Diego Luna, who portrays Cassian Andor in Andor and Rogue One, claimed that the series would make Rogue One look like a “different film,” especially where returning characters like K-2SO were concerned. Diehard Rogue One fans rightfully assumed that the series would give other members of the film the same treatment. Despite overlapping with the events of the film, the series is doggedly committed to keeping its story as insular as possible. Luthen warns the rebels on Yavin about the Death Star, naming Galen Erso as the one person who could potentially help them destroy it. By taking its time to parse out rumors about Galen, Andor inadvertently explains how Cassian already knew about Galen, and how the rebels found Jyn so quickly.