Jay 37,369 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 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. The High Republic saw the Jedi Order at its prime, centuries prior to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. From creator, showrunner, and executive producer Leslye Headland (Russian Doll), The Acolyte has begun production in the U.K. https://www.starwars.com/news/the-acolyte-original-series-cast-revealed dyemery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,966 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 That cast is terrific. Looking forward to this dyemery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDementous 1,059 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 This is the only other Star Wars project I have hope for Leslye is a big EU fan, so I hope she’s able to channel a lot of the pre-Prequel novels like the Bane Trilogy and Plagueis dyemery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,369 Posted April 7, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2023 “The Acolyte,” which was reported to be in development by Variety in 2020 before officially being announced later that year, is created by Leslye Headland, best known for co-creating “Russian Doll” and directing the films “Bachelorette” and “Sleeping With Other People.” The series takes place in the High Republic era of the “Star Wars” universe, 100 years before the franchise’s prequel trilogy. The height of the Galactic Empire, this period is also known as the Golden Age of the Jedi, a time when the ancient order was at its peak. While speaking at the panel, Headland said she pitched the series as “‘Frozen’ meets ‘Kill Bill'” from the perspective of the bad guys, with samurai films as an overall inspiration. It is set between the High Republic and beginning of the prequels, “because this is when the bad guys are outnumbered.” This is the furthest back “Star Wars” has been in time in live action, which means lots of Jedi and things fans haven’t seen in live action before. The footage, shared only at the Celebration as the show is still filming, included shots of a Jedi temple, Moss in a fight with Stenberg that recalled the former’s “Matrix” performance, a gold lightsaber, and a pivotal shot at the end with a group of Jedis lighting up their sabers in unison. “This is about power and who is allowed to use it,” was the key quote, which came before the 2024 date announcement. Although plot details for the series remain slim, “The Acolyte” reportedly focuses on the emergence of the Sith, a group of Dark Jedi set on conquering the galaxy. In the “Star Wars” canon, “acolyte” has been used to describe soldiers for the powerful Sith Lords. In interviews, Headland has described her show as a mystery thriller set in the darker corners of the “Star Wars” universe. https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/star-wars-the-acolyte-first-look-1235363224/ JNHFan2000, Toillion, Manakin Skywalker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 The trailer's on youtube for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,398 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 It WAS there! But not anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,370 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 5 hours ago, Jay said: The height of the Galactic Empire, this period is also known as the Golden Age of the Jedi, a time when the ancient order was at its peak. Height of the Galactic Empire was the Golden Age of the Jedi? As far as I understood, at the height of the Galactic Empire there existed 3 Jedi. Obi Wan, Yoda and Luke. That's it. And that period started at the end of the prequels and ended with the end of the original trilogy. Or not? Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, GerateWohl said: Height of the Galactic Empire was the Golden Age of the Jedi? As far as I understood, at the height of the Galactic Empire there existed 3 Jedi. Obi Wan, Yoda and Luke. That's it. And that period started at the end of the prequels and ended with the end of the original trilogy. Or not? Don't ask for consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 18 minutes ago, GerateWohl said: Height of the Galactic Empire was the Golden Age of the Jedi? As far as I understood, at the height of the Galactic Empire there existed 3 Jedi. Obi Wan, Yoda and Luke. That's it. And that period started at the end of the prequels and ended with the end of the original trilogy. Or not? Wait, what? The sentence immediately before the part you quoted explains that this show takes place 100 years before the prequels IE, when there were Jedi everywhere and no Palpatine yet, so the height of the good times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,353 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jay said: Wait, what? The sentence immediately before the part you quoted explains that this show takes place 100 years before the prequel trilogy Fixed. 