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Andor creator explains why a significant Star Wars prequel character was recast: "We tried really hard, but he wasn't available"

Tony Gilroy breaks down *that* recast

Total Film

Star Wars character recast in Disney series Andor due to scheduling conflict

Original cast member was unable to reprise the role

The Independent UK

Who Plays Bail Organa? Star Wars Just Recast A Crucial Character For Good Reason

'Andor' proved what we already knew about recasting legacy characters. Here's why Season 2's new Bail Organa works.

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A major Star Wars character returns in Andor season 2 – who's playing him?

A not-so-familiar face shows up in Andor season 2

Total Film

TV Cops Reflect On Iconic Roles At Emmys

Jimmy Smits, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Don Johnson discuss their iconic TV cop roles at the Emmys.

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Scaled-down ‘Stand Up 2 Cancer’ telethon still boasts big names

Katie Couric returns to tonight’s special after her own breast cancer diagnosis.

Chicago Sun-Times

End of the Line for ‘East New York’ at CBS

Amanda Warren, Jimmy Smits in New York City police drama

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My worst moment: Nerves and pills led to a bad day early in the career of ‘Dark Winds’ star Zahn McClarnon

On the AMC drama “Dark Winds,” Zahn McClarnon stars as Lt. Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police, who is investigating a double murder with the help of two younger deputies, while also trying to manage the intrusive interests of the FBI, which is more interested in busting a couple…

Chicago Tribune

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: A Guide to the New ‘Star Wars’ Series

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” — now that’s a name casual “Star Wars” fans haven’t heard in a long time. The Jedi master gets his own moment in the suns with a new six-part Disney+ series starring Ewan McGregor. It’s set halfway between George Lucas’ two trilogies: 10 years after “Episode III: Revenge…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: A guide to the new ‘Star Wars’ series

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” — now that’s a name casual “Star Wars” fans haven’t heard in a long time

The Independent UK

‘King of Brooklyn’ Jimmy Smits returns to rough-and-tumble roots for CBS police drama ‘East New York’

NEW YORK — Jimmy Smits is going back to his roots for his next big gig.

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