Adria Arjona’s Andor Pitches and Bix Spinoff Hopes
Adria Arjona is trending after revealing that she pitched Andor creator Tony Gilroy ideas for Bix Caleen, only to be told, “Not this movie, baby.” The actor also discussed whether she would return for a Bix spinoff, her upcoming A24 thriller Onslaught and her role in DC’s Man of Tomorrow in interviews with The Hollywood Reporter, Fantha Tracks and GamesRadar+.
Why did Tony Gilroy reject Adria Arjona’s Andor ideas?
Arjona said she became more confident in her writing while working on the comedy Hit Man. She discussed helping develop the line “Who the f*** is Gary?” and typing it into director Richard Linklater’s computer, an experience she described as a major honor.
That confidence led her to pitch ideas for Bix Caleen while working on the second season of Andor. According to GamesRadar+, Arjona wanted Bix to take part in physical missions alongside Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna.
Gilroy rejected the ideas while defending the show’s established creative direction. Arjona recalled him responding, “No, no, no. Not this movie, baby.” She said she was not frustrated because she respects Gilroy’s writing and understood that the story’s structure served a specific purpose.
Instead of sending Bix on the kind of missions Arjona had imagined, Andor used complex emotional developments and time jumps to explore the character’s life. Arjona said the approach pushed her as an actor.
Will Adria Arjona return as Bix Caleen?
A Bix Caleen spinoff is unconfirmed. Arjona has not ruled out returning to the role, but she said Tony Gilroy’s involvement would be central to any future story.
“I am the most loyal Gilroy there is,” Arjona told The Hollywood Reporter. She said she would be involved if Gilroy were involved, adding that she respects what he created and does not want to put her own “fingerprints” on it.
In an interview reported by Fantha Tracks, Arjona said it might be too soon to discuss a spinoff because she loves the way Andor ended. Her comments leave the door open, but they do not confirm development of a new series or film.
Arjona also told Fantha Tracks that she received a stick-and-poke “X” tattoo from her makeup artist on her final day of filming.
What did Adria Arjona say about Onslaught?
Arjona is promoting Onslaught, an upcoming A24 action thriller scheduled for release on September 4, 2026. In her interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she discussed mishaps on the production and the physical demands of making an action movie.
The specific mishaps were not fully detailed in the supplied reports. Arjona’s comments emphasized the demanding and often messy reality of filming action sequences rather than revealing major plot details.
Who is Adria Arjona playing in Man of Tomorrow?
Adria Arjona is set to appear in James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow. The supplied reports identify her as Maxima, a DC Comics character associated with Superman.
Online speculation has suggested that the casting could be a cover for Arjona playing Wonder Woman instead. That remains a rumor, not a confirmed casting announcement. Neither Arjona nor the studio has confirmed that she will play Diana Prince.
Arjona previously worked with Gunn on The Belko Experiment. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, she described reuniting with him as a positive experience and said she felt safe working with familiar collaborators.