The character of Mon Mothma is essential not only to Andor, but also to Star Warsas a whole, and the journey she has taken is nothing short of transformative - especially for actor Genevieve O'Reilly. O'Reilly was first cast in the role of Mon Mothma in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, although all her scenes were sadly cut from the movie. Still, those Revenge of the Sith deleted scenes revealed how pivotal a character Mon really is, and it's something that has continued to manifest in her later Star Wars stories.

Speaking on an Andor livestream hosted by Star Wars, O'Reilly discussed how Mon Mothma has changed ever since she first stepped into the role. Having now portrayed Mon in projects such as Star Wars Rebels, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and, of course, Andor, O'Reilly has not only brought Mon's journey to life through the years,...