The Acolyte — Official Trailer

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added: Tue, Mar 19th '24

Sure, it's possible that "your eyes can deceive you," but that doesn't make it any less true that the first official trailer for "The Acolyte" has arrived. Take a peek at the first glimpses of the new, forthcoming live-action "Star Wars" series set to premiere in June.

Taking place in the era of the High Republic, roughly two centuries prior to "Episode I: The Phantom Menace," the Disney original series introduces audiences to a new chapter in the "Star Wars" saga. Here, the Jedi Order is at its zenith, yet beneath the surface, a sinister force is stirring. The dark side is gaining traction, and a series of unresolved murders of Jedi Masters triggers an investigation, unveiling a shifting landscape of power.

Created by showrunner Leslye Headland, known as the co-creator of Netflix's "Russian Doll" and also for writing and directing the dark romantic comedy "Sleeping with Other People," "The Acolyte" boasts a strong ensemble cast. Led by Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies, The Hate U Give), Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game), Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix Films), Manny Jacinto (NBC's The Good Place), Dafne Keen (Logan, His Dark Materials), and Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen & Slim), the series also sees Chewbacca performer Joonas Suotamo embodying another Wookiee character, this time a Wookiee Jedi master named Kelnacca.

"The Acolyte" will kick off with a two-episode premiere on June 4th, exclusively on Disney Plus. Following the premiere, new episodes will be released weekly.