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Andor season 2brings back a legacy character but not as we saw him last.

That’s not a massive surprise, considering Bail appears in Rogue One on Yavin 4.

Andor season 2

But, his involvement in Andor season 2 wasn’t confirmed pre-release.

Who plays Bail Organa in Andor season 2?

Bail Organa is played by Benjamin Bratt in Andor season 2.

Jimmy Smits as Bail Organa and Simone Kessell as Breha Organa

You might recognize Bratt from Miss Congeniality, Poker Face, Modern Family, or Doctor Strange.

Smits does not return to reprise his role, despite coming back for 2022’s Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy has revealed why Bail needed to be recast.

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“If anything, legacy characters are really tricky to bring back,” he toldThe Hollywood Reporter.

“They’re very, very expensive.

A lot of times, their schedules don’t work out.

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