View attachment 132New details about The Acolyte have recently surfaced, shedding light on what fans can expect from this mysterious addition to the Star Wars universe. Please note that potential spoilers follow.
The first glimpse of The Acolyte was unveiled during Star Wars Celebration London in April, albeit in an unofficial capacity due to a leaked trailer that made its way online last October. While the video was promptly removed, detailed descriptions of its contents circulated, causing some confusion regarding the characters and their roles. It seems that these discrepancies may have a purpose within the show.
Renowned scooper Daniel Richtman has shared fresh insights into the series, indicating that Amandla Stenberg and Manny Jacinto will each portray two distinct characters, promising an intriguing twist in the story.
According to Richtman's sources, Amandla Stenberg will tackle the roles of Force-sensitive twins, both originating from the Sith lineage. In a twist, one twin remains aligned with the Sith, while the other is taken under the wing of the Jedi for training. The show's narrative is rumoured to center around the "evil sister" as she transforms into a Sith Assassin, tasked with the mission of eliminating the character portrayed by Carrie Anne Moss, a Jedi Master known for her ability to vanquish adversaries without relying on a Lightsaber. Determined to match her adversary's combat prowess, the assassin vows to master martial arts and eliminate Moss's character using hand-to-hand combat skills.
Details concerning Manny Jacinto's characters remain somewhat elusive, but Richtman suggests that he will portray "both versions of his own character, one good personality, and one bad."
Showrunner Leslye Headland has previously hinted that The Acolyte will grant significant screen time to explore the antagonists, aligning with star Dafne Keen's revelation that the series will primarily focus on the Sith's infiltration of the Jedi. Keen explained, "It’s set 100 years before the prequel movies, and it’s kind of an explanation of how the Sith infiltrated the Jedi. It’s a Sith-led story, which has never been done before."
Described as a mystery-thriller, The Acolyte will immerse viewers in a galaxy teeming with shadowy secrets and burgeoning dark-side powers during the waning days of the High Republic era. The series will follow a former Padawan reuniting with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, only to confront forces more sinister than they could have ever imagined.
While no official premiere date has been announced, The Acolyte is expected to debut on Disney+ in the near future, offering fans a fresh perspective on the Star Wars saga.
Elements of the storyline, such as the concept of Force-sensitive twins, have previously been explored in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. This has led some fans to speculate about the creative direction of Disney's Star Wars storytelling, drawing comparisons to established EU narratives. Nevertheless, The Acolyte promises to introduce its own unique twists and surprises within the Star Wars universe.
The first glimpse of The Acolyte was unveiled during Star Wars Celebration London in April, albeit in an unofficial capacity due to a leaked trailer that made its way online last October. While the video was promptly removed, detailed descriptions of its contents circulated, causing some confusion regarding the characters and their roles. It seems that these discrepancies may have a purpose within the show.
Renowned scooper Daniel Richtman has shared fresh insights into the series, indicating that Amandla Stenberg and Manny Jacinto will each portray two distinct characters, promising an intriguing twist in the story.
According to Richtman's sources, Amandla Stenberg will tackle the roles of Force-sensitive twins, both originating from the Sith lineage. In a twist, one twin remains aligned with the Sith, while the other is taken under the wing of the Jedi for training. The show's narrative is rumoured to center around the "evil sister" as she transforms into a Sith Assassin, tasked with the mission of eliminating the character portrayed by Carrie Anne Moss, a Jedi Master known for her ability to vanquish adversaries without relying on a Lightsaber. Determined to match her adversary's combat prowess, the assassin vows to master martial arts and eliminate Moss's character using hand-to-hand combat skills.
Details concerning Manny Jacinto's characters remain somewhat elusive, but Richtman suggests that he will portray "both versions of his own character, one good personality, and one bad."
Showrunner Leslye Headland has previously hinted that The Acolyte will grant significant screen time to explore the antagonists, aligning with star Dafne Keen's revelation that the series will primarily focus on the Sith's infiltration of the Jedi. Keen explained, "It’s set 100 years before the prequel movies, and it’s kind of an explanation of how the Sith infiltrated the Jedi. It’s a Sith-led story, which has never been done before."
Described as a mystery-thriller, The Acolyte will immerse viewers in a galaxy teeming with shadowy secrets and burgeoning dark-side powers during the waning days of the High Republic era. The series will follow a former Padawan reuniting with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, only to confront forces more sinister than they could have ever imagined.
While no official premiere date has been announced, The Acolyte is expected to debut on Disney+ in the near future, offering fans a fresh perspective on the Star Wars saga.
Elements of the storyline, such as the concept of Force-sensitive twins, have previously been explored in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. This has led some fans to speculate about the creative direction of Disney's Star Wars storytelling, drawing comparisons to established EU narratives. Nevertheless, The Acolyte promises to introduce its own unique twists and surprises within the Star Wars universe.