Andor Makes Emmy History as K-2SO Returns to Star Wars Universe

September 14, 2025 - Star Wars series Andor dominated headlines today as it won four Creative Arts Emmy Awards and announced the return of beloved droid K-2SO to the franchise.

The Disney+ series created by Tony Gilroy achieved unprecedented recognition at the 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony, with writer Dan Gilroy making Emmy history by winning Outstanding Writing for the series. The show remains in contention for Outstanding Drama Series, television’s most prestigious honor.

Emmy Success Caps Critical Acclaim

Andor secured four Creative Arts Emmy wins including Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes for the “Harvest” episode, Outstanding Production Design, Outstanding Visual Effects, and Outstanding Picture Editing. The series received 14 Emmy nominations total this year, including recognition for best drama, writing, direction, and cinematography.

The Emmy recognition comes as The Guardian named Andor the best show of 2025, joining other major publications including Variety, Vanity Fair, and The Hollywood Reporter in praising the series. Critics have called it “one of the most amazing shows ever seen” and potentially “the greatest Star Wars production ever created”.

K-2SO Returns in LEGO Format

In a separate announcement today, Lucasfilm revealed that Alan Tudyk will reprise his role as the fan-favorite droid K-2SO in LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past. This marks the character’s first appearance in a Star Wars project since Andor Season 2 concluded earlier this year.

The official trailer shows K-2SO with menacing red eyes, indicating the droid will serve as an antagonist in the four-part LEGO series premiering September 19, 2025, on Disney+. According to the official Star Wars website, Tudyk’s return ensures the character maintains the distinctive voice fans recognized from both Andor and Rogue One.

Series Legacy Secured

Andor concluded its two-season run in May 2025, directly connecting to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The series, starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, explored the five formative years leading up to the rebellion against the Galactic Empire.

The show’s final season covered four years of story compressed into 12 episodes, with showrunner Tony Gilroy using innovative storytelling techniques to conclude the narrative that began in 2022. Critics praised the finale for “giving nearly everybody but the title character a satisfying sendoff” while maintaining the series’ focus on ensemble characters.

The Emmy wins and critical acclaim cement Andor’s position as what many consider the finest Star Wars television production, praised for its mature themes, political relevance, and grounded approach to the beloved franchise.