Summary
The inspiration behind Luthen Rael's ship, the Fondor, comes from the Aston Martin in the James Bond franchise, which explains its hidden weapons and gadgets.
The Fondor is considered one of the top spaceships in the Star Wars universe due to its exceptional design and array of gadgets. Luthen's exceptional piloting skills during combat situations further showcase its superiority.
In the upcoming season 2 of Andor, the VFX team has the opportunity to enhance the Fondor, potentially unveiling a multitude of additional impressive gadgets and solidifying its position as the most remarkable ship since the Millennium Falcon.
Andor's VFX supervisor, Mohen Leo, recently shared the inspiration behind the creation of "the Fondor," Luthen Rael's ship. With its sleek new technology and hidden countermeasures, the Fondor has become a standout vessel in the Star Wars universe, leading some to believe it could outmatch the iconic Millennium Falcon. Luthen's surprise attack on the Imperials with a laser beam and projectile launcher only solidifies this belief. However, recent behind-the-scenes information sheds light on the reasoning behind the Fondor's design.
In an interview with Variety, Leo revealed that the Aston Martin from the James Bond franchise played a significant role in shaping Luthen's ship. He stated, "Luthen's ship is to him what the Aston Martin is to James Bond. It possesses hidden weapons and gadgets, allowing it to masquerade as an ordinary freight ship. This was our starting point." This comparison unveils the extensive array of gadgets and technology at Luthen's disposal, including a never-before-seen droid Mod co-pilot.
The Fondor Really Is One Of Star Wars' Best Spaceships
The Fondor, with its speed, efficiency, and hidden surprises, showcases Luthen's piloting mastery and preparedness for combat situations. His ability to destroy the Imperials and escape in under a minute showcases the impeccable design of the Fondor, solidifying its position as one of the top Star Wars spaceships.
With the anticipation of the VFX team upgrading the Fondor in Andor season 2, there is a heightened level of excitement. The larger budget, similar to The Empire Strikes Back, allows the team to transform the Millennium Falcon into a more agile and feature-rich spaceship, placing it in perilous scenarios. With Cassian Andor now part of the Rebellion alongside Luthen, a reliable ship like the Fondor, inspired by James Bond, is essential for their dangerous spy missions. It is possible that the Fondor will unveil even more impressive gadgets, further establishing its status as Star Wars' greatest ship since the Millennium Falcon.
Source: Variety
