‘Cult of Love’: ‘The Acolyte’ Creator to Bring Her Hit Broadway Show to the Big Screen!!

After creating the first Star Wars project set outside the main Skywalker timeline, The Acolyte’s Leslye Headland has officially found her next project. Headland recently produced the Cult of Love Broadway adaptation, which follows a family who return home for Christmas, and THR is reporting that the stage play is getting a feature film adaptation. Headland will write the screenplay and direct the film, with … Continue reading ‘Cult of Love’: ‘The Acolyte’ Creator to Bring Her Hit Broadway Show to the Big Screen!!

‘The Acolyte’ Story to Continue in New Spin-Off Novel!!

Star Wars fans are still riding high from the release of the latest series, Skeleton Crew, which earned strong scores of 91% from critics and 80% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the release of Skeleton Crew came only a few months after The Acolyte, which earned strong reviews from critics but was canceled after one season. Fortunately for fans of the series, the story … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Story to Continue in New Spin-Off Novel!!

‘The Acolyte’: Cancelled ‘Star Wars’ Was Said to Run For Three Seasons and Get a Feature!!

Actor Manny Jacinto recently shared insights into the original vision for The Acolyte during a Fan Expo panel. Known for his role as Qimir in the Star Wars series, Jacinto discussed showrunner Leslye Headland’s ambitious plans for the show, which included three seasons and a feature film. He also highlighted how the cancellation of the series cut short many storylines and potential developments. Jacinto’s comments … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: Cancelled ‘Star Wars’ Was Said to Run For Three Seasons and Get a Feature!!

‘The Acolyte’: Petition to Save ‘Star Wars’ Series Already Has Hundreds of Signatures!!

It’s only been a day since Disney canceled its latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte, but fans are already quickly mobilizing support for the polarizing show. Over at Change.org, a petition was created by a fan named Blue Smith to save Leslye Headland‘s High Republic-set series, and, in just 24 hours, it blew up with over 700 signatures. While the poor reception from some viewers, … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: Petition to Save ‘Star Wars’ Series Already Has Hundreds of Signatures!!

‘The Acolyte’ Cancelled After One Season!!

In an unfortunate turn of events, there will be no Season 2 for The Acolyte, despite the series’ positive reception from critics and fans alike, and notable streaming success, where it was up against heavyweights like The Boys, The Bear, and House of the Dragon. The confounding news, confirmed by Deadline, comes in the wake of Manny Jactino‘s highly-anticipated attendance at D23, the announcement of … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Cancelled After One Season!!

‘The Acolyte’ Finale Gets a Poster!! Check It Out!!

As Star Wars‘ latest Disney+ show winds down, promotion and marketing still have a few final parting gifts to give before fans say goodbye. The official Acolyte X account unveiled a new poster for the series designed by artist Marko Manev, which shows the younger versions of Mae and Osha standing on Brendok surrounded by Sol and Aniseya on each side, with Qimir lurking behind … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Finale Gets a Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’: The Stranger Gets a Poster!! Check It Out!!

The Acolyte surprised audiences this week by finally allowing The Stranger (Manny Jacinto) to fight against Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) and the Jedi that joined him in his dangerous mission. And now, Disney+ has released a new poster featuring the mysterious antagonist that proved he’s a force to be reckoned with in the galaxy far, far away. After portraying someone who easily became one of … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: The Stranger Gets a Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’: New Poster Sees Mae and Her Master!! Check It Out!!

The Star Wars galaxy is the stage of a perplexing murder mystery in The Acolyte, primarily thanks to young Force user Mae (Amandla Stenberg) and her mysterious masked master. The two Sith disciples have begun plunging the galaxy into chaos, even in a time of peace within the High Republic era. Mae and her master are the subjects of a brand-new poster, released by Lucasfilm … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: New Poster Sees Mae and Her Master!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’: First Two Episodes to Be Screened in U.S. Theaters!!

A powerful threat lurks in the shadows of the galaxy far, far away, and fans of the franchise will get to experience the latest Disney+ series from Lucasfilm in a different way. Fandango has announced that the first two episodes of The Acolyte will be screened in select theaters across the country, in a free event that will allow lucky viewers to witness the first … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: First Two Episodes to Be Screened in U.S. Theaters!!

‘The Acolyte’ Gets Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

Exactly one week from the premiere of the newest Star Wars series, a Galaxy Far, Far Away is expanding with a load of additional context and backstory. New character posters for The Acolyte have been officially released for five of the series’ integral characters, including Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae), the Wookie Kelnacca (Joonas Suotamo), Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss), Mae (Amandla Stenberg), and Padawan … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Gets Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’ Gets a New Teaser ‘Evolve’!! Check It Out!!

