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entertainment1 year ago•6 min saved

"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|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"Star Wars: The Acolyte Explores New Frontiers in the High Republic Era"

The Acolyte, a new Disney+ series set in the final days of Star Wars' High Republic era, offers a fresh and freeing creative opportunity for showrunner Leslye Headland. Set over 100 years before the prequel trilogy, the series draws inspiration from various Star Wars media while aiming to blend the feel of the original trilogy with practical effects and foreshadowing elements from the prequels. The first two episodes premiere on June 4.

via GameSpot|

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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Star Wars: The Acolyte Explores Origins with Classic Sith Inspirations"

Leslye Headland, a lifelong "Star Wars" fan and co-creator of "Russian Doll," is set to debut "The Acolyte" on Disney+ on June 4. The show, which cost $180 million and took four years to make, aims to please both old-school fans and new viewers by featuring Jedi and diverse characters. Headland acknowledges the immense pressure and high expectations surrounding the project.

via The New York Times|

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entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

"New Star Wars Series 'The Acolyte' Promises to Introduce Never-Before-Seen Species"

The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland has revealed that the upcoming Star Wars series will introduce and canonize a previously unseen species, sparking speculation among fans about which group it could be. Set during the High Republic era, the show will focus on a Sith-centric story and feature more Jedi than any other Star Wars film or TV show. The series is set to debut on Disney+ on June 4, with the potential for future seasons.

via IGN|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"The Acolyte: First Trailer and Premiere Date Revealed for Star Wars Series"

The first trailer for "The Acolyte," a Star Wars show set in The High Republic era and described as "Frozen meets Kill Bill" by showrunner Leslye Headland, has been released ahead of its Disney+ premiere on June 4. The trailer showcases Jedi training, yellow lightsabers, and a focus on the perspective of the Sith, with the premise revolving around someone hunting Jedi. The show features fresh takes on Star Wars, including action inspired by director Akira Kurosawa and martial arts films, and stars Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung-Jae.

via IGN|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

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•1 min saved

"First Look at Star Wars: The Acolyte's Cast and Release Date Revealed"

The first look at "The Acolyte," the upcoming "Star Wars" series, was revealed at London's Star Wars Celebration convention. Created by Leslye Headland, the series takes place in the High Republic era of the "Star Wars" universe, 100 years before the franchise's prequel trilogy. The footage included shots of a Jedi temple, a gold lightsaber, and a pivotal shot at the end with a group of Jedis lighting up their sabers in unison. "The Acolyte" is expected to premiere sometime in 2024 and reportedly focuses on the emergence of the Sith.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"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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