He Star Wars Universe lands in the Valencian Community. The expected second season of «Andor», One of the most acclaimed series of the galactic sagathis week has been released on the Disney+ platform with a very special component for Valencians: several scenes have been shot in Xactivespecifically in the historic castle that crowns the city.
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The emblematic enclave, known for its imposing silhouette about the Eed sawhas been transformed into one of the scenarios of this International blockbuster, integrating into a Galaxy very, far away Thanks to visual effects, digital scenery and careful technical planning.
A filming that exalts Valencian heritage
The election of Xàtiva as a location has not been casual. According to production sources, The castle offered “a spectacular architecturewith an unmatched natural environment and a historical past that fits perfectly with the realistic science fiction narrative that characterizes “Andor.”
For several weeks, The shooting team worked at different points of the monumental complexadapting the space with scenic elements that, without hiding the local essence, allowed to place the action within the Star Wars universe.
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The scenes filmed in Xàtiva are integrated into key frames of this second season, starring Diego Luna in the role of Cassian Andorone of the most popular characters in the galactic universe.
A cultural and economic impulse for Xàtiva
He Mayor of Xàtiva, Roger Cerdàhas expressed its satisfaction with the positive impact of this collaboration: “It is a immense pride for our city that a series of this level has chosen Xàtiva to be part of its universe. Our historical heritage, the landscape and the charm of the castle have managed to captivate even the farthest galaxy. ”
In addition to the media and tourist impact that can generate the appearance of Xàtiva in a globally recognized series, filming has also meant direct benefits for the city. Local companies participated in logistic tasks, accommodation, transport and technical support during the stay of the production team.
Xàtiva, new fantastic cinema icon
With this experience, Xàtiva adds to Other emblematic locations of the Spanish geography which have been used for large international productions. The city not only exhibits its patrimonial value through the screen, but also positions itself as a strategic destination for future film recordings.
The “Andor” series has a First International First Level Distribution: Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Genevieve O’Reilly, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Faye Marsay, Varada Sethu, Elizabeth Dulau, Alan Tudyk, Ben Mendelsohn and Forest Whitaker, under the direction of Tony Gilroy.
With this premiere, Xàtiva reaffirms as a destination with potential to continue shining … even beyond the stars.