The Jedi are at the height of their power in new Star Wars series The Acolyte. Set a century before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, the cast and crew have emphasized the effort put into the combat sequences of the show. We have gotten a look at some very slick hand-to-hand combat in sneak peaks, and an intense new sneak peek teases … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Gets a New Teaser ‘Evolve’!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’ Clip Sees Master and Apprentice Coming Face to Face!! Check It Out!!

Less than two weeks ahead of the premiere, Star Wars‘ latest series just got an exciting new look. IGN released the first official clip of The Acolyte which shows Amandla Stenberg‘s Mae fighting with Lee Jung-jae‘s Jedi Master Sol. Jung-jae was in the spotlight of a new Acolyte promo just yesterday, and now is the star of the show once more alongside a dangerous part … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Clip Sees Master and Apprentice Coming Face to Face!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’: New Video Focuses on Master Sol!! Check It Out!!

Exactly two weeks before the premiere of the latest Star Wars show on Disney+, a new teaser is highlighting one of the series’ cast members. Star Wars released a new promotional video from The Acolyte focusing on Squid Game actor Lee Jung-jae‘s Jedi Master Sol which features new footage and behind-the-scenes clips from the upcoming series. Writer/creator/director Leslye Headland revealed she was writing the character … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: New Video Focuses on Master Sol!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’: New Teaser Teases the Highly-Anticipated Light-Whip!! Check It Out!!

Anticipation for the Star Wars series The Acolyte is building, and several new TV spots released over the last few days have each shown exciting new footage. The most recent gives a glimpse at two elements of the show Star Wars fans are very excited to see: Vernestra Rwoh’s light-whip and the first live-action Wookiee Jedi. Vernestra Rwoh, played by Rebecca Henderson, is a Jedi … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: New Teaser Teases the Highly-Anticipated Light-Whip!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’ Trailer Teases New Dark Side Forces!! Check It Out!!

To celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney released a new The Acolyte trailer ahead of the show’s two episode Disney+ debut on June 4. “An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg),” reads the synopsis. “As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Trailer Teases New Dark Side Forces!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’ Reveals New Image!! Check It Out!!

The Acolyte will explore a new era of the galaxy far, far away and, while Disney+ prepares to launch their next Star Wars series, Total Film has released a new image from the upcoming story. Just like Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) had to deal with the responsibility of training Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) will have to learn how to make … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Reveals New Image!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’: New Image Focuses on Vernestra Rwoh and Master Sol!! Check It Out!!

The galaxy far, far away is about to confront a very dangerous threat, decades before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace changed the course of history. In The Acolyte, the High Republic era of the franchise will be explored in live-action for the first time, and thanks to Empire Magazine, audiences can take a new look at the upcoming series. … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: New Image Focuses on Vernestra Rwoh and Master Sol!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’ Image Teases Amandla Stenberg’s Mae!! Check It Out!!

Television viewers can soon head back to a galaxy far, far away, as the Disney+ series The Acolyte will launch a new Star Wars adventure set before the events of the Skywalker Saga films. Ahead of the show’s release this upcoming summer, Empire Magazine has provided a new image depicting one of The Acolyte’s fearsome new characters, Mae, a fearsome and mysterious assassin played by … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Image Teases Amandla Stenberg’s Mae!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’: New Image Reveals Carrie-Anne Moss’ Jedi Master Indara!! Check It Out!!

The Matrix gods have heard and answered fans’ prayers. Empire Magazine recently released an inside look at Carrie-Anne Moss’ The Acolyte character, Jedi Master Indara. Moss has achieved cult status for her role as the leather-clad kung-fu expert, Trinity, in the 1999 classic. But however much fans’ love of her has persevered these past couple of decades, she has surprisingly not been in many other … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: New Image Reveals Carrie-Anne Moss’ Jedi Master Indara!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’ Reveals New Image!! Check It Out!!

A new era of the galaxy far, far away will be explored in The Acolyte, the upcoming television series that will follow the Jedi Order as they try to solve the most dangerous mystery they have seen in a long time. Thanks to Empire Magazine, audiences have gotten a new look at the upcoming project, with an image that features a group of Jedi ready … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Reveals New Image!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’: New Images Introduce Dafne Keen’s Jecki Lon!! Check It Out!!

