Alan Tudyk Says the Cut Scenes in ANDOR Season 2 Made the Story Stronger

Fans of Rogue One were itching for K-2SO’s reunion with Cassian Andor in Lucasfilm’s Andor series, especially since the snarky, reprogrammed Imperial droid left such a mark in the film. With Alan Tudyk returning to voice the character, expectations were high for a meaningful arc.

But, as it turns out, Andor Season 2 didn’t have as much space for K-2SO as many hoped, and according to Tudyk, that’s actually okay.

Speaking at a panel hosted by Collider during FanExpo Denver, Tudyk explained that even the scenes that didn’t make it into the final cut still played a role in shaping the show, and his performance.

“There’s a lot of story to tell. You missed a big chunk of us getting to know each other.”

He’s referring to the developing bond between Cassian and K-2SO, which is essential to the emotional weight of Rogue One. But, given Andor’s grounded, espionage-driven tone, bringing in a towering, loud-mouthed droid too early risked breaking that stealthy narrative rhythm.

Creator Tony Gilroy had previously admitted as much, noting that K-2SO’s presence was a tricky fit for the show’s cloak-and-dagger pacing.

Still, Tudyk found value in the implied development. The relationship between Cassian and K-2 didn’t need to be fully shown to be fully felt.

“A lot of the things I had in my mind about Cassian and K-2 are in that blank space that we don’t get to see, and that’s how they get to care about one another. That’s how we thought about it.”

Even without every scene making it to screen, those off-screen moments shaped how Tudyk approached the character emotionally and narratively. It’s less about what’s missing and more about what’s hinted at. The connection is there, it just lives in the quiet moments between the lines.