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Jodie Turner-Smith reveals that she has "no regrets" about playing Mother Aniseya in the divisive Star Wars Disney+ series The Acolyte. The series has received harsh backlash from fans and critics despite topping the streaming charts. Even before its release, it was shrouded in hostile reception. Disney has decided not to renew The Acolyte for season 2.

Turner-Smith reflects on her experience starring in the Star Wars series while promoting The Agency in an interview with Collider. The star revealed that she "loved being in that universe" and she wouldn't hesitate to return if The Acolyte received another season. Turner-Smith further explained it had nothing to do with the content of the show, but because it was her "dream project." Check out what the actor said below:

Of course [I'd return]! First of all, I loved being in that universe, I had an incredible time doing that, and I loved it. No matter what,...

Star Wars: The Acolyte was a hit with critics, but the show was nevertheless subjected to heavy backlash on social media. In particular, there had been many negative comments made online about the diversity of the cast, and actor Lee Jung-jae can remember how hurtful it felt at the time.

In a new interview with Vanity Fair to promote the upcoming second season of Netflix's Squid Game, Lee reflected on the backlash against The Acolyte. While he found the racist comments to be hurtful, he especially felt for series showrunner Leslye Headland. Lee also said that while he knew going into the show that Star Wars has a passionate (and sometimes very vocal) fan base, he was still "shocked" by the levels of racist comments and online harassment that he'd witnessed.

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Carrie-Anne Moss didn't last long in Star Wars: The Acolyte, as her character was killed off in a surprise twist at the very start. This allowed for her to say her goodbyes to Star Wars long before the show was officially canceled, so she wasn't too bothered when the news was broken.

In an interview with ComicBook.com, Moss explained how she's no stranger to seeing shows getting canceled, and by this point in her career, she's developed a "protection mechanism" by choosing not to get too invested in TV projects. She also pointed out how her own brief run on the show had already ended, so while she has love for everyone on the Acolyte team, it didn't have a big impact on her personally.

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Actor Manny Jacinto is still holding out hope for a second season of Star Wars series The Acolyte despite the recent cancellation. During an appearance at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia (via @DigitalLA), Jacinto was asked about his future goals and what he would like to achieve before he leaves this mortal coil. For the actor, this answer was not a difficult one, with Jacinto pondering his response for a second before replying simply...

Season 2 of The Acolyte.

His answer was met with rapturous cheers and applause from the crowd, who clearly would also love to see the actor and the rest of The Acolyte cast return for more stories in a galaxy far, far away. Set at the end of the High Republic era before the events of the Skywalker Saga, The Acolyte follows a Jedi as he begins to investigates a series of crimes. Jacinto joins the Star...

Ahmed Best, the actor best known for playing Jar-Jar Binks, is familiar with how cruel certain segments of the Star Wars fandom can be and has shown his support for another actor in need of support, The Acolyte's Amandla Stenberg. Following the news that Disney announced they were canceling The Acolyte, a certain group of individuals decided to go onto Amandla Stenberg's social media post and celebrate the cancelation of the series, showing the cruel vitriol that had followed The Acolyte since the series was announced. On August 28, 2024, Stenberg took to social media to make a post that both showed her appreciation for the fans who had embraced the series while also calling out the racist comments they and the series received during its run.

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Amandla Stenberg has finally spoken out about the cancelation of Star Wars series The Acolyte, as well as speaking candidly about the hatred and vitriol both the cast and the show received from a certain section of the audience. Stenberg played the dual roles of Mae and Osha in the Disney+ series, which was canceled earlier this month as Lucasfilm and Disney opted not to pursue a second season. While many fans were upset, many people took the cancelation as a moment to celebrate and address fans of the show and the creatives behind the series online in a way they likely wouldn't in person.

Stenberg, in particular, was the target of much of the hatred and vitriol. Now, Stenberg has taken to social media to speak openly about the hatred The Acolyte received from its initial announcement all the way to the series airing and its eventual cancelation. You...

The Acolyte's cancelation reveals Star Wars' fear of new ideas and overreliance on nostalgia. Star Wars must accept that it shouldn't always appear to everyone and embrace niche fandoms to grow. Dealing with a divided fanbase, Star Wars must address toxic behavior and explore new directions.

On September 19, 2024, the Star Wars fandom felt a disturbance in the force, like the Death Star blowing up Alderaan. The news broke that The Acolyte was not returning for Season 2. While it was framed as a cancelation, it was more like The Book of Boba Fett or Obi-Wan Kenobi, where a second season wasn't ordered. Still, cancelation is a buzzier word, and unlike those series, The Acolyte ended with a cliffhanger that seemed to set up a second season. This news was a disappointment for many fans. There were others, though, that celebrated the series cancelation. They didn't just enjoy the series cancelation but...

