Star Warsis going back in time.
That was kind of my dreamStar Warsidea.
The trailer opens with Lees Jedi master instructing a group of younglings, in a time that seems peaceful.
‘The Acolyte’ stars Lee Jung-jae, Amandla Stenberg, and creator Leslye Headland at Star Wars Celebration 2023.Rachell Smith
But theres danger lurking around the galaxy, especially when a number of Jedi turn up dead.
The result is a sprawling crime story that explores the classic pull of Light versus Dark.
The Hate U Givestar Stenberg headlinesThe Acolyteas an unnamed warrior who gets entangled in the mystery.
‘The Acolyte’ stars Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, and Charlie Barnett at Star Wars Celebration 2023.Rachell Smith
(Shes also fairly handy with a knife, even when facing an opponent with a lightsaber.)
I loved the idea of a character that was unknowable in her goodness or badness, Headland adds.
Palpatine wears it, but its that idea that blue and red make purple.
In the trailer, Stenbergs character faces off against a Jedi played byMatrixalumCarrie-Ann Mossin a brutal fight.
We used to call Amandla Bruce Lee because she was too fast, Headland says with a laugh.
We had to keep saying, You have to slow down!
The cameras not picking up that its you!
You look like your stunt double!
Rounding out the cast are Charlie Barnett andLoganstarDafne Keen, both playing Jedi.
I just wanted to see X23 with a lightsaber in their hand.
That has to happen.
I think both of those appear in this show just in ways that are turned on their head.
The Acolytedebuts June 4 on Disney+.
Watch the trailer above.
