The ninth episode of Andor is now streaming on Disney+, and it revealed some big information about Vel Sartha. The character, who is played by Game of Thrones alum Faye Marsay, is not only a major player in the Rebellion, but she’s also the cousin of Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly). It’s also very clear that Vel is in a romantic relationship with Cinta (Varada Sethu). In an earlier episode, Arvel Skeen (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) tells Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) that Cinta is “already sharin’ a blanket” and she since shared many affectionate moments with Vel, including a sad scene in last week’s episode in which she said the Rebellion will always come first and they “take what’s left.” While some fans would probably enjoy a more straightforward romance, it’s definitely a step up from the background kiss seen in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Marsay recently had a chat with /Film and she talked about LGBTQ+ representation in the franchise.