The High Republic era of the Star Wars galaxy has never been explored in a live-action project before, but that will change with the release of The Acolyte. The upcoming Disney+ series is ready to debut this summer, and Entertainment Weekly has released new images that focus on one of the young characters who will be introduced in this year’s mystery. Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: New Images Introduce Dafne Keen’s Jecki Lon!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’ Trailer Teases a Deadly Force Disturbance!! Check It Out!!

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Those iconic words mean a lot to us. But now, we’re going even further back in time with the upcoming launch of Star Wars: The Acolyte, the trailer for which has just made its way through hyperspace and onto our devices. The show, which will star Amandla Stenberg, is a brand new series from the … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Trailer Teases a Deadly Force Disturbance!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’: First Poster Confirms June 4 as Release Date for the Next ‘Star Wars’ Series!! Check It Out!!

Long have we waited. Disney‘s massively anticipated Star Wars show, The Acolyte, has just dropped its first teaser poster and officially confirmed its release date as June 4. Collider had previously confirmed both a summer release date, and then a tentative June release date, so it’s good to have this officially announced. Disney also teased that tomorrow would likely see the release of the first … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: First Poster Confirms June 4 as Release Date for the Next ‘Star Wars’ Series!! Check It Out!!

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ to Release in Summer 2024!!

High Republic fans, the wait just got that much more bearable. Ever since releasing its first trailer at Star Wars Celebration in London last year, the hype for Star Wars series The Acolyte has only grown, with fans eager for any update on the highly-anticipated project. Now, Collider has learned that the live-action High Republic-set series from creator Leslye Headland is set to release on … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ to Release in Summer 2024!!

‘The Acolyte’: Rebecca Henderson to Play Vernestra Rwoh!!

The world of Star Wars books and TV will collide next year when Leslye Headland’s series The Acolyte hits Disney+, as it was announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe that Rebecca Henderson will be playing fan-favorite character Vernestra Rwoh in the High Republic set series. The news came as part of the High Republic panel, which featured many of the authors from the publishing initiative, … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: Rebecca Henderson to Play Vernestra Rwoh!!

‘The Acolyte’: First Set Photos Tease the New ‘Star Wars’ Series!! Check It Out!!

The first set photos from Star Wars: The Acolyte have found their way online (via SFFGazette.com), and they’re well worth taking a closer look at! In them, we see Squid Game star Lee Jung-Jae, Dafne Keen, Dean-Charles Chapman, and a Wookie, all of whom appear to be Jedi Knights. Jung-Jae is believed to be playing a Jedi Master, and certainly looks the part based on how he’s dressed. … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: First Set Photos Tease the New ‘Star Wars’ Series!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’: New ‘Star Wars’ Series Adds Carrie-Anne Moss and Dafne Keen!!

Leslye Headland‘s venture into a galaxy far, far away looks like it’s shaping up to be one of Star Wars‘ most impressive ensembles to date. With The Acolyte now in production the upcoming series has been steadily adding to its already impressive cast list. As production begins on the new series, Disney revealed that The Matrix‘s Carrie-Anne Moss, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Dafne Keen … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: New ‘Star Wars’ Series Adds Carrie-Anne Moss and Dafne Keen!!

‘The Acolyte’: New ‘Star Wars’ Series Adds Charlie Barnett!!

In an exciting bit of casting news for The Acolyte, actor Charlie Barnett has been cast in the upcoming Star Wars series, which reunites him with Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland. While the details for Barnett’s character is unknown, the character is “supporting in nature,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The plot details for The Acolyte are being kept under wraps, but the series synopsis … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: New ‘Star Wars’ Series Adds Charlie Barnett!!

‘The Acolyte’: New ‘Star Wars’ Series Adds Manny Jacinto!!

The Galaxy Far, Far Away just keeps growing! It was announced today by Deadline that Manny Jacinto has been added to the cast of Leslye Headland‘s Star Wars series The Acolyte where he will star opposite Amandla Stenberg, Jodie Turner-Smith, and recent Emmy-winning Squid Games star Lee Jung-jae. First announced back in December 2020, The Acolyte will take place a century before the prequel trilogy … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: New ‘Star Wars’ Series Adds Manny Jacinto!!

‘The Acolyte’: New ‘Star Wars’ Series Adds Lee Jung-Jae!!

