Acolyte Star Wars Zeitstrahl

Disney+ Star Wars Series 'The Acolyte' Set 100 Years Before 'The Empire Strikes Back'

'The Acolyte' Release Date and Plot

The Acolyte is an upcoming American science fiction television series created by Leslye Headland for the streaming service Disney+. The series is set in the Star Wars universe and takes place 100 years before the rise of the Galactic Empire. The series follows the rise of the Dark Side and the emergence of a new enemy.

The Acolyte Cast

The Acolyte stars Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Joonas Suotamo. Stenberg plays the lead role of Acolyte, a young woman who is training to become a Jedi. Keen plays a mysterious character named Kira who is also training to become a Jedi. Turner-Smith plays a character named Roshu who is a Jedi Master. Suotamo plays the character of Chewbacca, a Wookiee warrior who is friends with Han Solo.

The Acolyte Production

The Acolyte is being produced by Lucasfilm and Disney+. The series is being directed by Leslye Headland and written by Headland and a team of writers. The series is expected to premiere on Disney+ in 2023.