‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Star Diego Luna Praises the Stand-Alone Movie’s Diversity
In “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” Diego Luna plays the heroic Captain Cassian Andor, an Intelligence Officer with the Rebel Alliance tasked with keeping Felicity Jone’s volatile Jyn Erso in check.
The Mexican actor, who began his career as a child starring in telenovelas, has praised the standalone “Star Wars” filmmakers for bringing together such a multicultural cast.
“I am just glad this film is talking about the world we’re living in, where racial and cultural diversity is found everywhere,” Luna told TheWrap at the “Rogue One” junket in San Francisco, California.
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