# Rogue One actor drops Andor role over hair controversy

> Star Wars actor Jordan Stephens refused to cut dreadlocks for Andor role after producers called them 'unrealistic' in space war setting.
- Title: Rogue One actor drops Andor role over hair controversy
- Summary: Star Wars actor Jordan Stephens refused to cut dreadlocks for Andor role after producers called them 'unrealistic' in space war setting. Jordan Stephens…
- Keywords: jordan stephens, andor, rogue one, star wars, dreadlocks, rebel alliance, star wars universe, entertainment, culture, Rogue, One, actor
- Source: AV Club — https://avclub.com/andor-actor-hair-controversy
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- Topics: jordan stephens, andor, rogue one, star wars, dreadlocks, rebel alliance, star wars universe, entertainment, culture
## Jordan Stephens
Star Wars actor Jordan Stephens dropped his Andor role after producers demanded he cut dreadlocks for realism in space war setting.

> We’re going to be training so we’re going to need you in traditional army attire, including your hair. And if you have locks, I don’t think it’d be realistic
## Dreadlocks controversy
Stephens grew dreadlocks for seven years but producers insisted they were unrealistic for Rebel Alliance training.

> I was like, ‘You’re talking about an intergalactic space war with giant slugs and swords made of light, and you’re worried about a soldier having dreadlocks?'
## Hair realism issue
Producers claimed dreadlocks would break realism for Rebel Alliance training despite space war setting.

> We’re going to be training so we’re going to need you in traditional army attire, including your hair. And if you have locks, I don’t think it’d be realistic
## Cognitive dissonance
Stephens called the producers’ stance on dreadlocks 'cognitive dissonance' for space war setting.

> It’s absolutely insane
## No financial offer
Stephens received 'fuck all' to reprise his Rogue One role after dropping out.

> fuck all
## Key takeaway

Jordan Stephens dropped his Star Wars Andor role because producers insisted he cut dreadlocks, calling them unrealistic for a space war with 'swords made of light'.