“Andor” begins a violent reaction to the first sexual assault in “Star Wars”
Warning: The main spoilers of “Andor” season two.
The second season “Anwar” ignited a violent reaction between the fans by including the first reference to the sexual assault in the “Star Wars”. Actress Adra Arjona said she had in -depth talks to get her story in the right quorum.
The series is held five years before the events of the 2016 movie, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, which is an introduction in 1977 “Star Wars: Fourth Episode – New Hope”.
Arjuna plays the role of Bix Caleen, a rebel fighter who was tortured by the Empire in “Andor” season 1 and witnesses post -shock disorder. In the third episode of the second season, the imperial Lieutenant Krol (Alex and Damman) is trying to force himself while hiding on an agricultural planet.
In the scene, it indicates the fact that it is “illegal” and applies to remain calm as long as you sleep with it. When Calin refuses, Kroll attacks her, killing him by wrapping pain.
Andor is not ashamed of trying to sexual assault, says Caleen angrily, “Try my rape.”
It is the first time that the “Star Wars” used the word directly.
The scene was met with a violent reaction from part of the fans after broadcasting the first arc on Tuesday.
Some viewers said that they felt rape and sexual assault, they should not be included in a privilege that was originally intended for children. Others said that the episode should have a warning from the trigger.
On the red carpet “AndOr” in London on April 10, Arjuna discussed how Caleen’s post -disorder and sexual assault with the bidder Tony Gelrywi this season.
“I have had a lot of in -depth conversations, not only with Tony but also with professionals. There are a little of me there, you know? I really fought with anxiety, and I really fought with panic attacks,” I told us Business Insider.
“For me, it was really important that the way I dealt with this torture and assault was true and real,” she added.
While most of the “Star Wars” films and TV shows are suitable for the younger fans, AndOr “is more mature on the galaxy far away.
The chain is studying the way the Empire commits war crimes and persecutes its people to achieve power.
“She will resonate with people in the world today,” said Fayi Marsai, who plays the role of Phil Sartha.
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