The Acolyte is an upcoming Star Wars series set in the uncharted High Republic era, boasting a diverse cast including Lee Jung-jae, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Dafne Keen. With a recently unveiled trailer, the series’ plot promises a deep dive into Jedi lore as they confront dark forces and unravel mysteries in a galaxy far, far away.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Release date — when is The Acolyte coming out?
The Acolyte’ release date is June 4, 2024.
The series was officially announced on May 4, 2020, coinciding with Star Wars Day. Principal photography began in October 2022 and concluded on June 6, 2024. The series is set to explore a different part of the Star Wars timeline, specifically at the end of the High Republic era, before the events of the main Star Wars films.
Trailer — watch it now
You can watch the The Acolyte trailer below:
The trailer for The Acolyte offers a glimpse into a galaxy teeming with Jedi activity and hints of dark forces at play. It showcases a diverse ensemble cast, including Lee Jung-jae, Carrie-Anne Moss, Dafne Keen, and Amandla Stenberg, engaging in lightsaber battles and intense confrontations.
Mysterious elements, such as a knife-wielding fighter portrayed by Stenberg and a shocking flash of a Sith lightsaber, set the stage for a gripping narrative set in the unexplored High Republic era of the Star Wars universe.
Cast — who is in The Acolyte?
The Acolyte’ cast includes:
- Jodie Turner-Smith as Mother Aniseya, a mysterious cult leader
- Amy Tsang as Unknown character
- Carrie-Ann Moss as Jedi Master Indara
- Margarita Levieva as Unknown character
- Dean-Charles Chapman as Unknown character
- Paul Bullion as Unknown character
- James Henri-Thomas as Unknown character
- Manny Jacinto as Qimir, a former smuggler and trader
- Lee Jung-jae as Jedi Master Sol
- Amandla Stenberg as Mae, a dangerous warrior from a Jedi Master’s past
- Rebecca Henderson as Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh
- Joonas Suotamo as The Wookiee Jedi Kelnacca
- Dafne Keen as Jedi Padawan Jecki
- Charlie Barnett as Yord, a Jedi Knight and guardian from the Temple
Plot – what’s the story about?
The Acolyte is set at the end of the High Republic era in the Star Wars universe, approximately 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
The series follows a respected Jedi Master who investigates a series of crimes, leading him into conflict with a former Padawan learner and uncovering sinister forces at play. As the investigation progresses, the series promises to offer insights into the Sith’s perspective and their attempts to infiltrate the Jedi, providing a fresh perspective on the villains of the Star Wars universe.
