Why Wasn't Bodhi In 'Andor' Season 2? Riz Ahmed Reveals He Almost Was
Lyvie Scott
created: Aug. 19, 2025, 6:53 p.m. | updated: Aug. 24, 2025, 11:32 p.m.
“I’d rather honor Rogue and keep it straight.”That practice extended even to characters like Riz Ahmed’s Bodhi Rook.
According to Ahmed himself, Gilroy even considered it briefly — but he ultimately changed his mind to keep Andor’s final season as straightforward as possible.
There was no room for Ahmed in Andor Season 2, but he’s still down for a “standalone Bodhi Rook movie.” Bleeker Street“I spoke to Tony Gilroy about this afterwards,” Ahmed tells Inverse while promoting his upcoming film Relay.
“Much like Bodhi Rook, I’m willing to sacrifice myself for the greater cause here: the story-making sense,” Ahmed adds wryly.
If Lucasfilm is ever down to make a “standalone Bodhi Rook movie,” Ahmed is ready to suit up again.
4 months ago: Inverse