Collaboration Delights Beau Willimon Between Shows Andor and Severance
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Beau Willimon: The Guy Behind the Words in Star Wars' Andor and Apple TV+'s Severance
In a candid chat with Variety, writer Beau Willimon talks about two smashing series he's working on - he's an executive producer on Apple TV+'s Severance and has written episodes for both seasons of Andor, part of the iconic Star Wars universe.
He likened scriptwriting for Star Wars to being a session musician for someone's album. His creative journey with Andor creator Tony Gilroy kickstarted on the Willimon-created Netflix series House of Cards, with Gilroy joining as a consulting producer.
"I thought Tony was joking when he asked me to pen a few episodes for Andor," said Willimon. "I was thrilled, though, since I grew up with and love Star Wars, but I'm no expert." Gilroy reassured him, "Less knowledge is better because I want to spin a tale of humans and mature themes."
Willimon, along with Tony Gilroy and Tony's brother Dan, spent six weeks collaborating on the storyline for Andor. "It was a dream run. I didn't have the usual burdens of a showrunner. My only job was to churn out scripts for Tony Gilroy to like," he shared. He added, "I'm incredibly proud of the second season of this show."
Willimon has also lent a hand in fleshing out the universe of Severance for the Apple TV+ series' second season, serving as an executive producer to aid the team.
"I stepped in as a producer on the production side of Severance. It's a unique, quirky world, unlike anything I've worked on before. I jumped at the chance to challenge myself with this new project, helping bring the second season to fruition," he said.
According to Willimon, working on Andor and Severance has reignited his passion for producing. "I love the feeling of facilitating someone else's vision. I can offer a fresh perspective or practical help without having to shoulder the whole responsibility. It's like being a parent's helper, assisting in raising the child without having to worry about the baby being mine," he concluded.
Stay tuned for updates on the latest Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who releases. Keep an eye out for Beau Willimon's future projects, as his versatility suggests a promising future in the television industry!
- Beau Willimon, who has worked on both seasons of the Star Wars universe's 'Andor' and Apple TV+'s 'Severance', expressed his excitement for future projects in the television industry, comparing his role to that of a session musician contributing to someone else's album.
- Gizmodo, along with outlets like io9 and Movies-and-TV, will be keeping an eye out for Beau Willimon's upcoming projects, given his versatility and past successful collaborations in the realm of technology-driven entertainment.
- As technology continues to revolutionize the television industry, Beau Willimon's work on innovative shows like 'Severance' suggests that the future of television will feature thought-provoking, mature storylines and unique, quirky worlds that captivate audiences worldwide.