Despite Star Wars: The Acolyte teasing many things for its second season, the series starring Amandla Stenberg will not be returning to Disney+. According to Deadline, the latest divisive Star Wars show has been canceled after just a single season following disappointing audience reviews and a dwindling viewership in the latter half of the season.

Bringing a new era of the Star Wars universe to screens, The Acolyte seemed to have everything it needed to be a huge hit. Although the series started off with strong viewership, audiences jumped ship as the series progressed, and with a reported $100 million price tag for the season, those numbers, combined with the hate the series received, were always going to see Season 2 struggle to come to fruition. According to Nielsen figures, The Acolyte never made it higher than sixth position on their streaming chart, even during its strongest episodes, and the finale is...

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The revelation isn't nearly as impactful as that of Darth Vader revealing he is Luke Skywalker's father. However, most Star Wars fans already knew, or, at least, strongly suspected Darth Plagueis the Wise was the Strangers Sith Master, but The Acolytes showrunner Leslye Headland has officially confirmed their relationship. While Qimir, aka the Stranger (Manny Jacinto), and Lord Plagueis never shared a scene together, fans were treated to a very quick shot of the Sith Master hiding in the shadows during the Season 1 finale. Headland said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly:

We wanted to answer a lot of questions. We wanted to show Qimirs master [Darth Plagueis]. We weren't going to wait a second season for that.

Qimir is arguably the most intriguing character to grace the eight-episode Disney+ series. Obsessed with finding his own acolyte, the...

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Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson) wields a cool, crackling purple whip lightsaber, but leaving most of the Mirialans backstory on the table turns out to be Leslye Headlands biggest regret from Season 1 of The Acolyte. The creator and showrunner of the Star Wars prequel honestly didnt utilize the Jedi Master enough throughout the course of the Disney+ series eight episodes.

However, there were so many other characters to concentrate on, including Mae and Osha (Amandla Stenberg), the Stranger (Manny Jacinto) and Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae), all of whom took precedence in the storytelling. For that reason, Vernestras backstory largely remains a mystery and unexplored in Season 1. Headland said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly:

That was something I kept trying to slip in, but there was so much [sighs]. It's a really packed season, and I love that. My goal...

Star Wars fans were obviously excited to see both Master Yoda and Darth Plagueis the Wise, but does that mean theyll return for a second season, if there is one? For a controversial streaming series with such an uncertain future, The Acolytes Season 1 finale certainly felt like a cliffhanger, teasing more stories focusing on both creator George Lucas and Leslye Headlands characters. And Headland confirms that if the show goes on in that galaxy far, far away, the Sith lord Plagueis will influence what happens next. Headland said in an interview with Inverse:

Hes definitely a signifier of things to come if we end up moving forward. Osha and the Stranger are aligned. Literally the last shot of the show is the two of them holding the same lightsaber. Its the last shot of Fight Club these are two people that are looking out under the horizon and believing that their power is intense,...

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Director Hannelle M. Culpepper revealed Lucasfilm hesitated to feature Yoda in The Acolyte season finale, despite showrunner Leslye Headland's insistence. The surprise Jedi Master cameo was a result of Headland's persistence and careful planning to fit into the storyline. The challenges of incorporating Yoda stemmed from Lucasfilm's protective approach towards the Star Wars brand and character integrity.

The Acolyte episode 8 director Hannelle M. Culpepper reveals that the season finale's Yoda's surprising appearance was difficult to bring to screen due to hesitation from Lucasfilm behind the scenes. After exploring a murder mystery and one of the Jedi Order's darkest moments across season 1, the latest Star Wars Disney+ series ended with the Jedi under Senate scrutiny and Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Jedi custody. However, with her fallen apprentice resurfacing and new challenges and allies emerging, Master Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson...

The Acolyte season 2 promises new alliances, Dark Side descents, and familiar High Republic faces. The relationship between Mae and Vernestra and Osha's warrior development will be explored. Showrunner Leslye Headland hints at more book cameos and integrating High Republic characters into the show.

The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland teases what a potential season 2 may have in store, teasing new alliances, further descents into the Dark Side, and familiar High Republic faces making appearances. The first season of Disney+'s latest Star Wars series followed a complicated case that saw a lone assassin embark on a mission to claim the lives of four Jedi Masters who wronged her. In The Acolyte season 1's final episode, relationships were shattered and lives forever changed for sisters Osha and Mae (Both played by Amandla Stenberg).

