As well as having co-created one of the best Netflix shows ever in Russian Doll, Headland is a lifelong Star Wars aficionado. There’s plenty to suggest the show is in excellent hands behind the camera, too. Palpatine’s Muun Sith Master, Darth Plagueis, may also be at large. And don’t be surprised if Yoda – who’s unsurprisingly alive during the High Republic era – makes an appearance. Manny Jacinto ( Nine Perfect Strangers) told Empire his character is "just a regular guy, trying to have a good time, who gets swept up into the High Republic world and the Jedi, whether he likes it or not."īeyond the main cast, UK newspaper The Metro claimed Moss’ The Matrix co-star Keanu Reeves might cameo. In the finest tradition of Han Solo, not every member of The Acolyte cast will be showing off their skills with the Force or a lightsaber. Moss ( The Matrix) will also play a Force wielder of some description, though her allegiance is not yet clear. Speaking to Empire, Turner-Smith ( Queen & Slim) said her character "use the Force, but I’m not a Jedi or Sith". Keen told Empire her character is "David Bowie meets Star Wars: I have a little mullet, I have horns, it’s cute." Keen’s Force-sensitive character is a human-Theelin hybrid, much like Rystáll Sant, a red-haired backing singer for Jabba’s house band in Return of the Jedi. Star Wars Stuff posted a leaked set photo of Lee’s character on X (formerly Twitter), which you can view below:Įlsewhere, Empire magazine (thanks to Star Wars Leaks for the assist) confirmed Charlie Barnett ( Chicago Fire), Dafne Keen ( His Dark Materials), and Dean-Charles Chapman ( Game of Thrones) will also be playing Jedi. ![]() Other details are thin on the ground, but Jung-jae ( Squid Game) will portray the former Jedi Master of Stenberg's character. This older version of the character will be played by Rebecca Henderson ( Russian Doll), as confirmed by Collider. Meanwhile, Vernestra Rwoh is a green-skinned Mirialan Jedi who’s a fan favorite in existing High Republic stories. Entertainment Weekly (EW) reports Kelnacca is a Wookiee Force-wielder who'll be portrayed by Joonas Suotamo, best known for playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and Solo: A Star Wars Story. ![]() The two characters who don’t have 'TBC' next to their name are both Jedi. The Disney Plus show got a major cast update in November 2022, with the likes of Moss, Jung-jae, Keen, and Turner-Smith added to its ranks. Indeed, Star Wars: The Acolyte found one of its lead stars in December 2021 – she'll play a former Padawan apprentice, too. Of the above contingent, Stenberg ( Bodies Bodies Bodies) was one of the first to be announced. Many of The Acolyte's cast have already been confirmed, though most of their characters are shielded behind a forcefield of secrecy: (Image credit: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney) The Acolyte cast is full of big name stars and some talented up-and-comers.
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