Squid Games breakout star Lee Jung-Jae just joined The Acolyte, an upcoming series set in the Star Wars‘ High Republic period. According to Deadline, Jung-Jae has landed the male lead role in the series, which already counts with star Amandla Steinberg in another leading position and Jodie Turner-Smith. Set a century before the events of Episode I: The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte will explore the … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: New ‘Star Wars’ Series Adds Lee Jung-Jae!!

‘The Acolyte’: Jodie Turner-Smith to Join ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ Series!!

As fans anticipated the potential announcements for several upcoming Star Wars projects at this year’s D23, Deadline reports that Queen & Slim star Jodie Turner-Smith is in talks to star in The Acolyte, an upcoming series set for Disney+. Production on the show is reportedly set to commence in London later this fall. While the announcement revealed little information about the series and who Turner-Smith … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: Jodie Turner-Smith to Join ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ Series!!

‘The Acolyte’: Amandla Stenberg Confirmed to Lead ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ Series!!

Actor Amandla Stenberg has confirmed that they will be starring in Star Wars series The Acolyte, a brand-new series headed to Disney+ from Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland. Stenberg confirmed the news on Instagram, where they posed alongside a life-size model of R2-D2 while sporting a Darth Maul t-shirt. The news was also celebrated by the official Star Wars twitter account, which welcomed Stenberg to … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: Amandla Stenberg Confirmed to Lead ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ Series!!

‘The Acolyte’: Kathleen Kennedy Gives Update on Upcoming ‘Star Wars’!!

With so much set during the Skywalker era, fans were delighted to learn that the Star Wars series The Acolyte would be set during the High Republic era 100 years prior to the events of The Phantom Menace. Leslye Headland (Russian Doll) is set as the writer and showrunner of the eight-episode series of The Acolyte. Headland described in an interview with Vanity Fair that … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: Kathleen Kennedy Gives Update on Upcoming ‘Star Wars’!!

‘Star Wars’: Lucasfilm Reveal Release Windows of ‘The Mandalorian Season 3,’ ‘Andor’ and ‘Ahsoka’!!

Lucasfilm revealed the release schedule for all the main Star Wars series currently in production, including Season 3 of The Mandalorian, Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano series, and Rogue One’s prequel series Andor. The release windows for all series were revealed by Vanity Fair. The next Star Wars show to hit Disney+ is Obi-Wan Kenobi, starring Ewan McGregor as the titular Jedi Master and Hayden Christensen … Continue reading ‘Star Wars’: Lucasfilm Reveal Release Windows of ‘The Mandalorian Season 3,’ ‘Andor’ and ‘Ahsoka’!!

‘The Acolyte’: New ‘Star Wars’ Series to Take Place 100 Years Before ‘The Phantom Menace’!!

Showrunner Leslye Headland revealed new details about The Acolyte, an upcoming series set in the Star Wars’ High Republic period. Talking to Vanity Fair about the show, Headland confirmed the story is set one hundred years before The Phantom Menace and will explain how the changes in the Jedi Council led to the creation of the Empire. Starting with The Phantom Menace, the Star Wars … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: New ‘Star Wars’ Series to Take Place 100 Years Before ‘The Phantom Menace’!!

‘The Acolyte’: Amandla Stenberg May Lead ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ Series!!

Amandla Stenberg is circling the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte for a leading role, according to a report from Variety. The Disney+ series will be written by Russian Doll scribe Leslye Headland and is said to be at the end of the period known as the High Republic era. While details surrounding Stenberg‘s role are currently unknown, the series is billed as a “mystery-thriller.” … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: Amandla Stenberg May Lead ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ Series!!

‘Star Wars: The High Republic’ Trailer Reveals a New Story!! Check It Out!!

Lucasfilm Publishing released a brand new launch trailer for Star Wars: The High Republic, a new story from a galaxy far, far away that’ll cross comics, novels, and middle-grade books. Described as an “interconnected mega-story,” The High Republic is set at the height of the Jedi’s power, way before the Skywalker family drove every story in the universe, and during a time of unfamiliar faces. … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The High Republic’ Trailer Reveals a New Story!! Check It Out!!

‘The Acolyte’: Leslye Headland’s ‘Star Wars’ Series Will Be Set During High Republic Era!!

Well, the hits keep coming out of the Disney investor event and, to paraphrase a modern philosopher, they don’t stop comin’. Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy revealed new details on the upcoming Star Wars show from Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland. The series, billed as a “mystery-thriller, is officially titled The Acolyte, and will be set during the High Republic era, a.k.a. the golden age of the Jedi, roughly 200 years … Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’: Leslye Headland’s ‘Star Wars’ Series Will Be Set During High Republic Era!!