Author Details
Andrew Gilman graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2022 with a degree in Human Communications and minor in Creative Writing. A diehard Star Wars fan, he's always looking for ways to immerse himself in the galaxy far, far away. His other passion is sports, and he's an avid Tampa Bay Rays, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Lightning fan.
Industry Focus
The Junior Editor for Screen Rant's Star Wars branch, Andrew knows everything he can fill his brain with about the franchise. He focuses on character and story, examining how the smaller details come together into the larger world. Keeping up with the canon is a priority of his, giving him insight on tales from all mediums.
Favorite Media
Andrew's favorite Star Wars film is The Empire Strikes Back, though Revenge of the Sith is neck and neck. The sequel possess every quality a Star Wars movie should, diving deeper into the psyche of the characters, providing iconic set pieces, an astonishing John Williams score, and Darth Vader at his most menacing.
Why Darth Maul's Duel With Vader Was Cut From Star Wars Rebels - And Why It Was The Right Call
Darth Maul and Darth Vader were originally meant to duel each other on Malachor in Star Wars Rebels, but Dave Filoni correctly scrapped the idea.
The Darkest Star Wars Rebels Story Was Never Told
While Star Wars Rebels did delve into mature narratives, the darkest story set up by The Mandalorian was never shown for the animated heroes.
Beautiful Ahsoka Promo Pays Tribute To Masters & Apprentices (Is Sabine A Jedi?)
A stunning promo for Ahsoka pays tribute to masters and apprentices throughout Star Wars history, implying that Sabine truly is a Jedi.
"The Galaxy Is Not Safe": New Ahsoka Trailer Reveals The Highest Stakes Yet For Star Wars' Disney Plus Shows
A new trailer for Ahsoka sees the titular character's enemies in hot pursuit, raising the stakes higher than any previous Star Wars Disney+ show.
"Everything Is Intentional": Ahsoka Star Reveals Lightsaber Fights That Are Far More Than Just Stunts
Sabine Wren star Natasha Liu Bordizzo explains that the lightsaber choreography in Ahsoka is a pathway into the characters' emotional states.
Star Wars Set Up The Mandalorian Season 3's Bo-Katan Arc 10 Years Ago
The culmination of Bo-Katan Kryze's arc was shown in The Mandalorian season 3, completing Dave Filoni's plan made a decade ago.
Star Wars May Finally Reveal How Kylo Ren Got Darth Vader's Helmet After 8 Years
Star Wars: The Force Awakens set up a mystery revolving around Darth Vader's burnt helmet, and how it was recovered may finally be revealed.
Will The Mandalorian's Marshal Return? Timothy Olyphant Dodges The Question With Style
Cobb Vanth star Timothy Olyphant dodged questions of a return in The Mandalorian, despite the character's Book of Boba Fett post-credit tease.
Star Wars Retcons A Rise Of Skywalker Villain Into A Key Original Trilogy Moment
From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi has retconned one of The Rise of Skywalker's Final Order villains into the Battle of Endor.
One Line In A New Hope Explains Why Star Wars Rebels Killed The Inquisitors (So Why's One In Ahsoka?)
One line in A New Hope convinced Dave Filoni that the Inquisitors had to be killed off in Star Wars Rebels - but one is still alive in Ahsoka.
"Everything Went Wrong" - Why Empire Strikes Back's Most Emotional Scene Was A Nightmare To Film
The carbon-freeze scene was The Empire Strikes Back's most emotional, but the shooting conditions were disastrous for the cast and crew.
Grogu May Be Great, But One Mandalorian Star Preferred Working With Jawas
Cobb Vanth actor Timothy Olyphant had a blast working with Grogu, but it was the Jawas that made The Mandalorian feel like a kid again.
George Lucas Asked Three People To Direct The Star Wars Prequels (Why Did They Turn Him Down?)
George Lucas approached multiple directors to helm the Star Wars prequel trilogy, directing the films himself after they declined for the same reason.
Does Star Wars Need To Take A Few Years Off?
In light of Disney CEO Bob Iger announcing a cut back on new releases, the possibility exists that Star Wars may need to take some time off.
George Lucas' Vision Of Bo-Katan Kryze Was Originally Very Different
Bo-Katan Kryze has long been known as the sister of Mandalorian Duchess Satine, but this twist in The Clone Wars was a surprise even for George Lucas.
How Powerful The Inquisitors Are Compared To Darth Vader & How Many It'd Take To Beat Him
The Inquisitors in Star Wars are a group of former Jedi devoted to hunting down remnants of their own Order, trained by and serving under Darth Vader.
Disney CEO Admits They'll Make Less Star Wars 11 Years After $4 Billion Lucasfilm Purchase
Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that the company will be producing fewer Star Wars releases to control spending and limit financial deficits.
5 Star Wars Things To Expect At Comic Con 2023
While Star Wars will have a smaller presence at San Diego Comic Con 2023 than in years past, there are still a number of panels to keep an eye on.
Ahsoka's Inquisitor Officially Named - Has Every Star Wars Theory Been Destroyed?
The name of the Inquisitor in Ahsoka has been revealed, potentially shattering every Star Wars theory surrounding their mysterious identity.
Ahsoka Trailer 2 Breakdown: 17 Star Wars Story Details & Secrets You Missed
Star Wars has released the official trailer for Ahsoka, teasing a dozen new details about the series' story, characters, and background.