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Debate Over Star Wars’ Political Portrayals: The Backlash to Tony Gilroy’s Comments on Mon Mothma
With the release of the fourth episode of Andor on Disney+, controversy has ignited over the show's portrayal of political figures within the Star Wars universe. Central to this discourse is creator and showrunner Tony Gilroy’s recent comments comparing Mon Mothma, a prominent senator in the series, to contemporary political figures—specifically, Nancy Pelosi. Gilroy’s remarks have sparked both criticism and division among fans and critics alike, revealing deeper tensions about political symbolism in popular media.