With The Acolyte season 1 seeing Osha walk the path of the Dark Side and Mae in Jedi custody,...

The Acolyte concluded its eight-episode Season 1 run on Disney+, and fan reactions have been as divided as expected from any new addition to the franchise. The final episode answered many questions but also left plenty of teases for a potential second season, including a tease of the villainous Darth Plagueis. One element that certainly had fans talking was the dynamic between the villain Qimir (Manny Jacinto) and Osha (Amandla Stenberg), with the two holding hands in the episode's final moments getting a lot of attention online.

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The Acolyte star Manny Jacinto has revealed his hopes for a second season, with the actor responding positively to fan suggestions and shipping his character Qimir with Amandla Stenbergs Osha. Jacintos role in the Star Wars series proved to one of the biggest mysteries, with Qimir revealed to be a Sith master. Speaking with GQ, Jacinto said he has seen fan art depicting something going on between Osha and the Sith Stranger, and its certainly an element he would love to explore in a future series.

In the fan art I've seen, there's a good amount that implies something between Osha and the Stranger. That's something that people, I think, have been yearning for in this genre, or at least in this IP, and I love that people are honing in on it and encouraging it. So I think people can look forward to more of that, possibly. If people want it,...

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Showrunner Leslye Headland explains Bazil's sabotaging of Sol's ship in The Acolyte finale. Headland wanted to give Bazil a hero moment and create tension for Sol. Bazil's actions were motivated by confusion and witnessing key events between the main characters.

Star Wars: The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland addresses a strange scene in the season 1 finale featuring Bazil. The Tynnan tracker has been an ally of the Jedi and has played an important role on the show since his introduction in episode 4. Bazil is also one of the few characters to survive the massacre that occurred on the planet Khofar and all the violent tragedies that transpired in season 1, making what he witnessed all the more important.

While speaking with Collider, Headland explained why Bazil sabotages Sol's ship in the finale when the Jedi Knight is pursuing Mae. As an ally of the Jedi,...

Darth Plagueis made his first live-action appearance in the season finale of The Acolyte. The creative team focused on making Plagueis look creepy, not powerful, in the show. Darth Plagueis' appearance has huge ramifications for The Acolyte.

The season finale of The Acolyte included a very familiar looking face as a cameo, and showrunner Leslye Headland confirmed that Darth Plagueis did, in fact, make his first live-action appearance.

While speaking with Collider, Headland confirmed Darth Plagueis made an appearance in The Acolyte, and she talked about the thought process behind bringing the Muun Sith Lord into live-action.

We are. I'm very proud of the character design. It took a long time. Like we were saying the last time, obviously, we were doing a Muun; their hands are different, so showing the hand first felt like a nice tell. But also, again, the Crimson Peak reference of: this should not feel like a display of power,...

The Acolyte is crucial to Star Wars lore, revealing connections to The Phantom Menace and the origins of Darth Plagueis. The series expands on the Jedi's belief in a vergence in the Force, potentially setting the stage for Anakin's creation by Plagueis. The tragic story of The Acolyte mirrors The Phantom Menace, hinting at the Jedi's eventual downfall and the rise of the Sith.

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While on the surface, The Acolyte seemed like a standalone Star Wars story not connected to the Skywalker Saga, throughout its eight-episode run, it revealed itself to be a vital part in laying the foundation for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. The Acolyte is set 100 years before the first film in the Skywalker Saga and follows a murder mystery revolving around a pair of twin sisters named Mae and Osha (Amandla Stenberg) who have...

The Acolyte season finale finally delivered on a Star Wars tease from nearly 20 years ago. The finale episode primarily focused on the original characters the series had introduced and solved the main storyline, but creator Leslye Headland certainly had plenty of fun teasing some fan-favorite cameos. The final scene showed Yoda (or at least the back of his head), but earlier in the episode, The Acolyte finally introduced a legendary Sith lord we've been hearing about since Revenge of the Sith.

During the Season 1 finale, when Qimir and Osha finish training in a cave and leave to confront Mae and Jedi Master Sol. A mysterious figure lurks in the cave, watching them. This figure is recognizable as an alien of the Munn species and is the Sith Master Darth Plagueis, who was first teased in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith back in 2005. Despite being such an...

