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entertainment1 year ago

"The Acolyte: A Fresh Twist in the Star Wars Universe"

Amandla Stenberg and Leslye Headland were surprised that the twist in "Star Wars: The Acolyte" remained a secret until the show's premiere. Stenberg plays dual roles as Mae, a vengeful assassin, and her twin Osha, a wrongly accused space mechanic. The series' marketing cleverly misled audiences, and Headland hints that more surprises are in store. Stenberg's performance and her work with Carrie-Anne Moss were highlighted as key elements of the show.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#amandla-stenberg#disney#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Amandla Stenberg Joins Star Wars in 'The Acolyte' with Hayden Christensen's Warm Welcome

Amandla Stenberg, at 25, stars in the new Disney+ series "Star Wars: The Acolyte," set during the High Republic era. The show explores the Jedi's use of power and the rise of space fascism. Stenberg, known for her roles in "The Hunger Games" and "The Hate U Give," delved deeply into Star Wars lore for her role. Despite facing online backlash, she remains focused on the positive aspects of the fandom and the cultural impact of her work.

via GQ|
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entertainment1 year ago

"The Acolyte": Disney+ Premiere Date and Trailer Breakdown

The upcoming Disney Plus series, The Acolyte, set in a time before current Star Wars content, unveils a trailer featuring Amandla Stenberg as a Sith warrior targeting Jedi, and Lee Jung-jae as a Jedi master tasked with stopping her. The show, debuting on June 4, promises a new story in a new era of the Star Wars universe, offering a fresh perspective without the familiar names.

via Forbes|
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entertainment2 years ago

Star Wars spinoff The Acolyte set to debut on Disney Plus in 2024 with exciting new details and cast.

The Acolyte, a Star Wars spinoff focused on the dark side of the Force, will premiere on Disney Plus in 2024. The show features a cast led by Amandla Stenberg, as well as big names like Carrie-Anne Moss and Lee Jung-jae. Leslye Headland, the co-creator of Netflix’s Russian Doll, is serving as showrunner, director, and executive producer. The Acolyte will join a growing list of live-action Star Wars series on Disney Plus.

via The Verge|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Star Wars' The Acolyte: Frozen meets Kill Bill in new Disney+ spinoff"

During a panel at Star Wars Celebration, showrunner Leslye Headland revealed new details about the upcoming series The Acolyte, which is set between the Old Republic and the prequels and is pitched as "Frozen meets Kill Bill." Headland also teased that she drew inspiration from Kurosawa films and martial arts films when planning the show. The Acolyte is set to release in 2024 and stars Lee Jung-jae and Amandla Stenberg.

via IGN|
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