Leslye Headland, Amandla Stenberg, and Lee Jung-jae spill intel on the upcoming series.
EveryStar Warsmovie has been some variation on a small band of rebels fighting against evil, imperial overlords.
But what if you flipped the script?
Lee Jung-jae, Amandla Sternberg, and showrunner Leslye Headland of ‘The Acolyte’.Rachell Smith
And what if there was not even a big war being waged upon which to set the story?
That’s what showrunner Leslye Headland hopes to accomplish with her upcomingStar Warsseries,The Acolyte.
“We’re looking at a time period where there is peace throughout the galaxy.
Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae and showrunner Leslye Headland of ‘The Acolyte’.Christian Black/Lucasfilm Ltd.
It was very challenging and interesting to make aStar Warswith no war in it.
That’s not the only big contrast betweenThe Acolyteand otherStar Warsofferings.
“Star Warsis always about some version of the underdog versus the institution,” says Headland.
Lee Jung-jae of ‘The Acolyte’.Rachell Smith
So it’s kind of almost flipped.
“It’s a really interesting time in the galaxy,” says the star.
But just because there is no war, it does not mean there will be no battles.
“I can say this pretty confidently,” declares Headland.
We can assume Lee Jung-jae will be part of those action sequences, given his role on the show.
“And this is a huge opportunity, which I’m still extremely grateful for.
And to be playing in a film that I really enjoyed watching is still surreal for me.
I can’t believe I’m playing a Jedi master and I get to use a lightsaber!”
“Back in the day, I thought it was just a cool film, full of surprises.
And I really get to explore the emotions and express the themes and the topics very well.”
And I focus and concentrate on how I can do this better.
So it’s not just fun.”
Maybe, but it should be fun to watch.
Listen to our full interview withThe Acolytecast and showrunner on EW’sDagobah Dispatchpodcast.
