A Jedi Mystery Is Coming! 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' Series Cast, Story and More

Star Wars continues to grow with another streaming series set to debut on Disney+ sometime next year: Star Wars: The Acolyte. The Acolyte will tell a story set a century before the events of the prequel trilogy and has been described as a mystery show. As the show is still in production, details about the show's plot and characters remain secretive. Some details have been revealed, however, including some major casting announcements.

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When is the Star Wars: The Acolyte release date?

Star Wars: The Acolyte does not have an official release date. Based on its production schedule, it's believed that it will premiere on Disney+ in late 2024. They're just wrapping up shooting in the spring of 2023.

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How to watch Star Wars: The Acolyte

Star Wars: The Acolyte will be available to stream on Disney+. It is the latest in a series of TV shows based on the Star Wars universe to be produced by the streaming platform.

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What is Star Wars: The Acolyte about?

The series will take place before the events of Star Wars: Episode One: The Phantom Menace. It will tell the story of a former Padawan (Jedi in training) who reunites with their Jedi Master for an investigation.

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."

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Who is in the Star Wars: The Acolyte cast?

The Star Wars: The Acolyte cast includes:

Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg will play the lead role. While the specific details of her role have not been revealed, it is believed that she will be playing the role of the former padawan.

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Lee Jung-jae

Lee Jung-jae, star of Netflix's Squid Game, will also have a major role in the show. Based on leaked set photos, he appears to be playing a Jedi and might be Stenberg's character's Jedi Master.

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Dafne Keen

Dafne Keen, who co-starred alongside Hugh Jackman in Logan, will also play a prominent role in the series. As is the case with the other actors, details of her character have not yet been revealed.

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Manny Jacinto

The Good Place star Manny Jacinto will also star in the series. Variety reports that he will play one of the main characters in the series.

Jodie Turner-Smith

Jodie Turner-Smith will appear in Star Wars: The Acolyte, but like most of the other roles in the series, her part is being kept under wraps.

Rebecca Henderson

Rebecca Henderson, who played Lizzy in Netflix's Russian Doll, will be in The Acolyte as well.

Charlie Barnett

Charlie Barnett, another Russian Doll alum, will also star.

Dean-Charles Chapman

Dean-Charles Chapman of Game of Thrones will have a big role in The Acolyte, though the details are still murky.

Carrie-Anne Moss

Carrie-Anne Moss of The Matrix fame will have a key role in Star Wars: The Acolyte.

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How many episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte are there?

Star Wars: The Acolyte will reportedly be eight episodes long.

How many seasons is Star Wars: The Acolyte?

So far, Star Wars: The Acolyte is a single season of eight episodes.

Is there a trailer for Star Wars: The Acolyte?

Star Wars: The Acolyte is still in production and no trailer has been released as of yet. Based on other Disney+ productions, a trailer likely won't debut until summer 2023 at the earliest. That said, watch this space for updates!

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