Disney Plus has just released an action-packed trailer for its highly anticipated Star Wars series The Acolyte. This latest addition to the Star Wars universe promises to delve deeper into the dark side of the Force, with Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland at the helm.
Following the release of the sneak peek, Disney Plus also set the premiere date for The Acolyte to June 4, 2024, as unveiled in the captivating new footage. Accompanying the trailer, an official poster has been released online, featuring a mysterious figure that has sparked speculation among fans on social media platforms like Twitter.
Leslye Headland has taken the director’s chair for the premiere episodes of The Acolyte, setting the tone for the series. The directorial team is complemented by Kogonada, Alex Garcia Lopez, and Hanelle Culpepper, each bringing their unique vision to the subsequent episodes. Michael Abels, celebrated for his work on projects like Get Out and Us, has composed the music for the Star Wars series.
The cast and plot of The Acolyte revealed
The ensemble cast for The Acolyte includes an impressive array of talent, with Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, and Manny Jacinto leading the charge. They are joined by Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Carrie-Anne Moss, among others, setting the stage for a series rich in diversity and talent.
The Acolyte is poised to offer audiences a unique story set roughly a century before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The official synopsis for the upcoming Star Wars series can be found below.
“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….”
As The Acolyte gears up for its debut, Star Wars fans are excited to see what Leslye Headland will bring to the universe. Stay tuned for the latest news from a galaxy far, far away, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!
