Manny Jacinto Reveals 'The Acolyte' Big Picture

Star Wars

Dec 28

The Acolyte water scene — Image Source: *IMDb*

Leslye Headland’s The Acolyte brought the High Republic era to television, the era that led into the Skywalker Saga. The series focused on the building darkness and the development of the Jedi Order at that time, leaving off with a brief cameo of Plagueis, a character switching sides, and the Republic Senate investigating the Order. Plans were drafted, at least vaguely, and there was the intention of developing the plot and period further; these plans were cut short when the series was not picked up for a second season. During a Collider-moderated panel at the 2024 Fan Expo, Manny Jacinto spoke about plans for the series made by Headland before it wasn’t renewed.

Jacinto, who played the cortosis helmet-wearing Stranger, explained Headland’s initial goal, “I remember Leslye’s dream was for us to do three seasons, not just this one…” The actor put a positive spin on the show’s fate, “But there’s something about having a finite ending to things that makes it so much more special.” Jacinto wrapped up his comments, acknowledging that there was more to explore with the lore they were creating, “So, yeah, I don’t know if I’d do it or not, but you know, three seasons and a movie would have been incredible, and I know we had so much more to explore with that second season.”

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The Acolyte is a Star Wars television series set at the tail end of the High Republic era. Former Padawan Osha Aniseya is mistaken as the perpetrator of a crime spree targeting specific Jedi Masters; during the investigation, Osha reunites with her former master, and the investigation continues. An unexpected darkness is revealed, and the former Padawan eventually departs on a path leading toward the Sith. All eight episodes of the series are available to stream on Disney+.

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