Phil Roberts 
Lucasfilm’s chief creative officer and the creator of The Acolyte discuss the power and breadth of Star Wars storytelling.
As the release date for The Acolyte approaches, Lucasfilm is sharing more details about the series. The two-episode premiere will be available on Disney Plus starting June 4th. Dave Filoni and Leslye Headland recently discussed the series and its inspiration. They talked about the story of Anakin Skywalker and the unexpected link between Ahsoka Tano and the new character, Jecki Lon.
Watch the new featurette, “Star Wars Conversations with Dave Filoni and Leslye Headland,” 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.
RELEASE
With its incredible array of talent, 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. We were fortunate enough to attend the UK Premiere of the series and were treated to our first look at the opening two episodes.
In his first impressions, our Editor Phil Roberts said: “The Acolyte is off to a promising start. Under the expert guidance of Leslye Headland, the series explores the lore of the Jedi with aplomb. The visuals are stunning, and the fight scenes are incredibly well-choreographed. The result is a rich and rewarding Star Wars series that delivers.” The High Republic is an incredibly rich sandbox in which to play. We cannot wait to see where the series will take us. Be sure to check back for Phil’s full review.
The Acolyte premiers with a two-episode launch event on Disney Plus on June 4th.
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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.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
