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Ruescott Melshi first appeared in the 2016 film ''[[Rogue One]]''.<ref name=":0" /> Melshi was first revealed in the second trailer for the film on October 13, 2016.<ref>{{Citation |title=''Rogue One'' - Final Trailer |url=https://www.starwars.com/video/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-final-trailer |language=en |access-date=2022-11-12}}</ref> In the film, the character was referred to by his last name only; the name "Ruescott" was established in the [[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (novel)|film's novelisation]], released simultaneously with the film on December 16, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-14 |title=Rebel Reading: A Guide to ''Rogue One'' Books |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/rebel-reading-rogue-one-books |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=StarWars.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The character is portrayed by [[Duncan Pow]], who originally joined the crew working on ''Rogue One'' during the early stages of production, assisting with auditions, and was ultimately cast as Melshi.<ref>{{Citation |title=Everything Geek Podcast Guest Interview- Duncan Pow |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qfJIfcfHVo |language=en |access-date=2022-11-12}}</ref> The decision to bring the character back to the franchise in the plot of the Andor television series was made by creator [[Tony Gilroy]]. As reported by series writer [[Beau Willimon]] in an interview with Collider "I remember Tony talking about how much he [...] was looking for an opportunity to bring Melshi back [...] I don't remember who said it out loud first, but what if Melshi's in that prison? And it's like, "Oh, my god.".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovitt |first=Maggie |date=2022-11-09 |title=How 'Andor' Reintroduced {{'}}''Rogue One''{{'}}'s Rebel Sergeant Melshi |url=https://collider.com/andor-melshi-explained-rogue-one/ |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=Collider |language=en-US}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', Tony Gilroy stated, "I love the character. Duncan Pow, who plays Melshi, was a great hang on ''Rogue'', and I just really liked him. So I was just like, “How can we get him back in?” There will be some other things along the way that we’ll do, but the prison just seemed like a great place to show where and how they meet."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davids |first=Brian |date=2022-11-09 |title='Andor' Creator Tony Gilroy Talks Luthen Rael's Future and Being Surprised by Certain Easter Eggs |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/andor-tony-gilroy-talks-luthen-rael-monologue-easter-eggs-1235258961/ |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> |
The character is portrayed by [[Duncan Pow]], who originally joined the crew working on ''Rogue One'' during the early stages of production, assisting with auditions, and was ultimately cast as Melshi.<ref>{{Citation |title=Everything Geek Podcast Guest Interview- Duncan Pow |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qfJIfcfHVo |language=en |access-date=2022-11-12}}</ref> The decision to bring the character back to the franchise in the plot of the Andor television series was made by creator [[Tony Gilroy]]. As reported by series writer [[Beau Willimon]] in an interview with Collider "I remember Tony talking about how much he [...] was looking for an opportunity to bring Melshi back [...] I don't remember who said it out loud first, but what if Melshi's in that prison? And it's like, "Oh, my god.".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovitt |first=Maggie |date=2022-11-09 |title=How 'Andor' Reintroduced {{'}}''Rogue One''{{'}}'s Rebel Sergeant Melshi |url=https://collider.com/andor-melshi-explained-rogue-one/ |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=Collider |language=en-US}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', Tony Gilroy stated, "I love the character. Duncan Pow, who plays Melshi, was a great hang on ''Rogue'', and I just really liked him. So I was just like, “How can we get him back in?” There will be some other things along the way that we’ll do, but the prison just seemed like a great place to show where and how they meet."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davids |first=Brian |date=2022-11-09 |title='Andor' Creator Tony Gilroy Talks Luthen Rael's Future and Being Surprised by Certain Easter Eggs |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/andor-tony-gilroy-talks-luthen-rael-monologue-easter-eggs-1235258961/ |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Revision as of 06:33, 9 May 2023
Melshi | |
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Star Wars character | |
First appearance | Rogue One (2016) |
Portrayed by | Duncan Pow |
In-universe information | |
Nickname | Melshi |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Title | Sergeant |
Occupation | Rebel Special Forces Prisoner |
Affiliation | Rebel Alliance |
