https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/26/disney-releases-trailer-and-premiere-date-for-latest-star-wars-series-andor-starring-rogue-one-rebel-hero/ > Disney+ released its first trailer for upcoming series “Andor,” a prequel to “Rogue One.” It will premiere on the service on August 31 with two episodes to start. In total, the series will have 12 episodes, which was confirmed by Lucasfilm at today’s Star Wars Celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center. Diego Luna will reprise his role as “Rogue One” hero, Cassian Andor. > “Star Wars” fans will know that the 2016 film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is indeed the conclusion of Cassian Andor’s story, set just before the events of the original 1977 “Star Wars.” “Rogue One” grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. The upcoming series, “Andor,” will be set five years before “Rogue One” and will also include flashbacks from Cassian’s childhood. “Andor” will reveal how and why Cassian joined the rebellion.