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The Acolyte, also known as Star Wars: The Acolyte, is an American science fiction television series created by Leslye Headland for the streaming service Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise, set at the end of the High Republic era before the events of the Skywalker Saga, and follows a Jedi investigation into a series of crimes.
The Acolyte is a TV series set in the final days of the High Republic era, 100 years before Star Wars: Episode I. It features Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith and more, and premieres on Disney+ in June 2024.
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A new Star Wars series set in the High Republic era, featuring a former Padawan and her Jedi Master. Watch the trailer, see the cast, and vote for the show on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Jun 4, 2024 · The Acolyte is a new action-adventure mystery thriller set in the High Republic era of Star Wars. Follow a Jedi Master and a mysterious warrior as they uncover a dark conspiracy and face sinister forces.
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"Leslye Headland, Emmy-nominated creator of the mind-bending series Russian Doll, is a boldly innovative filmmaker bringing her new Star Wars series to Disney+. The Acolyte is a mystery thriller that will take us into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging Dark Side powers in the final days of the High Republic era."
―President Kathleen Kennedy announces the series during Disney Investor Day 2020[8]
The Acolyte is a mystery-thriller that will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.[4]
"I think you see more morally ambiguous characters than you've seen in other Star Wars content. And I think I can say this pretty confidently: I don't think you're going to see action in other shows the way that you see it used and utilized in our show. I just thought it was very interesting to do a show about the bad guys and to set that during that period made the most sense, so I think that's what sets it apart. It's kind of almost flipped. We have more Jedi than you've seen in any other of the Star Wars content. I can say this pretty confidently, I don't think you're going to see action in other shows the way that you see it utilized in our show."
―Leslye Headland[9]
On April 22, 2020, Variety reported that a Star Wars series was in development for Disney+, with Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland writing and serving as showrunner. The report noted that the series will be female-centric, and that it will take place in a new part of the Star Wars timeline.[10] The series was officially announced on May 4, 2020 on StarWars.com. The announcement also revealed that Headland will be an executive producer on the project.[2] The series' title, logo, and general premise were revealed at a Disney investors meeting on December 10, 2020.[11] Rayne Roberts will co-develop the series with Headland.[12]
On July 22, 2022, Amandla Stenberg and Star Wars jointly announced on Instagram the former's casting in the series.[5] On November 7, 2022, it was announced that the series started production in the United Kingdom, and several cast members were revealed.[4] In July 2023, Headland gave a statement on the show's tone and characters, promising a morally grey look into the Star Wars universe and unique action.[9]
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5 days ago · That leaves Osha (Amandla Stenberg) stranded on an unknown world in the company of a murderer who is tending to her wounds rather than snuffing her out. Episode 6: “Teach / Corrupt”. The emotions crash over Master Sol in the wake of the slaughter on Khofar. Sadness, anger, grief, anguish, maybe even a little fear knowing that one assailant ...
The Acolyte. Rating: TV-14. Release Date: June 4, 2024. Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller. In “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg).