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The Acolyte episode 8 improves on its predecessor, but still suffers from uninteresting plots and characters. Season 1 mainly focuses on Mae and Osha, leaving more intriguing storylines like Qimir, Sol, and Darth Plagueis in the background. Longer and more episodes are needed to explore character motivations and key moments effectively, which The Acolyte failed to achieve.

The Acolyte episode 8 is an improvement over its two predecessors, but problems persist as more interesting Star Wars stories are lost amid uncompelling plots and characters. When The Acolyte was first announced, I could not wait to experience a story about the Sith rising to power beneath the feet of the Jedi in Star Wars' High Republic Era. Unfortunately, the show was more content to push that storyline to the side in favor of uninteresting characters that simply needed more time to breathe, as evidenced by...

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The Acolyte finale revealed some mysteries but left questions about the true identity of the Stranger. Episode 8 hinted at that the Stranger was Vernestra Rwoh's former Padawan, and she could have given him his curving scars. Darth Plagueis also made a cameo, which could hint that the Stranger was his first apprentice before Palpatine.

The finale of The Acolyte held some shocking reveals, but it also left some questions, like the true identity of the Stranger, unanswered. The Stranger has been one of The Acolyte's most mysterious character since he was first introduced. Nothing about him, from his true name to how he fit into the Sith Rule of Two, made much sense, but the finale of The Acolyte may have begun to unravel his mystery.

While it didn't outright confirm who the Stranger is, The Acolyte episode 8 did have a...

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If the Star Wars live-action series The Acolyte has excelled at anything, it is the ability to kill off interesting characters too early. Untimely deaths are a bit of a tradition in Star Wars, as Darth Maul, Snoke, and Obi-Wan Kenobi have proven. The first episode of The Acolyte saw Carrie-Anne Moss' character, Master Indara, killed in the first five minutes, one of many unexpected and seemingly premature deaths. But The Acolyte creator and showrunner Leslye Headland is hopeful, however, that at least two recently-dispatched characters may still have stories to tell.

In episode five of the series, Night, Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) and a squad of Jedi confront The Stranger, who is revealed to be Qimir (Manny Jacinto). The confrontation turns into a slaughter, as Qimir kills Sol's Jedi, including young Jecki (Dafne Keen) and Yord (Charlie Barnett) in one of...

The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland shuts down fan theory about Qimir's master, and teases more of Mother Koril's story if the series returns for season two. Speculation still swirls around ties between The Acolyte and other Star Wars lore, with fans guessing Qimir's Sith status and Mother Koril's fate. Despite review bombing attempts, The Acolyte has garnered strong viewership, but its future remains uncertain amid Disney's shifting priorities.

The Acolyte's showrunner Leslye Headland has shot down one fan theory about the series. Since The Acolyte premiered on June 4, 2024, it has become one of the most discussed television series for positive and negative fan reactions. The series' mystery has led to a large amount of speculation regarding it, with fan theories popping up each week only to be answered or redefined with each new episode. From ties to Knights of the Old Republic to maybe including Disney's failed Star Wars hotel,...

New characters in The Acolyte may have a future in upcoming content, exploring their roles in the Star Wars universe. Showrunner Leslye Headland hopes to see characters like Yord, and Jecki return in potential spinoffs or other media. The Acolyte presents a darker side of the Jedi, as they struggle to survive encounters with beings who use the dark side of the Force.

The Acolyte introduced numerous new characters to the Star Wars universe, and there may still be a role for them going forward. Set at the tail end of the High Republic, the show features the Jedi at their peak, settled in a much younger Coruscant and wielding immense influence throughout the galaxy. The Acolyte's ensemble cast is filled with newly-introduced Jedi heroes, who are still policing their corner of the universe, though they struggle to survive after encountering beings who regularly use the dark side of the Force.

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The Acolyte shakes up the Star Wars universe with unique characters and compelling storytelling. Amy Tsang's journey into Star Wars was unexpected yet rewarding. Tsang reflects on her experience working with iconic actors and directors on the show.

With each new episode, The Acolyte has pushed the boundaries of what is known in the Star Wars universe. Consciousness-sharing twins, a Force vergence, and a musical nod to the sequel trilogys Knights of Ren have proven the series to be an ambitious entry in the Disney+ Star Wars catalog. Following the story of twins Osha and Mae (both played by Amandla Stenberg), The Acolyte further explores the idea that the galaxys best-known heroes, the Jedi, may not be as heroic as they once appeared.

A consequential new addition to Star Wars is the witch coven led by Mother Aniseya (Jodie Turner-Smith). While witches...