5 hours ago, Jay said: The series takes place in the High Republic era of the “Star Wars” universe, 100 years before the franchise’s prequel trilogy and The height of the Galactic Empire, this period is also known as the Golden Age of the Jedi, a time when the ancient order was at its peak. I think they mistyped and meant it more like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 Ah I see the issue, I think I mixed up the "Old Republic" with the "Galactic Empire" The "Galactic Empire" was only around for what, 30 years, from the Clone Wars until the end of ROTJ? So yea, the Variety article is wrong, I think, I think they meant to say "the height of the Old Republic". That'd be when there's lots of Jedi alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,370 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 24 minutes ago, Jay said: IE, when there were Jedi everywhere and no Palpatine yet, so the height of the good times But that was not the "Galactic Empire" as you wrote. That was founded later by a guy named Darth Sidious. Ah, I see. You referenced it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GerateWohl 4,370 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 18 minutes ago, Jay said: The "Galactic Empire" was only around for what, 30 years, from the Clone Wars until the end of ROTJ? Correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,483 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 The alcoholic? Sorry I misread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 The cast of The Acolyte join creator and showrunner Leslye Headland at #StarWarsCelebration. The Acolyte, an upcoming Original Star Wars series from Lucasfilm coming to Disney+ in 2024. https://twitter.com/starwars/status/1644383415490183190 ok um, why does the girl in the back row have jean shorts on backwards, and with the belt around her knees? I do like that Amandla Stenberg cosplayed as Padme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJosh 892 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Yeah interesting fashion choice with the jeans, maybe I'll try that this weekend. I missed the clip of this show but it sounds super cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,966 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Yeah, it's an interesting fasion choice. I like the actress though (Lyra in His Dark Materials) so am excited to see her role in this. And this whole show sounds a super cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I didnt knew jonas suotamo was in this series. so we will have a young chewie then (100 years old) Maybe they will develop yodas friendship with the wookiees? because yes… yoda must be in this series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manakin Skywalker 4,897 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Luke Skywalker said: I didnt knew jonas suotamo was in this series. so we will have a young chewie then (100 years old) Maybe they will develop yodas friendship with the wookiees? because yes… yoda must be in this series. Joonas is playing a wookiee Jedi this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 3 hours ago, JNHFan2000 said: Yeah, it's an interesting fasion choice. I like the actress though (Lyra in His Dark Materials) so am excited to see her role in this. Holy crap, I literally didn't even recognize her at all! Yea, she's great JNHFan2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 It looks like she’s drooping a pair of jorts, but they’re really two separate pant legs. Couldn’t get a great screenshot, but take my word on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TolkienSS 407 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 These Marvel and Disney shows got to be for people who have basically nothing to do, right? Who can watch all of these without getting some serious mental impairment? Edmilson and Smeltington 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 7 hours ago, Manakin Skywalker said: Joonas is playing a wookiee Jedi this time. Ah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benhip 21 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 18 hours ago, Jay said: Frozen’ meets ‘Kill Bill'” from the perspective of the bad guys I don’t know if I’m supposed to be happy or scared, but I think I’m rather terrified !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brando 1,864 Posted April 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2023 16 hours ago, TolkienSS said: Who can watch all of these without getting some serious mental impairment? Me, who enjoys Star Wars. I’ve been looking forward to this show for a while. Toillion, Gabriel Bezerra and mstrox 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark 316 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 7/4/2023 at 10:13 PM, TolkienSS said: These Marvel and Disney shows got to be for people who have basically nothing to do, right? Who can watch all of these without getting some serious mental impairment? It’s only a couple dozen episodes a year, probably about as much content as old cops shows made per season but with a lot more time and effort. I’m all for more weird Star Wars content. mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,138 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 7/4/2023 at 9:02 PM, Manakin Skywalker said: Joonas is playing a wookiee Jedi this time. I love this because in the Star Wars Radio Drama, Ben Kenobi tells Luke that Wookiees have, in their own way, a great affinity with the Force, much to Luke’s amazement. So yeah why not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Faleel 5,353 Posted April 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2023 46 minutes ago, Andy said: I love this because in the Star Wars Radio Drama, Ben Kenobi tells Luke that Wookiees have, in their own way, a great affinity with the Force, much to Luke’s amazement. So yeah why not! I love you point to this, and just ignore all the other wookiee Jedi over the years Canon and Legends 😄 Andy, Manakin Skywalker and Brando 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,138 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Yeah none of that really appealed to me. