The Galaxy May Not Remember Andor’s Syril Karn, But Kyle Soller Will

Here’s the thing about Syril Karn, Andor’s resident ideological romantic and bureaucrat king: If he grew up in, say, modern-day Connecticut, he probably would’ve aspired to be a management consultant …
Who is Syril Karn in Andor?

Kyle Soller Syril Karn is portrayed by Kyle Soller. He first appeared in Andor and was first shown in a LEGO set reveal during Celebration Anaheim. His live-action depiction was first showcased in promotional images released by The Walt Disney Company on Getty Images. Syril Karn character poster for Andor

Who is Syril Karn in Star Wars Andor season 2?

Spoilers follow for Star Wars: Andor Season 2. From the beginning of Andor, Syril Karn is portrayed as a man driven by a need for order and recognition. His initial discovery that Cassian had killed two Imperial guards in his sector ignites an obsession that consumes him throughout the first season.

Who is Syril Karn?

Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Syril Karn was a human male civil servant who was employed by the Imperial Bureau of Standards of the Galactic Empire, and had prior been a senior law enforcement officer for the Preox-Morlana as a Deputy Inspector during the Imperial Era.

How does Soller feel about Syril’s death?

With Variety, Soller gets deep on Syril’s death, becoming a “feral cat” in his fight scene with Luna and how “prescient” the Ghorman Massacre is in today’s world. When did you find out that this would be how Syril’s story comes to an end?

How did Syril die in ghorman?

Before Syril can even answer, he is shot dead by Carro Rylanz, the leader of the rebels on Ghorman with whom Syril had established a clandestine relationship, highlighting the randomness and brutality of war. His death is not a heroic sacrifice or a villain’s comeuppance; it’s a tragic end to a man consumed by his own demons.

What does Syril represent?

As Soller noted in an interview with Variety, Syril represents the countless individuals in history who have been forgotten; their efforts and sacrifices rendered meaningless. Syril’s desire to be known and remembered is ultimately crushed by the indifference of the very person he sought to define himself against.