The introduction of streaming services into the entertainment ecosystem is another one of those moments that changed everything. It’s a change in the game that’s led to both the 2023 WGA writer’s strike, as well as the recent SAG-AFTRA actor’s strike, as this brave new world has raised grievances that have now thrown a wrench into productions far and wide; which just happens to include the world of the Star Wars spin-off Andor.
One of the sticking points in this conflict has been pointed out by creator Tony Gilroy, who has gotten pretty honest about why he feels streaming is “close to ruining” the entire entertainment industry. As he spoke with IndieWire on behalf of the series’ 2023 Emmy nominations, the Rogue One co-writer revealed that audience numbers are a major concern.
