Andor showrunner confirms Disney's Star Wars horror project

Disney is quietly developing a mysterious Star Wars horror project, according to Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy.

The creative force behind Lucasfilm's latest critical success hinted at undisclosed development activity during a recent Business Insider interview. When probed about how he might approach a darker Star Wars narrative, he revealed Disney already has such a project underway.

"They're doing that. I think they're doing that," Gilroy confirmed regarding the Star Wars horror venture. "I think that's in the works, yeah."

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If true, this would mark the franchise's first truly terrifying exploration of the Dark Side, though details remain scarce. The project could take shape as a series, film, or completely different format, with no confirmation about its creative leadership. While fans may wait years for Lucasfilm's horror vision to materialize, Gilroy's remarks confirm serious consideration within Disney.

"The right creator, the right timing, the right approach...anything becomes possible," Gilroy added, reflecting on Andor's journey. "My hope is that our show makes an impact, allowing us to pay forward the creative freedom we inherited from 'The Mandalorian' to whichever bold vision comes next."

The concept of an R-rated Star Wars horror experience has long captivated enthusiasts - including Mark Hamill himself. While the saga has thoroughly chronicled the Skywalker lineage and surrounding characters, its ominous corners remain largely unexplored. Though some spinoffs have adopted darker tones, major productions typically maintain broad audience appeal.

Andor exemplifies how mature storytelling can thrive in this universe, emerging as both one of Star Wars' most sophisticated and highest-quality entries. Its acclaimed 2022 debut season continues resonating with audiences (we awarded it 9/10 in our review).

Gilroy and his creative team will finally deliver more content when Andor Season 2 launches its first three episodes on April 22. For additional context, explore how Season 1's success enabled the upcoming continuation. While awaiting the premiere, discover our analysis of upcoming 2025 Star Wars projects.