Jordan Stephens Says He Turned Down Andor Return Over Dreadlocks Request
The actor says production asked him to cut his dreadlocks for army training scenes, so he declined the role on principle.
Jordan Stephens said he turned down a return as Corporal Tonc in Andor after production asked him to cut his dreadlocks. The actor described the request in an interview, according to comingsoon.net.
Stephens said he was told the request was for scenes of army training in traditional army attire, including hair. He added that he declined the role on principle.
Corporal Tonc first appeared in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, where Stephens wore a helmet the whole time. In October 2025, comingsoon.net reported on his comments about the Andor role.
Andor earned widespread critical acclaim as one of the highest-rated Star Wars properties on Disney+. Both Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Andor are currently available to stream on Disney+.
Quick answers
Why did Jordan Stephens turn down returning as Corporal Tonc in Andor?
He said production asked him to cut his dreadlocks for army training scenes in traditional army attire, and he declined on principle.
Where did Corporal Tonc first appear?
Corporal Tonc first appeared in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, where Stephens wore a helmet the whole time.
Where can I stream Andor and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story?
Both are currently available to stream on Disney+.