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Trailer is back online Brando and enderdrag64 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Looks interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando 1,864 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 That looks pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,599 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Cautiously optimistic, as always... Yavar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toillion 215 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Was this the next release after Ahsoka finishes or is Andor season 2 starting first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Andor season 2 hasn't finished filming yet, due to the actor's strike. Skeleton Crew and The Acolyte have both finished filming before the strike. Skeleton Crew is supposedly dropping later this year, and The Acolyte next year. Then, assuming the actor strike is resolved, Andor 2 and then Mando 4 could theoretically be ready for next year. But I wouldn't be surprised if one or both slip to 2025. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,599 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Huh! I thought Andor season 2 was mid-filming when the strike hit. I guess I’ll have to adjust my expectations/hopes… Yavar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toillion 215 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I completely forgot about Skeleton Crew! I was thinking we were done for the year after Ahsoka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Ahsoka was filmed from May '22 -> Oct '22 and began airing in August 2023. Skeleton Crew was filmed from Sep '22 -> Jan '23 and is supposed to drop later this year The Acolyte was filmed from Oct '22 -> June '23 and is supposed to drop next year Andor 2 began filming in Nov '22 and was expected to film until Aug '23, but then halted in July '23 when the actor's strikes started. Gilroy said there'd be a year of post-production after fliming ended before it premiered, but I don't know if they started post-production on what had been filmed, or are waiting for the rest of of it to be filmed when the strike is over before beginning that. Mandalorian 4 is in pre-production, but obviously can't begin filming until the strike is over. Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka are considered mini-series that don't have second seasons in the works. I don't believe any other live action SW TV has been announced. Yavar Moradi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,353 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 You mean 4, not 2 right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,398 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I think I've heard some conflicting reports about where Andor was when each strike started. I thought I heard Gilroy finished the scripts something like the day before the writer's strike started. But then when the actor's strike started something like six weeks later someone said they were almost done shooting. Really? That fast? In any event, when they get the whole band back together I'm hoping they make everything right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Well yeah. You can start filming the early episodes while stl writing the later episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JNHFan2000 2,966 Posted February 21 Popular Post Share Posted February 21 I love this!!!! Abels is a fantastic composer and I'm excited to hear what he does with this! Tydirium, crocodile, Tallguy and 5 others 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crocodile 8,017 Posted February 21 Popular Post Share Posted February 21 Interesting choice. We shall see. I quite like Us. Karol Yavar Moradi, dyemery and Badzeee 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tallguy 3,398 Posted February 21 Popular Post Share Posted February 21 23 minutes ago, crocodile said: I quite like Us. I think we're alright. Yavar Moradi, Brando and Edmilson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,599 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 2 hours ago, crocodile said: Interesting choice. We shall see. I quite like Us. Easily the best creepy choral piece since The Omen's "Ave Satani", IMO! Yavar JNHFan2000 and Badzeee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HunterTech 994 Posted February 21 Popular Post Share Posted February 21 It's definitely an interesting pick. I certainly appreciated how varied Nope was in its sound, even if the standout track was one that he'd already written years prior: DarthDementous, Yavar Moradi and crumbs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDementous 1,059 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 On 22/02/2024 at 10:53 AM, HunterTech said: It's definitely an interesting pick. I certainly appreciated how varied Nope was in its sound, even if the standout track was one that he'd already written years prior: Oo he's got orchestral chops, that could bode well indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JNHFan2000 2,966 Posted February 23 Popular Post Share Posted February 23 Abels is a comppser of immense talent. Some may only know him of his scores for Jordan Peele films but he's a fantastic classical composer who has wrotten multiple strong pieces. He has written an opera for which he won the Pulizter prize for music and many concert works (one for the great Hillary Hahn). I'm really looking forward to hearing what he does with this Tydirium, Badzeee, dyemery and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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