The Andor series, set in the Star Wars universe and starring Mexico’ s Diego Luna, was nominated for 14 2025 Emmy Awards, including the outstanding Best Drama Series category.
This puts it in the same league as such giants as Severance, The Last of Us, The White Lotus and The Pitt. The production also received relevant technical recognitions, such as direction, screenplay, soundtrack, visual effects and photography; it was nominated for Best Drama Series after the premiere of its second season in April.
Unexpected absence: Diego Luna not nominated
Although Disney+ included Diego Luna in its campaign for Best Lead Actor in a Drama, his name did not appear among the nominees announced on July 15.
His absence in the category was considered surprising, especially given the dramatic strength of his character, Cassian Andor, in the specialized critics and the entertainment press.
Although nominated by the Television Critics Association Awards (TCA) in the “Individual Achievement in Drama” category, this recognition was not replicated at the Emmys.
What does this situation mean?
Luna’s absence highlights several points:
Emphasis on team: Andor was recognized as a series for its overall team-series, directing, script, technicians-reinforcing the Academy’s preference for awarding overall storytelling.
Intense competition: In 2025, actors such as Sterling K. Brown(Paradise), Gary Oldman(Slow Horses), Noah Wyle(The Pitt) and Adam Scott(Severance) dominated the top male category..
Technical vs. acting recognition: While Luna and other cast members shined in front of the camera, the Academy will privilege the behind-the-scenes areas more, as reflected in the technical nominations.
Inspiration for the community
Latino Pride on Screen: Having a series with creative leadership and Latino leads compete for drama reinforces the visibility of Hispanic talent in great industry.
Example of global opportunities: Despite not being nominated, the fact that Andor obtained 14 nominations demonstrates that Latin-inclusive productions can stand out for their quality.
Production perspective: The absence of acting nominations shows that winning an Emmy requires a comprehensive strategy, from acting to the promotional campaign.
Críticos de televisión aseguran que en lugar de Pedro Pascal en la terna a Mejor Actor de Serie Dramática debió ser incluido el mexicano Diego Luna
Latin pride in spite of everything
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Andor held its own in the Best Drama Series category this year, cementing its position in premium television.
However, Diego Luna was surprisingly ignored in the category of best leading actor, which has generated criticism in networks and specialized analysis.
For U.S. Hispanics, the international reach of projects led by Latino talent continues to be a source of pride as they compete on a level playing field with the best in global entertainment.
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