Sergeant Ruescott Melshi, simply referred to as Melshi, is a fictional character from the Star Wars franchise. A human male who served in the Rebel Alliance's special forces during the early stages of the Galactic Civil War, the character first appears in Lucasfilm's Rogue One (2016) and again in the Disney+ television series Andor (2022–present). Melshi has also made appearances in Star Wars books, audiobooks, and a video game.[1][2][3][4]
Sometime before joining the Rebel Alliance, Melshi was an Imperial prisoner on Narkina 5. While working in Unit Five-Two, he met Cassian Andor and they broke out together.[5] Later, Melshi led a rebel extraction team to rescue of Jyn Erso from the Imperial labor camp on the planet Wobani.[3] Melshi then helped Andor in putting together the motley crew of volunteers known as "Rogue One." The team went on a one-way mission to steal the Death Star plans, which were being held in the Imperial security facility on Scarif.[6] Erso, Andor, Melshi, and the other members of Rogue One were able to grab the plans, but they all sacrificed their lives in the mission.[3]
Depiction
Ruescott Melshi first appeared in the 2016 film Rogue One.[1] Melshi was first revealed in the second trailer for the film on October 13, 2016.[7] In the film, the character was referred to by his last name only; the name "Ruescott" was established in the film's novelisation, released simultaneously with the film on December 16, 2016.[8]
The character is portrayed by Duncan Pow, who originally joined the crew working on Rogue One during the early stages of production, assisting with auditions, and was ultimately cast as Melshi.[9] The decision to bring the character back to the franchise in the plot of the Andor television series was made by creator Tony Gilroy. As reported by series writer Beau Willimon in an interview with Collider "I remember Tony talking about how much he [...] was looking for an opportunity to bring Melshi back [...] I don't remember who said it out loud first, but what if Melshi's in that prison? And it's like, "Oh, my god.".[10] In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Tony Gilroy stated, "I love the character. Duncan Pow, who plays Melshi, was a great hang on Rogue, and I just really liked him. So I was just like, “How can we get him back in?” There will be some other things along the way that we’ll do, but the prison just seemed like a great place to show where and how they meet."[11]
Appearances
As of 12 November 2022, the character has appeared in the following Star Wars media.
Films
Rogue One (First appearance, simultaneous with audiobook, novelisation, and junior novel; first identified as Melshi)
Television
- Andor – "Narkina 5"
- Andor – "Nobody's Listening!"
- Andor – "One Way Out"
- Andor – "Daughter of Ferrix"
Books
- Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- Rebel Rising
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story novelisation (First identified as Ruescott, simultaneous with audiobook, Star Wars: Rogue One: Secret Mission, and Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide)
- Star Wars: Rogue One: A Junior Novel
- Star Wars: Rogue One Graphic Novel Adaptation
Comics
- Rogue One Adaptation 1
- Rogue One Adaptation 4
- Rogue One Adaptation 5
- Rogue One Adaptation 6
Audiobooks
- Rebel Rising audiobook
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story audiobook
- Star Wars: Rogue One: A Junior Novel audiobook
Computer Games
- Star Wars Battlefront: Rogue One: X-wing VR Mission (mentioned only)
References
- ^ a b "Rogue One", IMDb, retrieved 2022-11-12
- ^ "Bespin Bulletin on Instagram: "As we exclusively reported two days ago, 'Rogue One' actor, Duncan Pow is reprising the role of Ruescott Melshi in 'Andor' I messed up in the write up. Duncan Pow, not Dominic. My bad."". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ a b c Lopes, Carlos T. (2022-10-28). "Andor: Who Is Ruescott Melshi?". CBR. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ brynnaarens (2022-10-26). "Andor Just Brought Back Surprise Rogue One Characters". Den of Geek. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ "Ruescott Melshi". StarWars.com. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ Britt, Ryan. "Six years later, Star Wars just explained a pivotal 'Rogue One' plot hole". Inverse. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ Rogue One - Final Trailer, retrieved 2022-11-12
- ^ "Rebel Reading: A Guide to Rogue One Books". StarWars.com. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ Everything Geek Podcast Guest Interview- Duncan Pow, retrieved 2022-11-12
- ^ Lovitt, Maggie (2022-11-09). "How 'Andor' Reintroduced 'Rogue One''s Rebel Sergeant Melshi". Collider. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ Davids, Brian (2022-11-09). "'Andor' Creator Tony Gilroy Talks Luthen Rael's Future and Being Surprised by Certain Easter Eggs". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
External Links
- Ruescott Melshi on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki
- Fictional military personnel in films
- Fictional revolutionaries
- Fictional soldiers
- Male characters in comics
- Male characters in film
- Male characters in literature
- Male characters in television
- Star Wars comics characters
- Star Wars literary characters
- Star Wars Anthology characters
- Star Wars video game characters
- Andor (TV series) characters