Being the only Star Wars movies or series without an actual war, Star Wars: The Acolyte, will still offer as much action and intrigue as its predecessors. According to the creator, Leslye Headland, the new series is “Frozen meets Kill Bill”.
What is Star Wars: The Acolyte About?
The events of the series takes place 100 years before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. During this time, there is peace in the galaxy. However, there they have been some mysterious events taking place. Per the official description, the series is “an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems.”.
Other than the official description, not too much is known about the plot for the series. Amandla Stenberg portays Mae, a former Padawan who is now a dangerous warrior. Now, training to be a Sith Lord, Mae will undoubtedly clash with her master, Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) at some point.
As we can see from the trailer, there is a disturbance in The Force. Many Jedi Masters are being murdered. This could be the rise of events to come in future films and series. Per the tagline, “In an age of light, a darkness rises.” According to Headland, the series would explore the “political, personal and spiritual” elements of the High Republic era.
Who is in Star Wars: The Acolyte?
- Manny Jacinto as Qimir
- Dafne Keen as Padawan Jecki Lon (apprentice to Master Sol)
- Charlie Barnett as Yord Fandar (Jedi Knight and guardian from the Jedi Temple)
- Jodie Turner-Smith as Mother Aniseya, the leader of a coven of Witches
- Rebecca Henderson as Master Vernestra Rwoh
- Dean-Charles Chapman as Padawan Torbin
- Joonas Suotama as Wookiee Master Kelnacca
- Carrie-Anne Moss as Master Indara
What is Star Wars: The Acolyte Rated?
Currently, the series is rated TV-14 for moderate violence.
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How to Watch Star Wars: The Acolyte?
In total, there are eight episodes. Beginning on June 4, 2024, you can stream the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte on Disney+. However, some Disney+ shows have streamed on Hulu. At this time, there is no set date for the series to stream on Hulu.
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Who is Behind Star Wars: The Acolyte?
The show comes from creator and showrunndder Leslye Headland who also serves as executive producer. Alongside Headland is Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef. Charmaine DeGraté and Kor Adana. Other producers include Rayne Roberts, Damian Anderson, Eileen Shim, and Rob Bredow.
Among Headland’s other jobs is director. She directs the first two episodes. Directing episodes three and seven is Kogonada, while Alex Garcia Lopez directs episodes four and five. Round out the directing duties is Hanelle Culperrer who directs episodes six and eight.M