The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland teases a potential season 2. Premiering on Disney Plus last month, the latest Star Wars show takes place roughly 100 years before The Phantom Menace, chronicling the investigation into a series of Jedi murders by a powerful, dark force-user. The Acolyte episode 7 continued the story of Sol (Lee Jung-jae), Osha (Amandla Stenberg), and Mae, with only 1 episode now remaining in the season.

In a recent interview with Nerdist ahead of the season 1 finale, Headland teases the possibility of The Acolyte season 2. While the showrunner answers with a firm "No!" regarding whether season 2 has been definitively given the green light, she does tease that things are in the works behind the scenes. Check out her comment below:

"I have no idea. Well, not that I have no idea. I would say there are conversations. And I dont know when that will happen. I dont know when that decision will be made.

Star Wars: The Acolyte introduces the lightsaber whip in its sixth episode, wielded by Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh. Lightwhips are powered by multiple miniature Kyber crystals, making them more flexible and longer-lasting than traditional lightsabers. Lightwhips are more challenging to master and are often used by Sith due to their preference for bloodshed over peace.

Star Wars: The Acolyte, has recently introduced one of its most iconic lightsaber types. In the sixth episode, Teach/Corrupt, the series delves into the aftermath of a battle between the Jedi and Qimir, where Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson) defeats an umbramoth, a giant insect-like creature, with a lightsaber whip.

Lightsabers are undeniably one of the most recognizable and exciting elements of the Star Wars universe; therefore, it's no surprise that there are different types of lightsabers, as seen by variants like the double-bladed and Crossguard lightsabers.

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Osha and Qimir's storyline stands out in The Acolyte episode 6, paralleling Rey and Kylo Ren's dynamic from The Last Jedi and containing a fascinating deconstruction of Star Wars norms with added mystery. Vernestra Rwoh and Sol's storylines feel less compelling, with plot contrivances and delayed answers with a lack of more compelling questions. The Acolyte episode 6 suffers from runtime restraints, needing longer stories and better formatting for TV as opposed to drawn-out movies.

The Acolyte episode 6 is a mixed bag of fascination and frustration, something I somewhat expected coming off the highs of last week's installment. The Acolyte episode 5's amazing lightsaber fights, character deaths, and huge reveals were always unlikely to continue this week, as the show takes a notably deep breath before next week's flashback-heavy plunge. Unfortunately, by the time of The Acolyte episode 6's ending, the show...

The Acolyte defies its critics, becoming a strong performer on Disney+ with high viewership. Reelgood's analysis places The Acolyte second only to Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars franchise's TV offerings. Despite initial controversies, The Acolyte's chances of a second season are gaining momentum.

According to new data acquired by ScreenRant from Reelgood, the constant review-bombing, online criticisms both genuine and forced and several campaigns against The Acolyte have not been able to stop the show becoming another huge success for Disney+. While there are many challenges being faced by the series, like several others before it, the information shared about its performance so far will be all good news for Lucasfilm and Disney.

The Acolyte seemed to be heading down a path to its own dark side when the initial episodes opened up the expected debate about the state of modern Star Wars projects, canon issues, and woke and...

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Dafne Keen praises creator Leslye Headland for killing off central characters in Star Wars: The Acolyte, avoiding common tropes. The Acolyte has a low audience score but high critical rating, showcasing a dark and dangerous narrative. Headland is unsure about a second season, focusing on resolving major plot points in Season 1.

Dafne Keen seemed set to be a mainstay star of Star Wars: The Acolyte, but Episode 5 of the divisive series saw her character, Jecki Lon, and many other Jedi from the series meet their maker at the hands of The Stranger. The actress recently shared her thoughts on the shocking turn of events in the latest episode, and praised creator Leslye Headland for her willingness to buck the annoying Star Wars trend of usually not killing off central characters.

There have been several big Star Wars deaths over the course of the franchise,...

The Acolyte, a Star Wars series by Leslye Headland, sparked controversy with the inclusion of Jedi Ki-Adi-Mundi in Episode 4. Fans accused the series of "breaking canon" due to Ki-Adi-Mundi's appearance, as he is a minor character from the prequel films, and the series takes place 100 years before the rise of the Empire. However, including Ki-Adi-Mundi doesn't necessarily break canon, and even if it did, it would be very minor compared to past changes in the franchise.

The Acolyte is the biggest Star Wars project of 2024, and it feels like every week after an episode airs, the conversation is not about the particular series itself but about things outside of it. From poor audience review scores, which likely are attributed to targeted review bombing supported by a non-Star Wars-related project known as Acolytes getting an influx of negative reviews, to a certain subset of fans having a hatred for...

