The First Trailer For Star Wars: The Acolyte Emerges From The Force
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Phil Roberts 
In An Age Of Light, A Darkness Rises. A lone disciple of the Dark Side emerges to challenge the Jedi in the first trailer for Star Wars: The Acolyte.
Following yesterday’s teaser, Lucasfilm has released the first trailer for STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE. Set during the unexplored golden age of the Jedi Order, this live-action story follows a dark-side disciple who challenges the Jedi’s wholesome teachings. The upcoming Disney Plus series, set to premiere on June 4th, is expected to be among the most popular shows in the streaming service’s summer lineup. And it’s easy to see why.
We were lucky enough to catch the first teaser at Star Wars Celebration, and it was a jaw-dropping experience. The reasons are breathtaking cinematography, intense lightsaber action, and in-depth exploration of Star Wars lore. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Get ready for some lightsaber action, and watch the trailer below.
SYNOPSIS
In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems….
CAST & CREATIVES
The series stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss.
The Acolyte comes from creator and showrunner Leslye Headland (Russian Doll), who also serves as executive producer alongside Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef. Charmaine DeGraté and Kor Adana are the co-executive producers, and Rayne Roberts and Damian Anderson are producing.
In addition to the first trailer, Lucasfilm has also shared a brand new poster for the series. Check it out below.
RELEASE
Lucasfilm has confirmed that Michael Abels will compose the score for an upcoming project. Abels has gained recognition in recent years for his impressive scores for blockbusters such as Jordan Peele’s Get Out and Nope. However, this will be his first time composing for the Star Wars franchise. Abels’ recent appointment makes him one of the few composers who have ventured into the sound of the Star Wars universe. After John Williams, only John Powell, Michael Giacchino, Joseph Shirley, Natalie Holt, Nicholas Britell, Kevin Kiner, and Ludwig Göransson have composed music for live-action Star Wars productions. Therefore, Abels is now among the few composers who uphold the traditions of the iconic saga.
Whether the composer can hit the ground running and deliver a groundbreaking score remains to be seen. But judging by his recent successes, who would bet against him? Additionally, with incredible talent in front of and behind the camera, The Acolyte promises to be an unforgettable addition to Star Wars lore. Leslye Headland, the series creator, has eight thrilling episodes to blow our minds. We’re here for it, one hundred percent.
Star Wars: The Acolyte’s two-episode premiere will debut on Disney Plus on June 4th, 2024. What are your thoughts on the trailer? Are you excited to delve into The High Republic era? Let us know your opinions in the comments below.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
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