With “The Acolyte,” a new series in the “Star Wars” universe awaits us soon, for which the first trailer has now been released. 100 years before the events of the original trilogy, an ancient, sinister force rises in the galaxy far, far away.
Lucasfilm announced its decision more than three years ago „The Acolyte“ a new series in the “Star Wars” universe that will tell us a completely new story apart from the famous Skywalker saga. Many fans waited a long time for official images, but only today did the makers release the first official trailer for the hotly anticipated show.
As usual, you can watch the video for the latest offshoot of the legendary star saga, which is just over a minute and a half long, further down in the article.
In an age of light, a darkness arises
“The Acolyte” takes us into… Age of the High Republic (500-100 years before the Battle of Yavin IV). During this period, the Jedi were at the height of their power and, as guardians of peace, they ensured justice and balance in the galaxy. But it is precisely during this time that the Order does not notice how an enemy long thought defeated is stirring in the shadows: the Sith! A darkness appears to be rising to descend upon the galaxy.
The story of the upcoming “Star Wars” series takes place around 100 years before the events in “A New Hope”. The focus is on a respected Jedi master who, together with his padawan, is supposed to solve a shocking series of crimes. During this time, the Jedi Master meets a dangerous warrior from his past. From now on, both of them will embark on a dark path, while dark forces lurk in secret.
Here you can find more background on the High Republic era of the “Star Wars” universe:
The Acolyte launches on Disney+ in summer 2024
“The Acolyte” was created by Leslye Headland (“Matryoshka”), who also serves as showrunner of the “Star Wars” series. She will also executive produce alongside Simon Emanuel (“The Batman”), Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy (“Andor”), Jeff F. King (“The Umbrella Academy”) and Jason Micallef.
The main roles in “The Acolyte” are Lee Jung-jae (“Squid Game”), Carrie-Anne Moss (“Matrix” series), Amandla Stenberg (“The Hate U Give”) and Dafne Keen (“Logan – The Wolverine”) “). Other roles include Charlie Barnett (“You – You Will Love Me”), Dean-Charles Chapman (“1917”), Rebecca Henderson (“Single Drunk Female”), Manny Jacinto (“The Good Place”), Joonas Suotamo ( “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) and Jodie Turner-Smith (Nightflyers).
What does the title of the new “Star Wars” series mean? “The Acolyte” refers to the so-called Sith Acolytes. During the times of the Old Republic, acolytes were trained to become Sith in academies. For this purpose, Force-sensitive individuals from all parts of the galaxy were brought to the planet Moraband, the ancient homeworld of the Sith.
“The Acolyte” starts in Germany on June 5, 2024 with two episodes exclusively on Disney+. The series consists of eight episodes in total.
The Acolyte Official Trailer (German)
The Acolyte Official (English)
The Acolyte Poster
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