Amandla Stenberg got tripped up trying to pull off her twin characters, Osha and Mae, in The Acolytes fifth episode, Night. Stenberg has done a fine job portraying the magical twins the entire season, but the antes were upped when Mae decided to trade places with her sister, Osha, and secretly leave with Jedi Master Sol at the episodes conclusion. When it comes to Stenbergs acting craft and approaching her portrayal of the twins, the actress says, I truly believe the perspective of each sister.

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Parent Trap alert! Wake up, Master Sol youre traveling with the wrong twin. Through four episodes of the new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, actress Amandla Stenberg has done an excellent job of portraying identical twin sisters, Osha and Mae. However, the stakes went up considerably thanks to showrunner Leslye Headland, because the sister who runs with the Sith,...

The Acolytes showrunner, Leslye Headland, says she threw everything into Season 1. Headland looks forward to working on The Acolyte in the future, if the Disney+ series receives a proper pickup, but that hasnt happened yet. The creator of The Acolyte explains her approach to crafting the first season of a show in regard to a possible Season 2, which may or may not happen.

Difficult to see... always in motion is the future. Those wise words from Master Yoda are quite apropos, as The Acolytes showrunner, Leslye Headland, contemplates and discusses a possible second season for the Disney+ Star Wars series. As the show from a galaxy far, far away approaches its final three episodes, Headland was asked about the future, and she claims to have thrown everything into Season 1. Headland explained in an interview with Entertainment Weekly:

I threw everything into Season 1, because who knows what's going to happen?...

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ marks the upcoming installment in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, set to debut on Disney+ on June 4th. It promises to offer a wholly unique adventure.

Taking place during the High Republic Era, also dubbed the Golden Age of the Jedi Order due to their vast numbers, the series aims to challenge the notion that Jedi alone wield the Force for good. Showrunner Leslye Headland appears poised to explore the idea that, given the right circumstances, the Jedi can be portrayed as bad guys.

The show unexpectedly sparked controversy online, largely stemming from its female-led cast and controversial statements made by Headland regarding Star Wars lore. These controversies led to rumors circulating a few weeks ago suggesting that the show had been canceled even before its release.

In a recent interview with SFX Magazine, producer Rayne Roberts hinted that the show might still receive a second season:...

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is the next chapter in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise. The show arrives on Disney+ on June 4th and it promises to be a completely different adventure.

The show will be set during the High Republic Era, also known as the Golden Age of Jedi Order due to their overwhelming numbers, and it seems that Headland is trying to use that setting to prove that Jedi don’t have the monopoly on Force and that they do too can be bad guys when context is given.

The show surprisingly stirred a lot of controversy online primarily due to having a female-led cast, and due to some controversial statements made by Headland regarding the Star Wars lore. Due to this controversy, rumors started spreading a couple of weeks ago that the show is canceled, even before it hit the screen.

Now in his latest interview with SFX Magazine Rayne Roberts,...

Get Ready for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ – the Most Anticipated Addition to the Galaxy Far, Far Away! This groundbreaking live-action series explores the uncharted territory of the High Republic era, offering a unique perspective where the Jedi are not always the heroes.

Drawing inspiration from genres like Samurai and Wuxia, this show promises a thrilling blend of action reminiscent of ‘Frozen meets Kill Bill.’

A fresh trailer just came out, revealing a grim reality: Jedi are under attack and hunted across the Galaxy. It hints that the Jedi order might not be as noble as it seems, echoing themes from the original trilogy.

Mae, the protagonist, faces a tough dilemma between personal freedom and destiny. She seems destined to challenge the status quo and restore balance. The trailer also introduces a mysterious dark force user. Watch the trailer for yourself below.

The upcoming project features Amandla Stenberg as Mae, a...

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is the next most anticipated thing in the Star Wars universe. This is the first live-action show set in the High Republic era, and it’s groundbreaking because it will “sort of” portray the Jedi as the bad guys, due to them being an overwhelming systemic force in that specific time period.

The show was pitched as “Frozen meets Kill Bill” and it has a lot of influences from Samurai and Wuxia films, which will lead to some very promising action scenes.

A new trailer for the show recently dropped, and we can see that everything starts with the fact that Jedi are getting hunted and murdered across the Galaxy. There are insinuations that the Jedi order is not all pleasant as it would be supposed to be and their dominance is rotten to the core, something we’ve learned during the original trilogy as well.

