Adria Arjona, who starred as mechanic-turned-rebel Bix Caleen in the Disney+ series Andor, has opened up about her potential future in the Star Wars universe, stating she is open to returning under specific conditions. Speaking in an exclusive interview for a Fall 2026 Movie Preview cover story, the Peabody Award winner addressed the duality of revisiting the franchise after Tony Gilroy’s two-season run concludes.
Weighing a Return Against Series Finality
Arjona outlined clear boundaries for any potential comeback to Lucasfilm’s sprawling sci-fi property. While she expressed deep affection for her character, she emphasized the importance of respecting the creative closure established by showrunner Tony Gilroy. “There’s a duality” to the prospect, Arjona noted, explaining that she wants to honor Gilroy’s vision for the ending while acknowledging that she loves the character too much to completely rule out a future appearance.
Arjona joked about future timelines for a franchise revival, noting, “If I’m 75 years old, and they’re like, ‘Do you want to be in a Star Wars show?’ I’d be like, ‘Hell yeah, I don’t care! How much? They’re not really calling me, so I’ll do it.'” Beyond joking about future job security, she stressed that any project would need “someone great behind” it to warrant her participation, wanting to maintain the standard set during her initial run on the show.
Commemorating Bix Caleen Beyond the Screen
The connection to the role extended beyond physical production for the actor. On the final day of filming, Arjona commemorated her time on set by getting a small tattoo. Her makeup artist used a stick-and-poke method to ink a small “X” on her leg in her trailer. Though she recalled that Gilroy initially preferred she keep the impromptu tribute under wraps, the completion of the series allowed her to share the story of the permanent keepsake.
Reflecting on the broader impact of the project, Arjona pointed out that she had never previously spent four or five years on a single television property, contrasting her experience with actors who spend a decade on long-running series. She described the production as a transformative period for her career, creating a permanent before-and-after shift in how audiences and industry peers view her work as both an actor and a producer.
Cultural Representation and Fan Impact
The role also carried significant emotional weight for viewers seeking greater representation in major franchises. During promotions for her film work in Hit Man, Arjona recalled meeting a fan at a premiere who had spent roughly 24 hours crafting a replica of Bix Caleen’s costume. The fan became emotional, telling the actor she had never seen someone resembling herself in the franchise before.
Arjona shared that the encounter brought her to tears, emphasizing that her goal was always to enter the Star Wars universe without leaning on gimmicks. “I’m not a Latin woman in Star Wars. I’m just a woman in Star Wars,” she stated, reflecting on the milestone of bringing grounded authenticity to a galaxy far, far away.
Unresolved Narrative Threads from the Finale
As fans look back on the conclusion of the first two seasons, Bix Caleen’s closing arc on the planet Mina-Rau continues to spark discussion. The finale left several narrative questions open, including the identity of her baby’s father and her reasons for parting ways with Cassian Andor just before his fateful mission in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Arjona previously characterized that parting as a “big love sacrifice” to avoid holding him back from the Rebellion, while also indicating that Bix was pregnant at the time, pointing to Cassian as the father.
Tony Gilroy previously noted that the baby was not introduced with a complex mystery in mind, but rather to steer the series away from ending entirely on the tragic note of its protagonist heading toward his death. With the series finale bridging directly into the events of the 2016 feature film, Arjona’s character remains situated on Mina-Rau, leaving the door technically open for future storytelling should Lucasfilm decide to explore the era further.
