The 2025 Emmy nominations have been buzzed about since they were announced, and for good reason. Plenty of talented creatives are being honored for their contributions to TV over the past year. As a Star Wars fan, I was particularly excited to see Andor rake in 14 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. What I was disappointed by, however, was the fact that the show’s lead actor, Diego Luna, was not nominated. Nevertheless, I do appreciate his feelings about not being among the nominees.
Before Andor Season 2 becoming available to Disney+ subscription holders earlier this year, critics shared overwhelmingly positive reactions. Many series creator Tony Gilroy and co. for strongly building only the highly regarded first season in various respects. Diego Luna’s portrayal of the eponymous thief-turned-rebel also garnered major praise. Praise from fans followed on social media throughout the season and, like me, many also seemed taken aback by the snub. As explained to Ventaneando (via YouTube), he’s unfazed:
