The Acolyte (2024)
The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
- Release Date:
- 2024
- Cast:
- Dafne Keen, Lee Jung-jae, Amandla Stenberg, Jodie Turner-Smith, Joonas Suotamo, Carrie-Anne Moss, Margarita Levieva, Charlie Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman
- Seasons:
- 1
- Story By:
- Leslye Headland
- Writers:
- Leslye Headland
- Streaming Sevice:
- Disney+
- Franchise(s):
- Star Wars
- Directors:
- Leslye Headland
- Showrunner:
- Leslye Headland
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New Star Wars TV Show Is Direct Response To Ongoing Disney Era Complaints
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Upcoming Star Wars TV Show Promises The Best Lightsaber Duels Since The Phantom Menace
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New Star Wars Show Adds Another Faction To The Force, Star Teases
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Star Wars' New Prequel Will Deliver The Jedi We've Wanted For 46 Years (That The Movies Couldn't Do)
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Manny Jacinto Is Making Star Wars History As The First Live-Action Asian Jedi
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Star Wars confirmed the existence of the Sith Lord who trained Palpatine's master Darth Plagueis, and he could potentially appear in The Acolyte.
Extremely Rare Lightsaber Is Primed To Finally Appear In Star Wars Live-Action
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Star Wars Subtly Debunks Palpatine Origin Story Theory
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The Acolyte Explores Spirituality & Ethics In Star Wars, Says Actor
Exclusive: The Acolyte star Amandla Stenberg discusses how the series explores universal themes of humanity, including spirituality and ethics.
Star Wars Is Bringing Back A Classic Clone Wars Race In The Most Surprising Way
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The Acolyte Stars Tease More Jedi & A Deeper Look Into The Dark Side
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