Jordan Stephens declines Star Wars role over dreadlock demand

Jordan Stephens, known for his role as Corporal Stordan Tonc in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story', revealed he turned down a chance to reprise his role in the Disney+ series 'Andor' after being asked to cut off his six-year-old dreadlocks. In a TikTok video, he expressed his disbelief at the request, especially since it was for a minor role in just one scene. He suggested wearing a helmet, as he did in the original film, but producers deemed it unrealistic. Stephens emphasized that sacrificing six years of hair growth for such a small part was unreasonable. 'Andor', a prequel to 'Rogue One', has been critically acclaimed since its premiere in 2022 and is set to return for a second season in April. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between personal identity and industry demands in Hollywood.