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Cassian Andor’s Secret Son: Will He Join Star Wars?

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Warning: This post discusses plot points from Andor Season 2, which may ruin your viewing experience if you haven’t watched it yet. After an impressive run of two seasons, the prequel series to Rogue One came to a close on May 13, 2025, ten years after Diego Luna was cast in his Star Wars debut film. Although Rogue One could be seen as the true series finale for Andor, this show provided a satisfying resolution for many of its engaging new supporting characters.

As a passionate film buff, I must express that the closing scene of “Andor” leaves a poignant aftertaste, serving as an emotional epilogue to “Rogue One”. In the final episodes, we learn that Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona) had parted ways with Cassian weeks prior, allowing him to stay with the rebellion and survive – ultimately resulting in a child, heavily implied to be Cassian Andor’s own offspring. While this is not explicitly stated, it symbolizes Cassian’s triumph: though he may never witness the Empire’s downfall personally, his lineage will carry on the fight. In essence, Cassian Andor’s influence doesn’t end with his life on Scarif; rather, it lives on through his descendants.

Interestingly, while series creator Tony Gilroy might not have intentionally set up this baby as a teaser for future stories, he has undeniably introduced a promising new character that could potentially continue the Star Wars saga.

No, Andor’s Son Is Not Poe Dameron

Let’s clarify a misconception that has been circulating: No, the child Bix is holding in the picture is not Poe Dameron. It seems odd to assume that, because both Poe and a main Latino character in the Star Wars sequel trilogy are Latino, they would have a child together during the Empire’s reign. This theory carries racist undertones similar to pre-Force Awakens fan theories suggesting Finn was Lando Calrissian’s son simply because both characters were played by Black actors. It also mirrors the unfounded speculation that Jyn Erso was going to be Rey’s mother due to their shared ethnicity, gender, and actress.

We need to correct a theory that has become popular: No, Bix is not holding Poe Dameron’s child. Assuming that the main Latino character in the Star Wars sequel trilogy would have a child with another prominent Latino character during the Empire’s reign seems strange. This theory shares racist undertones with earlier fan theories suggesting Finn was Lando Calrissian’s son because they were both played by Black actors. It also resembles unfounded speculation that Jyn Erso and Rey share a maternal relationship because they are both Latina actresses.

As a die-hard Star Wars fan, I can confidently say that the baby we’re seeing in the series ‘Andor’ isn’t Poe Dameron. The comics and novels have already established Poe’s lineage, tracing him back to the Rebel Alliance through his parents, Shara Bey and Kes Dameron, who were A-wing pilots and Pathfinders respectively. Unlike Cassian Andor and Bix Caleen, Poe’s parents had a history with Leia Organa and Han Solo, characters these two have never crossed paths with. Moreover, Poe was born on Yavin 4 post the Empire’s fall, while Cassian and Bix’s child was born before the Death Star’s destruction. This new character seems to be an original creation for ‘Andor’, but it doesn’t necessarily mean we won’t see them again in future Star Wars titles.

Cassian and Bix’s Son Could Have Major Ramifications for ‘Star Wars’ Future Beyond ‘Andor’

It seems unlikely that Tony Gilroy created the child character with the intention of making him a future Star Wars figure, as the series generally shied away from overt fan service. Instead, Cassian and Bix’s child serves to symbolize the enduring legacy of Cassian even beyond his death and the destruction of the Death Star within the context of Andor. This child character doesn’t appear to be a setup for future franchise expansion, but since Star Wars is known for expanding upon its characters, it’s possible that later creators might explore this plotline further.

Star Wars has a history of developing minor, background characters into significant roles, such as turning an unnamed extra from “Return of the Jedi” into Captain Rex from “The Clone Wars”. This approach is also seen in shows like “Andor”, which grew a character from “Rogue One”, and itself an expansion on a few lines from the original 1977 film’s opening crawl. Essentially, this has been Star Wars’ practice since fans purchased toys for all the aliens in the Mos Eisley Cantina, giving lesser-known characters more attention.

Tony Gilroy has introduced a new character to Lucasfilm that could potentially be developed further in future Star Wars narratives. This character connects with the highly praised Disney+ series and the widely loved film “Rogue One”. There’s a possibility that Cassian and Bix’s child might reappear at some point. The child seems to have been born in the year 1BBY, which is when the Death Star was destroyed. This means the child would have been around four years old by the end of “Return of the Jedi”. Since this is quite young, it’s unlikely that the character will be significant in the time period depicted in “The Mandalorian” stories set during the New Republic. However, by the time “The Force Awakens” begins, the child would be approximately 36 years old.

As a devoted movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled about the upcoming expansions in the Star Wars universe from Disney and Lucasfilm, beyond the sequel trilogy. One intriguing project is “Starfighter,” directed by Shawn Levy with Ryan Gosling in the lead, set roughly five to six years after “The Rise of Skywalker.” Although it seems unlikely that we’ll meet Cassian’s adult child in this film, they would be around their early 40s during the story.

Another enticing development is the New Jedi Order movie, where Daisy Ridley reprises her role as Rey, and this tale takes place 15 years after “The Rise of Skywalker.” This places Cassian and Bix’s son in his early 50s. The script for this film is currently undergoing another round of rewrites, opening up possibilities for Lucasfilm to capitalize on the success of “Andor” and delve deeper into that intriguing final reveal.

The question now stands: should they explore this further?

A New(er) Hope in ‘Andor’ Season 2

After enduring countless years of living under Imperial rule and striving for freedom, with both Cassian and Bix having suffered significant losses, wouldn’t it be ideal for their child to experience tranquility? One might contend that, considering the child would reach maturity during the emergence of the First Order, they may find themselves embroiled in a larger galactic struggle. It is possible that this child was among the thousand civilian ships that arrived at Exegol. However, given their upbringing under the New Republic, the ultimate triumph for Cassian and Bix would be ensuring their child never had to fight as they did.

I’ve found one intriguing aspect of Cassian and Bix’s child that seems to have gone unnoticed – the significance of their birth year. This child is born in the same year as the destruction of the Death Star, signifying the transition from 1 Before the Battle of Yavin (1BBY) to 1 After the Battle of Yavin (1ABY). Although this method of time measurement isn’t used within the Star Wars universe, it serves as a tool for writers and creators to track events. To me, it feels like a crucial date, especially when considering that Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Ezra Bridger were all born on the day the Empire was established. Their births carry a symbolic weight and seem to be part of a larger cosmic destiny shaped by the Force.

In a sense, although Cassian and Bix’s child wasn’t born on the day the Death Star was destroyed, they were close to a significant event in the Star Wars timeline. Their child shares some similarities with Luke Skywalker, who was raised on a farm and never knew his father. However, the tales Bix will weave about Cassian will be truer to the man he really was, rather than the skewed perspectives that Obi-Wan shared with Luke regarding Anakin. Essentially, Cassian and Bix’s child represents a fresh start and a new hope for them.

The disclosure of Cassian Andor having a secret child doesn’t necessarily mean more stories or introducing a new character for other Star Wars media. Instead, it was a deliberate creative decision that added a bittersweet note to Rogue One while offering hope in the conclusion of Andor. This character, however, offers plenty of room for expansion and could potentially continue Cassian’s legacy in comics, books, or future film appearances – something fans are eagerly anticipating. Although it wasn’t initially planned as a recurring character, Star Wars is a franchise that frequently builds upon its own history, so the ending of Andor might pave the way for a character as significant to the future of Star Wars as Grogu has become. Tune in to Disney+ to catch Andor!

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2025-05-20 00:33

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