Lucasfilm and Disney's latest Disney+ series "Star Wars: Acolyte" had its grand premiere last Thursday night. This latest Star Wars series is set in a distant place. in the galaxy. After the premiere, the audience responded enthusiastically and praised the film.
io9 was lucky enough to attend the premiere event in Los Angeles and watch the first two episodes of the eight-episode series. Although the show has the usual "Star Wars" background setting, it is very friendly to new viewers, as long as they understand the basic concepts of the Force and Jedi. The character-driven series follows a Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) as he hunts down his old Padawan (Amandla Stenberg) for allegedly murdering a fellow Jedi. The characters in the play are not clearly divided into good and evil, and the storyline is compact enough that anyone can get involved immediately.
Early response: Enthusiastic response from fans and media
On social media, early audiences and media spoke highly of "Acolyte", calling it a breath of fresh air in the "Star Wars" series. Here are some glowing reviews:
- Justin Lawrence (@helloimjlaw) said: “#TheAcolyte is a murder mystery fused with the charm of Star Wars. 4 episodes later, this new timeline will add to the galaxy’s legacy in a huge way. The Kung Fu Force battles are amazing JJ’s Sol is the coolest Jedi since QUI GON! Can’t wait to see where this goes.”
- Daniel Baptista • The Movie Podcast: Filled with mystery and darkness, #TheAcolyte delves into new depths and diversity of the galaxy. I've watched 4 episodes now and love the sinister story that steadily unfolds. There is huge potential in this day and age. Carrie-Anne Moss wields a lightsaber and performs Force magic to perfection.
Cast and behind-the-scenes stories
The cast of "The Acolyte" is full of passion and anticipation for this series. Carrie-Anne Moss expressed her excitement about playing a Jedi, while Amandla Stenberg was excited to star in a fight scene with Matrix legend Moss. Dafne Keen couldn't contain her excitement as she talked about the feeling of holding a lightsaber for the first time, while Lee Jung-jae tried to stay calm and try not to be disappointed about starring in Star Wars.
Stenberg added: "I'm excited for fans to see this show." "Acolyte" was created by Leslie Headland ("Russian Doll") and also stars Manny Giacinto, Charlie Barker Nate, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman and Jonas Sutotamo. The gripping new series will premiere on June 4 with the first two episodes available on Disney+.
Lee Jung-jae's cross-border collaboration with "Star Wars"
"Squidward" star Lee Jung-jae will attend the Monte Carlo Television Festival next month for a French press conference for Lucasfilm's latest live-action series "Star Wars: Acolyte." In the play, Lee Jung-jae plays a respected Jedi Master who investigates a series of shocking crimes and confronts a dangerous warrior from the past.
Lee Jung-jae won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in Netflix's global hit drama "Squidward," the first time a non-English-speaking actor has won this honor. This huge success greatly increased his international popularity and made him an international standard-bearer for Korean culture.
Conclusion
"Star Wars: Acolyte" not only continues the classic elements of the "Star Wars" series, but also brings a new and exciting story to the audience. As new clues are revealed, the series will take viewers on a dark and dangerous path. Whether you are a Star Wars fan or a new viewer, this series is not to be missed.
Star Wars: Acolyte will premiere on Disney+ with two episodes on June 4, so stay tuned.