Andor is currently thrilling Star Wars fans. But the Disney+ machine, constantly producing new series, never stands still. The Mandalorian continues with Season 3 anyway. Soon after, the next series from the galaxy far, far away will start and it has it all. The start of production of Star Wars: The Acolyte has just been announced, along with the full, top-class cast.
So you know the cast of The Acolyte
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What is The Acolyte and why is the series so special?
The Acolyte tells a whole new story in the universe. This is very different from Obi Wan, The Mandalorian, Boba Fett and Andor, each of which uses well-known characters.
According to Disney’s official synopsis, the series is…
… a mystery thriller that takes viewers into a galaxy of dark secrets and emerging forces of the dark side. The action takes place during last days of the High Republic era. A former Padawan joins forces with their Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces opposing them are darker than they realized.
The series is supposed to Year 132 before Battle of Yavin (VSY) play and during an era when the Jedi influence was greatest. It would be the first production since Star Wars 9 that is not located between the three major trilogies. For your reference: Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace takes place in the year 32 BSY. (You can read the Star Wars timeline in detail here)
In addition to the male lead, which Lee Jung-Jae is likely to play, Star Wars: The Acolyte is supposed to Focus on female characters lay. Most recently, the project was also described as an action thriller with martial arts elements. The start of The Acolyte is not yet known, but 2023 is close.
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