Disney+’s lineup of Star Wars programs has often leaned on the familiar, and sometimes outright sparked nostalgia. Shows like The Mandalorian pulled us back to the times of Luke Skywalker (who even made a guest appearance), and led to the creation of the Star Wars: Ahsoka series, which reunited viewers with the beloved characters from the Star Wars: Rebels animation. Prequel fans were also treated to the return of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
The upcoming series The Acolyte, however, charts a new path. This Star Wars live-action series is a pioneer, being the first to be based in the “High Republic” era, a period until now explored only in literature. Set several decades before the events of The Phantom Menace, its creator Leslye Headland has said that the series will delve into compelling inquiries…
What were the events that allowed a Sith lord to secretly manipulate the Senate without the Jedi’s notice? What were the missteps? We’ll look at the chain of events that led us to this point.
This series ventures into uncharted territory with a brand-new cast, since it takes place long before any other Star Wars movies or shows. The debut trailer (available for viewing below) showcased an exciting new assortment of Jedi and Sith characters. Here, we present the characters confirmed thus far, along with their official profiles from StarWars.com.
Embark on an adventure with the new champions and adversaries of the Star Wars universe in The Acolyte. The narrative unfolds in the High Republic Era, bringing in a cast of fresh Star Wars figures to the screen.
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