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Showrunner Leslye Headland is clearly highly familiar with Star Wars and has been for some time, which only means fantastic things for The Acolyte. Headland seems to have long had in mind what Star Wars stories she would tell if given the chance based on her remarks on Legends' impact on the show, implying that The Acolyte will be quite well-considered and thoroughly researched. Regarding include Legends ideas and narratives, this is extremely fascinating.
Audiences have been split (to say the least) on the choices made about which stories were canon and which were Legends since Lucasfilm rearranged the Star Wars canon in 2014. But Star Wars has brought many cherished Legends characters back into the canon recently, including Grand Admiral Thrawn, a villain whose future of the franchise will be vital. Now, it appears The Acolyte might be applying the same exact strategy, allowing many opportunities to pass through the door.
The Star Wars Expanded Universe directly inspired the Star Wars: The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland recently revealed in an exclusive interview with Screen Rant. Set in the High Republic Era, some 100 years before the prequel trilogy, the Acolyte is the next of Star Wars' forthcoming TV series to premiere and will explore brand-new ground in the Star Wars chronology. That's why The Acolyte will surely bring exciting fresh ideas, characters, and narratives; but, the show also borrows from Star Wars history.
Amazingly, Leslye Headland developed The Acolyte directly from the Star Wars Expanded Universe. In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Headland said: "What I would say is there were so many things that I read about or thought about over the years that - if I were ever allowed to make a Star Wars show or movie, or write a book, or whatever they would let me do - I thought, 'Gosh, it would be so cool to take this from legends or take this from canon into live-action.' Though I can't say it exactly, I have been crossing my fingers for little Easter eggs to use." Headland is obviously aware with Legends as well as Star Wars canon, which is quite good for the newest Star Wars show.
Even if The Acolyte will carry the series into the grand High Republic, what secrets lie in the Jedi's golden age? Although The Acolyte has a terrific beginning and the showrunner's dedication to the series shows great promise, many specifics about The Acolyte are yet unknown. Time will show how the show will influence the fan base, even if the movie is supposed to be among the most amazing representations of the Star Wars universe.
Opening on Disney+ on June 4th, the Acolyte will include two-episode premiere. Showrunner Leslye Headland has made it very evident for now, though, that Star Wars: The Acolyte will be an amazing addition to the Star Wars series bringing both Legends and canon into this next age.
Set in the Star Wars universe during the latter phases of the High Republic Era, the Acolyte shows the Galactic Empire as well as the most potent state of the Jedi. Examining several crimes, this sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan meet her former Jedi Master as they investigate occurrences all pointing to darkness emerging from beneath the surface poised to bring about the annihilation of the High Republic.
The program boasts an outstanding cast, and its plot points to lots of action and several twists. The Acolyte is a great program for people who wish more information on the beginnings of the Star Wars universe and the background of the Jedi and the Galactic Empire.
Her obvious degree of knowledge with both Star Wars canon and the Expanded Universe points to The Acolyte's inventiveness while nevertheless honoring the books, series, and films that have preceded it. Furthermore, a lot of the performers in The Acolyte have revealed a similarly remarkable degree of enthusiasm and knowledge of Star Wars, which really distinguishes this newest Star Wars production.
Many specifics regarding The Acolyte remain under wraps, of course, but the wait is almost over. The show will start with a two-episode Disney+ debut on June 4. Showrunner Leslye Headland has made it very evident for now, though, that Star Wars: The Acolyte will be an amazing addition to the Star Wars series bringing both Legends and canon into this next age.