New Star Wars book reveals how Andor made Star Wars history with one unique prop
The Star Wars series Andor (2022-2025) made Star Wars history with a production choice that generated its own unique “first” for the franchise, according to The Art of Andor book. While previous Star Wars projects have introduced novel elements—such as the whip lightsaber in Acolyte or Life Day in the Holiday Special—Andor’s contribution came from its distinctive approach to prop design.
The production prioritized handmade, practical props over visual effects for the majority of set dressing and everyday items in the Star Wars universe. The team created everything from noodle boxes and candy to cereal boxes by hand rather than relying on CGI, emphasizing authentic, tactile production design throughout the series. Despite the meticulous attention to practical props, no one on the production team anticipated that this approach would result in introducing an unexpected historic first to the franchise. The specific prop or design element that achieved this distinction was not detailed in available excerpts.