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Leslye Headland Talks The Acolyte and The Jedi

virginiakublawi | Apr 14, 2023 | 0

The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland recently sat down with Collider and discussed the themes and concept of the show. She also mentioned how Kathleen Kennedy responded to her pitch. Check out an excerpt here: “I think it’s difficult to do a show that is critical in any way of the Jedi. A...

Star Wars Celebration TV Announcements

virginiakublawi | Apr 7, 2023 | 0

Another major panel at Star Wars Celebration offered glimpses into upcoming Disney+ projects. A full Ahsoka trailer was released, Skeleton Crew got more cast announcements, and The Acolyte got a logo and cast appearance. We also got updates on the upcoming season of Andor; it’s halfway thro...

The Acolyte Begins Production, Announces Cast

virginiakublawi | Nov 7, 2022 | 0

This morning, Star Wars announced that the High Republic-set Disney+ series The Acolyte has begun production. A graphic was also released showing additional cast members joining the previously-announced Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, and Charlie Barnett. Check out the official updated cast here:�...

Russian Doll’s Charlie Barnett May Join The Acolyte

virginiakublawi | Sep 16, 2022 | 0

The Hollywood Reporter shared today that Charlie Barnett is in final talks to appear in the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte. Barnett co-starred in Russian Doll, The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland’s Netflix series. The Acolyte takes place in the High Republic time period, the firs...

Lee Jung-jae Lands Male Lead Role in The Acolyte

virginiakublawi | Sep 8, 2022 | 0

According to Deadline, Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae has found his next significant role, this time in Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte. Leslye Headland’s High Republic-set series already has Amandla Stenberg and Jodie Turner-Smith among its cast. Jung-jae will star along with Stenberg as...

Comic-Con 2022: Amandla Stenberg Will Star in The Acolyte

virginiakublawi | Jul 24, 2022 | 2

Last December, it was reported that Amandla Stenberg would lead the upcoming Disney+ series The Acolyte. Leslye Headland’s series takes place at the height of the High Republic era. Headland previously ran Netflix’s Russian Doll, and Stenberg is known for The Hate U Give, as well as port...