The Shroud Of The Dark Side Falls On Conor Merriman’s Poster From The Acolyte
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Phil Roberts 
Conor Merriman captures the juxtaposition of the dark side and the light in his captivating art poster from The Acolyte.
With the first four episodes of The Acolyte now streaming, Lucasfilm is sharing new artwork from some of the galaxy’s finest artists. After the stunning conclusion of Episode 4 and the introduction of a powerful Force user aligned with the dark side, the studio has unveiled a fantastic piece of artwork by Conor Merriman. The artwork vividly depicts the intense moment when the dark warrior ignites its striking red Lightsaber. In the forefront, a courageous group of Jedi Knights ignites their weapons, ready to confront this enigmatic foe.
The true identity of the mysterious masked warrior remains shrouded in secrecy, sparking a flurry of theories among fan groups and chat rooms. Some speculate that the warrior could be Qimir. Others propose the intriguing possibility of the legendary Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Plagueis. Additionally, some have contemplated that Mother Koril, believed to have perished in the fire on Brendok, has somehow survived and is now seeking revenge against the Jedi.
Before we delve too deeply into the ominous unknown, take a moment to appreciate the stunning poster below.
THE DARK SIDE EMERGES
REVIEWS
In his THREE-STAR REVIEW, our Editor Phil Roberts said, “The Acolyte has made a strong start. Guided by Leslye Headland, the series skillfully delves into the Jedi lore. The visuals are stunning, and the fight scenes are incredibly well-choreographed. It’s a rich and fulfilling Star Wars series. However, some issues need to be overcome to be embraced by the broader world of Star Wars. However, with its fantastic new characters and an outstanding performance from Lee Jung-jae, the series has opened the door to a new era of Star Wars storytelling, which is an exciting prospect.”
In his FIVE STAR REVIEW, our Collectables Editor Thomas Storai said, “The Acolyte is fresh and different while still feeling very much like Star Wars. It’s a gripping mystery thriller with compelling new characters, stunning visuals, and incredible fight choreography! Undoubtedly, Leslye Headland knows what she is doing with this series. She has crafted a love letter to the Prequels.”
RELEASE
Conor’s stunning poster was unveiled shortly after the studio released a character posters and bios collection. The posters and bios feature Yord, Qimir, Osha, PIP, Torbin, Master Vernestra, Mother Koril, and Mother Aniseya. Make sure to take a look at them all! Congratulations are to Conor, who has delivered an excellent addition to the art-inspired collection. If this is a test of what’s to come, fans are already eating well with Leslye Headland’s groundbreaking series.
Stay tuned to discover who will be featured alongside the enigmatic Dark Side user on a visually stunning poster next. Find out all the exciting details when Star Wars: The Acolyte returns for Part 5 on June 25th.
Future of the Force will cover the series from every angle. That begins with our customary in-depth review, which will drop within hours of each episode. Our traditional poster and concept art coverage will keep you entertained as we build the hype for the latest episode. You’ll never miss a thing with Future of the Force. So be sure to hit that subscribe button at the top of the homepage and get the latest post delivered straight into your inbox!
STAR WARS: THE ACOLYE continues on June 25th only on Disney Plus.
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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!
