The Paley Museum Announces its Latest PaleyLive Program: An Evening with Stephen Colbert and Tony Gilroy: Andor Season 2
Friday, April 18, 2025
Stephen Colbert and Tony Gilroy Will Host a Special In-Depth Conversation About the Second Season of Andor on Tuesday, May 13 at The Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan
Paley Members Receive Extended Presale Window from April 17 to April 24
New York, NY, April 17, 2025 – The Paley Museum today announced its latest PaleyLive program: An Evening with Stephen Colbert and Tony Gilroy: Andor Season 2, taking place on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30 pm at The Paley Museum in Midtown. The evening will feature an exclusive screening of episode 10 from Season 2, offering audiences an exciting glimpse into the final chapter of Andor as the series comes to a close and will be followed by a special in-depth look and discussion at the second season on the evening of the finale with Tony Gilroy, the Academy Award and Emmy nominated creator known for his work on Michael Clayton, the Bourne franchise and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show. Gilroy brings a grounded, gritty take on the galaxy far, far away in this Peabody-winning and Emmy-nominated drama.
As an appreciation to Paley Members, the Member presale window will run from Thursday, April 17 to Thursday, April 24, before going on sale to the public on Friday, April 25. Tickets to PaleyLive events often sell out fast and visitors are encouraged to upgrade to Paley Membership to take advantage of this extended Member presale period. More information on Paley Membership can be found at Paley Membership.
“Tony Gilroy is a masterful storyteller whose work has redefined modern genre storytelling, and with Stephen Colbert guiding the conversation, the evening promises to be both insightful and unforgettable,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media. “We are thrilled to take a deep dive into the final chapter of Andor with both Tony and Stephen.”
The new season of the renowned series Andor, a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, begins as the horizon of war draws near and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance. The visually stunning series, praised for its bold storytelling and the brilliant performances of its gifted cast led by Diego Luna, traces the story of "Cassian Andor," and his transformation from disinterested, cynical nobody into a rebel hero on his way to a monumental destiny. The first three episodes of Season 2 launch on Disney+ April 22, with weekly drops of three episodes each in the weeks to follow.
Tickets for this program are now on sale to Paley President’s Circle, Patron Circle, and Partner Members; and to Paley Individual, Family, and Supporting Members on Friday, April 18 at noon ET; and to the general public on Friday, April 25 at noon ET.
In addition to exclusive Member events, Paley Members receive advance discounted tickets to this event and other once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including red carpet events and premiere events featuring exclusive screenings and conversations with some of the hottest celebrities and influential figures across media, sports, gaming, music, and entertainment; free admission year-round to The Paley Museum; VIP invitations; admission to the Paley Archive library with an international collection of more than 160,000 television and radio programs across genres; access to the PaleyGX Gaming Studio and VR Experience; and more.
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Media Contacts:
Teresa Brady, Director of Communications, The Paley Center for Media
tbrady@paleycenter.org – 212.621.6757
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