If someone were to say Rick and Morty was influenced by Star Wars, few people would be surprised. Star Wars is, after all, one of the most prolific and successful sci-fi franchises out there, and even shows that aren’t in the genre have been known to reference or borrow material from it. What might be far more surprising to hear is that Star Wars was influenced by Rick and Morty, and apparently that’s a completely factual statement, according to Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy
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