Diego Luna is ready for the revolution

Diego Luna is one of the internationally known actors Mexico and one of the most popular stars in his own country. After his early years in Mexican soap operas, he put his performance into the spotlight with his performance in the spotlight Y tu mamá también (2001), which also served to increase the director’s profile Alfonso Cuarón. From there, Luna has traveled a multifaceted path and works with indie king, such as: Gus van Sant And Harmony Korine, Mainstream giants like Steven Spielberg And Kevin Costner, Volinable authors like Woody Allen And Bill Condon, And a good number of younger figures from the Mexican film world. His work is proof of its versatility and maturity.

Luna is also known as one of the most easy to deal with in a profession that includes many difficult stars. He made short films, television series, videos, documentaries and feature films. He also produced more than 40 works, wrote scripts and even sung without ever having some of it in his head.

The Mexican actor is now again one of the most celebrated series of television with the second season: Andor, Premiere on Disney+ on April 22nd. Luna plays Cassian Andor, protagonist of a dark story in the star Wars Universum, which was described as “if Ken Loach had made A star Wars Film. “Loach, a British cult director, has devoted films all his life to represent the class struggle, the challenges for families of the working class and even the Spanish civil war.

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“Wow. Brings a man like him with a career as well -respected to talk about it Andor– I think I know where to go, “says Luna. The world is currently defined by a fight for power, and this series speaks exactly.”

Luna is not a stranger in the world of the Jedi. His commercial film so far, Rogue one– a critical and a popular success – is also in the star Wars Universe, and many consider it the most unusual rate of the saga. “I find Andor would not exist without Rogue one,“Says Luna.” I think that too Rogue one is exceptional in every respect. Andor Has a great star Wars Films to enjoy it. A number of people told me: “I’m not interested in Star Wars, And I’ve never followed the films. But I saw Andor And I really like it. ‘And this is because if you like genre like political dramas, spy series and mysteries, is a series that you can see and enjoy without having to be a loyal supporter of the saga. “

Andor Thanks to a story that jumps clichés and instead describes a rebellion, which is led by the forgotten and disinherited galaxy, found a place in the heart of the fans. The show feels extremely relevant. “I agree with that, but I would add another thought,” says Luna. “This series would have been important 10 years ago and will be important in 10 years because it is thought about how communities can take control and fight for their fate. It reflects the responsibility of a citizen who has existed for a long time are now important and will continue to be in the future.