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- 1. Lost / Found Jun 4, 2024
- After a crime in the distant reaches of the galaxy, the Jedi Order track down a prime suspect.
- 2. Revenge / Justice Jun 4, 2024
- An assassin strikes again on a far-flung world; the investigating Jedi team attempts a capture.
- 3. S1 E3 Jun 11, 2024
- On a mysterious planet, the tragic journey of two sisters begins.
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 Star Wars action adventure drama series created by Leslye Headland and starring Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen and Jodie Turner-Smith. It follows a Jedi Master and a mysterious assassin in the final days of the High Republic era.
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- 2024-06-04
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A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes but discovers the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated. Watch Star Wars: The Acolyte...
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- Amandla Stenberg
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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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A former Padawan investigates crimes with her Jedi Master in a galaxy far, far away. Read critics' reviews and watch the trailer for this Disney+ series that explores new Star Wars lore.
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- June 4, 2024
- Amandla Stenberg
Jun 4, 2024 · The Acolyte is a new Star Wars series set in the High Republic era, streaming on Disney+. Follow a Jedi Master and a mysterious warrior as they uncover a dark conspiracy in a galaxy of light and shadow.
Jun 4, 2024 · The Acolyte is a new Star Wars series set a century before the prequels, exploring the Jedi order and the Force. It features a diverse cast, a mystery plot, and a subversive twist on the Jedi mythos.