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is an upcoming TV show created for Disney+ and a part of a Star Wars franchise. The show has been discussed since 2019, the premiere of ‘The Rise of the Skywalker’ when Leslye Headland expressed interest in the franchise as a massive fan.

In April 2020, it was announced that Headland would be writing and show-running a new Star Wars series centered around female characters for Disney+. Staffing for the series had already commenced, and it was anticipated to explore a distinct era within the Star Wars universe separate from other projects. Recently, a new trailer for the show dropped and over the course of numerous interviews, Headland revealed what fans can expect. If you don’t have time to comb through hours of text, we’ve summarized everything for you in this neat guide.

‘The Acolyte’ takes place during the High Republic Era, and focuses on bad...

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is a new TV series coming to Disney+, part of the Star Wars universe. The idea was first talked about in 2019, after Leslye Headland, a big Star Wars fan, showed interest.

In April 2020, it was confirmed that Headland would be in charge of the show, focusing on female characters. Now, with a new trailer out and several interviews, Headland has shared some details about what viewers can look forward to. If you want a quick overview, we’ve got you covered right here.

‘The Acolyte’ is set in the High Republic Era, shining a spotlight on the darker side of the story

‘The Acolyte’ marks the first live-action TV series centered on the High Republic Era, and the second overall. It’s officially set during the later years of the High Republic Era, occurring a century before the events of ‘Episode I: The Phantom Menace.’ This era,...

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is the next big thing in the Star Wars universe. It’s the first live-action show set in the High Republic era, and it’s groundbreaking because it will portray the Jedi as the bad guys, as they are an overwhelming systemic force in that specific time period.

We’ve learned a lot about the show in the past few weeks since the trailer dropped, especially about its influences. The show was pitched as “Frozen meets Kill Bill” and it draws heavily from Samurai and Wuxia films, promising some very exciting action scenes.

Now, many fans haven’t delved into the broader Star Wars universe beyond just the live-action films and shows. Leslye Headland also explained that the High Republic books were a major influence, even adapting some characters to the big screen.

Amandla Stenberg, who will be portraying Mae, explained to Total Film how the...

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is the next most anticipated thing in the Star Wars universe. This is the first live-action show set in the High Republic era, and it’s groundbreaking because it will “sort of” portray the Jedi as the bad guys, due to them being an overwhelming systemic force in that specific time period.

We’ve learned a lot about the show in the past few weeks since the trailer dropped. Most about its influences. The show was pitched as “Frozen meets Kill Bill” and it has a lot of influences from Samurai and Wuxia films, which will lead to some very promising action scenes.

Now a lot of fans never really checked out the rest of the Star Wars beyond just live-action films and shows, as Leslye Headland also explained that High Republic books were a major influence, even adapting some characters to the big screen.

Now Amandla Stenberg,...

The advent of streaming has allowed us to delve deeper into the Star Wars universe than ever before.

With shows like The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Andor, and Obi-Wan Kenobi delivering out-of-this-world storytelling, it’s time for some new stories in the sprawling universe.

Enter The Acolyte, a series that takes us to 100 years before Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

Taking the show that far back will give us some fresh new characters, conflicts, and everything else you’d expect from a show set in that universe.

Everything we hear makes The Acolyte sound like Andor, which successfully told a story with a different lens than we’d gotten before in the Star Wars universe.

With the premiere fast approaching, it’s time to delve into everything we know about The Acolyte.

When does The Acolyte premiere on Disney+?

After months of teases, Disney+ recently revealed that The Acolyte will premiere on Tuesday,...

A few weeks back, they released the trailer for the highly awaited ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’, giving us a glimpse of the setting and characters. Though the plot remains largely unknown, fans are thrilled that it’s set in the High Republic Era, a first for live-action.

Despite this unique backdrop, ‘The Acolyte’ is the second show to explore this era, following ‘Young Jedi Adventures’, which recently concluded. Judging from Headland’s comments, ‘Acolyte’ promises to be different from what we anticipate. She described it as a mix of ‘Frozen’ and ‘Kill Bill’, drawing inspiration from samurai and Wuxia films.

Besides the setting, what really catches attention in the show are its characters. Headland admitted that some characters are original while others, like Vernerstra Rwoh, were lifted straight from the books.

The cast for the upcoming project includes Amandla Stenberg playing Mae, a former padawan turned warrior; Lee Jung-Jae as Sol,...

Last week, the trailer for the highly-anticipated ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ was released, giving us a glimpse of the setting and characters. While the plot remains mostly mysterious, fans are thrilled that ‘The Acolyte’ will explore the High Republic Era, a new frontier for live-action storytelling in the franchise.

