CCXP is bringingStar Warsto the fans through an exciting new display of the upcoming Disney+ series.The Acolyte, set to premiere on June 4, has quite the setup atCCXP, consisting of a large TIE starfighter, and several tunnels and walkthrough displays which appear to take fans through several of the show’s settings. Rounding out the display is a stunning poster that shows a character from the series looking out at the sunset in the desert, set between two pillars directly underThe Acolyte’s official logo. Several walkthrough displays resemble an Imperial ship, but will likely be the inside of another location as the series is set long before the rise of the Empire.
The Acolyteis set at the tail end of the High Republic era, approximately 100 years beforeStar Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace(which has returned to theaters in honor of the 25th anniversary). The synopsis describes the series as following a respected Jedi Master looking into criminal activity that brings him into direct conflict with one of his former Padawans.The Acolytewill be the first live-actionStar Warsproperty (series or movie) set outside the confines of theSkywalker Saga, and promises to explore a new generation of characters and stories.
What Else Do We Know About ‘The Acolyte’?
The Acolytehas assembled an impressive cast consisting ofMatrixveteranCarrie-Anne Moss,LoganstarDafne Keen, as well asAmandla Stenberg,Jodie Turner-Smith,Lee Jung-jae, andManny Jacinto. Directors includeHanelle M. Culpepper,Alex Garcia Lopez,Leslye Headland, andKogonada, each of whom helmed two episodes of the upcoming eight-episode series.Michael Abels, best known for his work withJordan PeeleonNope,Us, andGet Out, has composed the score, and creator Headland has writing credits alongsideJason Micallef,Kor Adana,Charmaine DeGrate,Jasmyne Flournoy,Jocelyn Bioh,Claire Kiechel,Jen Richards,Eileen Shim, andCameron Squires.
The first two episodes ofThe Acolytepremiere on Disney+ on June 4. Check out the photos from the CCXP display above and stay tuned to Collider for future coverage of the series.
The Acolyte
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.
