The Acolyte release date is on the horizon, and we’ve gathered all the details you need regarding the upcoming Star Wars show, including who’s in the cast and what the story will be about.
The Star Wars universe is bigger than ever, and it’s growing all the time thanks to the myriad of new content coming from Disney+ each year.
While we’ve seen plenty from the Skywalker Saga and its offshoots (with more to come from the new Star Wars movies on the way), The Acolyte promises something completely new, hailing from an entirely different part of the Star Wars timeline, which is very exciting indeed.
It’s a show shrouded in mystery, but we’ve tracked down all you need to know about The Acolyte release date, the cast, and the storylines here.
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Is there a Star Wars The Acolyte release date?
The Acolyte will premiere on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, as recently confirmed by the Star Wars Twitter/X account.
Filming for the show began in October 2022, but production was hit by some delays due to the strikes last year. However, things are back on track and it’ll be ready to go at some point in the middle of this year.
We expect an official release date to be announced very soon, given how close we are to the summer months now.
Star Wars The Acolyte plot details and predictions
Star Wars: The Acolyte is set to take place over a century before the events of The Phantom Menace, in the final days of the High Republic era, and will be a Sith-led story.
The official synopsis reads: “The Acolyte is a mystery-thriller that will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.”
LucasfilmGiven the timeframe and focus of the show, there’s been heavy speculation amongst the Star Wars community that The Acolyte will feature an appearance from Emperor Palpatine’s Master, Darth Plagueis.
In Star Wars lore, Darth Plagueis is a Sith Lord who has the ability to prevent death and even create life. Darth Plagueis meets his demise after he’s killed in his sleep by Palpatine, who then goes on to take on the mantle of Sith Master.
Star Wars The Acolyte cast: Who’s in it?
Lucasfilm recently confirmed the main cast of The Acolyte, which can be found below:
- Amandla Stenberg
- Lee Jung-jae
- Manny Jacinto
- Dafne Keen
- Jodie Turner-Smith
- Rebecca Henderson as Vernestra Rwoh
- Charlie Barnett
- Dean-Charles Chapman
- Carrie-Anne Moss
As well as this, the main female identifying character will be played by Amandla Stenberg. Stenberg is one of Hollywood’s biggest up-and-coming talents, but her role is currently unknown. In fact, the only character we do know the name of so far is Vernestra Rwoh, who will be played by Rebecca Henderson.
Russian Doll’s Charlie Barnett will be reunited with creator Leslye Headland, who is developing the new Star Wars series.
Is there a trailer for Star Wars The Acolyte?
There are no trailers for The Acolyte yet, but one will be released on March 29, 2024.
That’s everything we know about Star Wars: The Acolyte. In the meantime, check out our other upcoming TV hubs below:
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