Howdy folks! Tune in to the Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast as we delve into Episode 3 of Andor: "Reckoning." Shout-out to our super fan, my sister Frank—thanks for listening! Please share with your friends! Listen as I amusingly confuse Joseph Smith with Joseph Campbell. Campbell, not Smith, is the author of "The Hero with a Thousand Faces." George Lucas credits him as an influence on the creation of his Star Wars characters. Campbell's basic argument is that all heroes from mythology and fairy tales stem from the same hero archetype, known as the "Hero's Journey." These heroes may have different journeys and paths, but each story includes a set number of events that occur along the way.
When Cassian meets the buyer, I mention the "Call to Adventure," highlighting this part of the hero's journey. Cassian is approached by his "mentor" character, prompting him to leave the "familiar" for the "unfamiliar." We see a lot of Stellan Skarsgård in this episode, and his performance is definitely a highlight. Many of you might recognize him from his portrayal of Dr. Selvig in the Thor franchise. It's great to see him on screen, and we're eager to see how his relationship with Cassian develops throughout the series. Those familiar with Campbell's work might predict what happens to the "mentor character." Let's see if that holds true in future episodes!
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Thanks, Luca, Michael, and AJ.
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