Tony Gilroy, the showrunner of Andor, has addressed why season 2 of the show has recast an iconic Star Wars character like Bail Organa. Given that Andor season 2's story outlines the years leading up to Rogue One, many expected Bail Organa to play a role in the project. Moreover, Andor sheds light on the origins of Star Wars' Rebel Alliance, something that Bail has been working towards since the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. In Andor season 2, though, Bail Organa's appearance takes on a slightly different form due to a recast.