Andor: Did you spot this villain from Harry Potter in the Star Wars series?

Warning, spoilers. The following article will reveal the main elements of “Andor” season 1.

Yes, his face is familiar and yes, you know him! With over 82 credits, Fiona Shaw is no beginner. Of course, you’ve seen her in one of her many film or TV roles, like Killing Eve or Fleabag, two roles for which she received an Emmy nomination and even a BAFTA for the first series.

But for a few years, Fiona Shaw played an iconic character that celebrated an entire generation: Aunt Petunia in the Harry Potter saga! How can we forget Petunia Dursley, née Evans, Lily Potter’s older sister, who inherits little Harry, who became an orphan, who made life difficult for the young hero (very) for many years just because he was jealous of his younger sister. . It wasn’t pretty and it wasn’t hard.

Her last appearance as Petunia was in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in 2010. But Fiona Shaw now belongs to another successful legendary franchise: please, Star Wars.

Indeed, in Andor Season 1 Episode 2, the prequel series to Rogue One, the Irish actress debuted as Maarva Andor, Cassian’s (Diego Luna) adoptive mother. Thus we learn that he first meets the young “Casa” (Antonio Viña) in the shipwreck of his native Canary.

When asked about his role by The Hollywood Reporter, the actor spoke about why he believes Maarva is responsible for the child: The latter’s people had just killed a Republic officer and “She would surely be dead if she hadn’t brought him home. He saw him and thought, “He is a spectacular child.” So he raised her as his own– said Fiona Shaw.

And the comedian does not blame his character for disappointing the adult Cassian and his friends and family.

“He would probably always admit that because Kenari and the search for his sister is always on his mind, he would never give himself to this mother.“, he continued. “So he’s done everything he can with her, and of course she’s evil because she can’t get her way. And he can’t find his way because he can’t find his way.“

So here’s a new mythical saga that the actor is now a part of…and he admits he’s excited!

“So I’m glad to be a part of it and is A truly exquisite development of the entire Star Wars series. Tony has written something complex, textured, emotional, confident and profound. He did this home investigation in the middle of this very, very metal world. So it’s a big success.“

But long before landing this pivotal role, Star Wars had already changed the life of Fiona Shaw, who also shared her first memory of the Star Wars saga.

“I was fascinated when I was 19 years old and came to America for the first time. I have never been abroad. I went to Chicago to stay with a family whose daughter I knew went to college with me. So we went to see Star Wars and I’ve never eaten at McDonald’s. I had McDonald’s and I saw Star Wars, so my life changed. I saw it outdoors in Chicago in 1979. I couldn’t believe my eyes.”

The circle is complete.

Find Andor, including its first 3 episodes, streaming to date, exclusively on Disney+.