'The Acolyte' Will Be A "Prequel To The Prequels" But With A Modern Twist
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We’ve known for some time that The Acolyte will be a prequel to the Star Wars prequel trilogy. But that seemingly goes deeper than just being set in a time before those films. In a new interview with Total Film, lead star Amandla Stenberg reveals care was taken to keep the vibe of the prequels, mixing in modern elements to bring relatability to the story.
“We are the prequel to the prequels. And the prequels have this kind of prestige to them, this monarchical vibe. So one of my main questions going in was: are we going to maintain that sensibility? And yes, in many ways we do, while also incorporating elements that feel really contemporary and relatable. When I watched [the finished episodes] I was really struck by how universal the story was.”
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Set in the era of the High Republic, The Acolyte will follow the Jedi as they hunt down dark side secrets that threaten the galaxy. Alongside Stenberg will be Lee Jung-jae, Dafne Keen, and Rebecca Henderson, who will portray the only character from the High Republic novels being brought into the series. At least for this first season. The eight-episode series will premiere its first two episodes on June 4 on Disney+.
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