rock-paper-scissors tournaments and Perrin's redemption, followed by personal updates from Heidi about her books and her niece's javelin throwing achievements.

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A loose May the 4th discussion turns Andor reactions into Rebels, Leia, and Rogue One theories.

May the 4th gives this Rebel Scum episode a clear spark, as Brock, James, and guest Heidi use Star Wars Day to work through three episodes of Andor Season 2 before drifting into theories around Benjamin Bratt, Rebels, Leia, and the show's pull toward Rogue One.

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You want May the 4th energy with Andor gripes, Rebels-thread speculation, and a possible Leia-sized detour.

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