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Liz Declan

Staff Writer

November, 2023
Star Wars, Andor, Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader
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About Liz Declan

Liz Declan is a Senior Star Wars Writer for Screen Rant and a proud Philadelphian. She received her BA in English with a minor in Spanish and her Masters in English from Temple University, and she completed her education with an MFA in Non-Fiction at Bennington College. Although Liz's focus is Star Wars, she's involved in many fandoms, including Marvel and Disney, and she's an avid reader. You can find her Star Wars content on her TikTok page @va.va.vera

Industry Focus

Liz is a massive consumer of media with a love of movies and TV shows across genres. She particularly loves Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. Within Star Wars, Liz especially adores the prequel trilogy and anything from the Clone Wars era. 

Favorite Media

Liz enjoys movies and TV shows above all else, but she is also an avid reader, especially when it comes to Star Wars books. However, Liz tends to also burn through a number of popular Netflix shows and new movies at record speed. 

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John Boyega as Finn in The Rise of Skywalker
I've Changed My Mind: I Was Completely Wrong About John Boyega's Relationship With Star Wars

After John Boyega's recent comments, I realize I was completely wrong about his feelings about Star Wars and his interest in returning.

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Pe looking serious in Attack of the Clones
"Life's Only Fun If You're Open To Every Possibility": Natalie Portman Addresses Star Wars Return

Pe Amidala actress Natalie Portman has once again addressed a possible return to the Star Wars franchise, saying she is "open to everything."

Jar Jar Binks in Revenge of the Sith
Andor Season 2's Darth Jar Jar Easter Egg Explained

This blink-and-you-miss-it moment in Andor season 2 is officially Star Wars' best Darth Jar Jar Easter egg, and it reveals a shocking Gungan history.

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John Boyega as Finn In The Desert In Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker
John Boyega Is Right: The Best Star Wars Movie Turns 20 Today

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith turns 20 years old today, and Finn actor John Boyega's opinion on the movie is absolutely correct.

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Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Andor season 2
"I'm Not Missing Anything": Andor Showrunner Addresses Original Five-Season Plan, Insists Show Is Better For Major Changes

Although Andor ultimately changed from an original five-season plan to a two-season show, showrunner Tony Gilroy says he doesn't feel any absences.

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Kleya in Andor season 2 looking serious
Is Kleya Really Cassian's Sister? 4 Popular Andor Season 2 Theories I'm So Glad Didn't Happen

There were many theories about Andor season 2, but I'm so glad that these four weren't true in the end—because the actual story was so much better.

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Jake Lloyd as young Anakin Skywalker with a half smile in The Phantom Menace
Star Wars' Best TV Show Just Fixed The Force, After George Lucas Broke It 26 Years Ago

George Lucas broke his own rules for the Force 26 years ago in The Phantom Menace, but Andor season 2 just fixed it in the perfect way.

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Cassian Andor and Bix Caleen walking together in Andor season 2
There's Just One Andor Spinoff That Diego Luna & Adria Arjona Would Love To Be Part Of

Cassian Andor actor Diego Luna and Bix Caleen actress Adria Arjona have the perfect idea for an Andor spin-off, and it would totally work.

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Cassian Andor looking focused in Andor season 2
Cassian Andor Got The Best Revenge Of Any Character In Star Wars

Cassian Andor got the most brilliant revenge at the end of Andor season 2, and it's one of the most satisfying conclusions we've seen in Star Wars.

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Bix Caleen smiling with Cassian Andor in the background in Andor season 2
How Andor Season 2's Final Bix Twist Totally Changes The Entire Story, Explained By Stars Diego Luna & Adria Arjona

Cassian Andor actor Diego Luna and Bix Caleen actress Adria Arjona share their opinion on that shocking Bix twist at the end of Andor season 2.

Princess Leia Organa in A New Hope
Andor Showrunner Explains Why He Dropped A Planned Princess Leia Cameo

Exclusive: Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy explains why he chose not to include a Princess Leia Organa cameo in Andor season 2—and he's totally right.

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Pe as Queen Amidala on Naboo in The Phantom Menace
Why Star Wars Just Returned To Naboo, 26 Years After The Phantom Menace

Andor season 2 just saw a return to Pe's home plant of Naboo 26 years after Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, and it's perfect.

Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron in The Last Jedi
No, [SPOILER] Is NOT Poe Dameron: The Strangest Star Wars Theory Debunked

Andor season 2's finale has brought about a bewildering Poe Dameron theory, but Star Wars already proved this theory wrong 10 years ago.

Cassian on Yavin in Andor Season 2 Episode 12
Andor Showrunner Tony Gilroy Explains Season 2's Surprising Missing Characters

Many were expecting two characters in particular to appear in Andor season 2, and Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy has explained why they didn't.

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Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso in a poster for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
"Jyn Erasure" - Why Some Star Wars Fans Aren't Happy With Rogue One After Andor Season 2's Finale

After the Andor season 2 finale, some viewers are feeling as though Rogue One hero Jyn Erso has been erased from the story—but is that really true?

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Bix Caleen in Andor season 2 looking angry
Bix's [SPOILER] At The End Of Andor Season 2 Explained By Showrunner Tony Gilroy

Exclusive: Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy explains that shocking Bix Caleen twist in the Andor season 2 finale and what it means for Star Wars' future.

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I-Think-Star-Wars-Just-Secretly-Retconned-Rogue-One's-Hero-As-A-Force-Sensitive
I Think Star Wars Just Secretly Retconned Rogue One's Hero As A Force Sensitive

One hero in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was never confirmed to have the Force on screen, but one small detail in Andor season 2 has hinted otherwise.

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In a dusty landscape Finn stares out into the distance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
"A Franchise That's Finally Hers": John Boyega Addresses Daisy Ridley's Star Wars Return & New Jedi Order Movie

Finn actor John Boyega speaks about his hopes for Daisy Ridley's Star Wars movie, rumored to be titled Star Wars: New Jedi Order.

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Cassian Andor in season 2
Andor Stars React To New Star Wars Action Figures, LEGO & More In Tremendous Unboxing Video

Exclusive: Andor's cast celebrate the show's conclusion in this delightful unboxing video - realizing just what it really means to Star Wars.

Cassian Andor hugging Bix Caleen in Andor season 2
Andor Season 2 Brought Back The Best George Lucas Idea, 45 Years After The Empire Strikes Back Destroyed It

Andor season 2 has brought back one concept that originally defined Star Wars' greatest hero—but that all changed in The Empire Strikes Back.

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