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Over a century before Emperor Palpatine and his disciple Darth Vader formed the Galactic Empire, the new "Star Wars" series "The Acolyte" takes place. Developed by co-creator of the "Matryoshka" series Leslye Headland (44), this show sheds light on a time period and era in the "Star Wars" timeline that hasn't been featured in films or live-action series until now.
Synopsis of "Star Wars: The Acolyte"
A string of brutal murders aimed at Jedi members disturbs the esteemed guardians of the galaxy's peace. Accordingly, veteran Jedi Master Sol (starring in "Squid Game" actor Lee Jung-jae, 51) and his former Padawan Osha (performed by Amandla Stenberg, 25) start investigating these shocking crimes. Their inquiry is joined by Sol's current Padawan, Jecki (played by Dafne Keen, 19), as well as the slightly haughty young Jedi Knight Yord (portrayed by Charlie Barnett, 36). By uncovering unsettling truths and a mysterious adversary, who is operating in secret, they expose sinister schemes.
Star Wars: A New Era
In the Star Wars prequels, the Galactic Republic was infiltrated by the malevolent Sith. With new "Star Wars" show "The Acolyte," we delve into an era during which the galaxy was experiencing peace and prosperity. The Jedi were the most powerful force. However, a dark and menacing Sith Lord, hinted at in the "The Acolyte" trailer, is trying to recruit apprentices to undermine Jedi authority and disrupt their order.
"There were two reasons why I wanted to set ['The Acolyte'] in this time and so far away from the prequel films," explained Headland in a chat with US outlet "Den of Geek."
One reason was to comply with the established canon. The other reason was due to the lack of popular characters. Consequently, viewers shouldn't expect any recognizable faces in "The Acolyte," save for Master Yoda, who was already living at this time but likely to make an appearance in the series.
There are no Stormtroopers, the Empire, or the Death Star. Instead, Star Wars aficionados of both old and new vintages can anticipate a heretofore unseen chapter in the galaxy's history - and a narrative that examines the Jedi Order's foundations.
The initial two episodes of "The Acolyte" will be released on Disney+ on June 5, at 3 am German time. The remaining six episodes of Season 1 will air weekly after that.
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- Leslye Headland, the co-creator of the "Matryoshka" series, is responsible for developing the new "Star Wars" series "The Acolyte," featuring a young Squid Game actor Lee Jung-Jae as veteran Jedi Master Sol.
- Star Wars enthusiasts can look forward to the release of "The Acolyte" on Disney+, as the first two episodes debut on June 5, introducing a new era of peace and prosperity in the galaxy with stars like Dafne Keen and Amandla Stenberg.
- Leslye Headland revealed that the inspiration for setting "The Acolyte" in an unexplored time period came from both the need to adhere to Star Wars canon and the opportunity to introduce fresh and unknown faces to the franchise, like those of Lee Jung-Jae, Dafne Keen, and Amandla Stenberg.
- In this series, Leslye Headland reveals a dark Sith Lord and their nefarious plans to disrupt the Jedi Order, while also showcasing the journey of Lee Jung-Jae's character Master Sol, Dafne Keen's Padawan Jecki, and Amandla Stenberg's former Padawan Osha.
- With its intriguing plot and diverse cast, "Star Wars: The Acolyte" promises to captivate fans of all ages, exploring a forgotten chapter in Star Wars' rich history and leaving them eager for the weekly release of episodes on Disney+.