Despite this unique setting, ‘The Acolyte’ marks only the second show set in this era, following the conclusion of ‘Young Jedi Adventures.’ From what Headland has shared, ‘Acolyte’ promises to offer a fresh perspective. She has described it as a blend of ‘Frozen’ and ‘Kill Bill,’ drawing inspiration from samurai and Wuxia films.

As a big Star Wars fan since her teenage years, it’s no wonder she found inspiration from the Star Wars Expanded Universe. One notable character drawn from the High Republic book series. From the beginning, Headland made it clear that her show would shake up the traditional Jedi narrative,...

On Tuesday, a trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ was released, offering a first look at the characters and the setting in the High Republic era. ‘The Acolyte’ is the first live-action show set during this period and the second overall, following ‘Young Jedi Adventures.’

Despite the show’s lengthy development process, the trailer generated significant excitement among fans. In fact, it broke a record. Within its first 24 hours, the trailer for ‘The Acolyte’ amassed a remarkable 51.3 million views, setting a new digital-only record for any Lucasfilm Disney+ series. This surpasses the viewership of trailers for popular series such as ‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘The Book of Boba Fett,’ ‘Andor,’ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ and ‘Ahsoka.’

The trailer introduced key characters and showcased plenty of action expected in the show. Creator Leslye Headland explained that the series draws inspiration from samurai and Wuxia films, originally pitching it as “Frozen meets Kill Bill.”

The cast includes Amandla Stenberg as Mae,...

On Tuesday, a trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ was released and we’ve got a first look at the characters and the High Republic setting. ‘The Acolyte’ is the first live-action show to take place during this time period and the second show overall (the first one was ‘Young Jedi Adventures’).

Despite the long development of the show, the trailer got fans excited, so excited in fact that the show already broke one record. The trailer for ‘The Acolyte’ received a staggering 51.3 million views within its first 24 hours, setting a new digital-only record for any Lucasfilm Disney+ series. This surpasses the viewership of trailers for popular series like ‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘The Book of Boba Fett,’ ‘Andor,’ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ and ‘Ahsoka.’

The trailer introduced notable characters to appear in the show as well as showcased plenty of action to be expected, the creator, Leslye Headland explained that the show was...

After a series of major announcements recently, Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte, has fans excited in more ways than one. The series has been confirmed to premiere on Disney+ on June 4, 2024 with two episodes released on the same day, and as fans are warming up for this highly anticipated series, the House of the Mouse just released the first official trailer for the series.

The Acolyte will take us back to the High Republic, approximately 100 years before The Phantom Menace, and will explore a period of the franchise’s history that has not been explored on the screen until now. The series has been described as “a mystery-thriller that will take the audience into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark side powers in the final days of the High Republic era.” The trailer that has just been released affirms this description:

The series will significantly...

As locations go, the desert motel has long been an evocative symbol for transience in movie narratives, atmospherically suitable for all manner of escape scenarios and reckonings. It’s also a conveniently economy-minded setting for any micro-budgeted mood piece with the existential on its mind, which Korean-American writer-director Chris Chan Lee’s perplexing “Silent River” most assuredly is, even if its self-conscious mix of the mysterious and the mundane never quite coalesces.

Lee is most known for his 1997 debut about Asian-American high school kids, “Yellow,” which helped introduce John Cho to audiences and, along with a handful of other films that year (including the Cho-starring, Justin Lin–co-directed “Shopping for Fangs”) signaled a new indie visibility for Asian-American filmmakers. (They were dubbed the “Class of ’97.”) “Silent River” is only Lee’s third feature, which may be why it shows he’s still very much an indie filmmaker at heart, preferring...

Chris Chan Lee is a Korean American independent filmmaker. In his debut feature “Yellow” he told a story of Korean-American teens, whose graduate night turns into a thriller. His second full-length movie “Silent River”, screening at San Diego Asian Film Festival in Asian American Panorama section, doesn’t focus on Asian-Americans or ethnicity-related issues. The only spoken language is English, and while the main characters have Asian roots, the fact bears no meaning to the storyline. You could swap them with anyone.

“Silent River” is screening at San Diego Asian Film Festival

The movie starts with a man (West Liang) traveling in his car through the American desert. Eerie music sounds in the background and a landscape of yellow-red rocks, dried tree trunks and sands add to the uncanny atmosphere. A man arrives at a parking lot of a cramped motel and limping, carries his suitcase to unpack it in a generic room.