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  • Every Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ Series, Ranked

    The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and the Child in 'The Mandalorian,' season two. © 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and the Child in ‘The Mandalorian,’ season two. © 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    The “Galaxy Far, Far Away” has moved from the big screen to the small screen.

    It’s been 6 years since the last ‘Star Wars‘ movie, ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker‘ hit theater screens and since then we’ve seen the ‘Star Wars’ universe move to Disney+ with over 10 live-action and animated series that explore different periods in the ‘Star Wars’ timeline such as ‘The Mandalorian‘, ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’, ‘Ahsoka‘, ‘The Acolyte‘, and ‘Skeleton Crew‘.

    Andor‘, which explores the timeline created by ‘Rogue One‘ and stars Diego Luna in the title role, ends its second season on May 13th.

    In honor of ‘Andor’s finale, Moviefone is counting down every Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series so far, including live-action and animation.

    Let’s begin!


    11. ‘The Book of Boba Fett‘ (2021 – 2022)

    (L to R) Temuera Morrison and Ming-Na Wen in 'The Book of Boba Fett' on Disney+
    (L to R) Temuera Morrison and Ming-Na Wen in ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ on Disney+

    Legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) and mercenary Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen) must navigate the galaxy’s underworld when they return to the sands of Tatooine to stake their claim on the territory once ruled by Jabba the Hutt and his crime syndicate.

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    10. ‘Star Wars: Visions‘ (2021 – 2023)

    'Star Wars: Visions'. Photo: Disney+.
    ‘Star Wars: Visions’. Photo: Disney+.

    This anthology of animated shorts from around the world celebrates the mythos of ‘Star Wars’ through unique cultural lenses.

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    9. ‘The Acolyte‘ (2024)

    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte', exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    A hundred years before the rise of the Empire, the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic have prospered for centuries without war. During this time, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jee) against a dangerous warrior (Amanda Stenberg) from his past.

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    8. ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi‘ (2022)

    Ahsoka Tano in 'Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi'. Photo: Disney+.
    Ahsoka Tano in ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi’. Photo: Disney+.

    Journey into the lives of two distinctly different Jedi from the prequel era – Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku. Each will be put to the test as they make choices that will define their destinies.

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    7. ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch‘ (2021 – 2024)

    (L to R) Crosshair, Echo, Wrecker, Hunter and Tech in a scene from 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch,' exclusively on Disney+. © 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Crosshair, Echo, Wrecker, Hunter and Tech in a scene from ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch,’ exclusively on Disney+. © 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™. All Rights Reserved.

    The ‘Bad Batch’ of elite and experimental clones make their way through an ever-changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone Wars.

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    6. ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire‘ (2024)

    Morgan Elsbeth in a scene from 'Star Wars: Tales of the Empire', exclusively on Disney+. © 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™. All Rights Reserved.
    Morgan Elsbeth in a scene from ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire’, exclusively on Disney+. © 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™. All Rights Reserved.

    A journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths.

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    5. ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi‘ (2022)

    Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) in Lucasfilm's 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™. All Rights Reserved.
    Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) in Lucasfilm’s ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™. All Rights Reserved.

    During the reign of the Galactic Empire, former Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), embarks on a crucial mission to confront allies turned enemies and face the wrath of the Empire.

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    4. ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew‘ (2024 – 2025)

    (L to R) Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law), KB (Kyriana Kratter), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), and Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) in Lucasfilm's 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew', exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law), KB (Kyriana Kratter), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), and Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) in Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    Four ordinary kids (Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter and Robert Timothy Smith) search for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy.

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    3. ‘Ahsoka‘ (2023)

    Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) in Lucasfilm's 'Star Wars: Ahsoka,' exclusively on Disney+. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) in Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    Former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

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    2. ‘Star Wars: Andor‘ (2022)

    Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) in Lucasfilm's 'Andor', exclusively on Disney+. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) in Lucasfilm’s ‘Andor’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) will discover the difference he can make in the struggle against the tyrannical Galactic Empire. He embarks on a path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

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    1. ‘The Mandalorian‘ (2019 – 2023)

    'The Mandalorian' season 3 starring Pedro Pascal premieres March 1st on Disney+. Photo: Lucasfilm.
    ‘The Mandalorian’ season 3 starring Pedro Pascal premieres March 1st on Disney+. Photo: Lucasfilm.

    After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter (Pedro Pascal) makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.

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  • ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Digital Release Interview: Dafne Keen

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    Available now on digital and Blu-ray and streaming on Disney+ beginning November 12th is the box office hit ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, which is the third movie in the ‘Deadpool’ franchise and the first to take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

    Directed by Shawn Levy (‘Free Guy’), the movie once again stars Ryan Reynolds (‘Deadpool 2’) as the “Merc with a Mouth” and features the return of Hugh Jackman (‘X-Men’) as Wolverine, Dafne Keen (‘Logan’) as Laura / X-23, Jennifer Garner as Elektra (‘Daredevil’), Wesley Snipes (‘Blade: Trinity’) as Blade, Chris Evans (‘Fantastic Four’) as Johnny Storm and introducing Channing Tatum (‘Magic Mike’) as Gambit.

    Related Article: Editors Dean Zimmerman and Shane Reid Talk ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

    Dafne Keen attends the UK Fan Event of Marvel Studios' 'Deadpool & Wolverine' at Eventim Apollo, London on July 11th, 2024. Photo by StillMoving.Net for The Walt Disney Company Limited.
    Dafne Keen attends the UK Fan Event of Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ at Eventim Apollo, London on July 11th, 2024. Photo by StillMoving.Net for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dafne Keen about her work on ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, how she found out she would be returning, returning to the character of Laura, how she’s changed since ‘Logan’, reuniting with Hugh Jackman, working with the rest of the cast, which scenes were improvised, the action sequences, the challenges of keeping her appearance a secret, collaborating with director Shawn Levy, what she learned from Ryan Reynolds, joining the MCU and the possibility of her appearing in future Marvel movies.

    You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interview.

    (L to R) Dafne Keen in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'. Photo: Marvel Studios.
    (L to R) Dafne Keen in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. Photo: Marvel Studios.

    Moviefone: To begin with, when did you learn that you would be returning to play Laura / X-23 in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and were you given the entire script to read before shooting?

    Dafne Keen: I got a call from my agent to tell me, and then I had a FaceTime with Shawn, and I had a bunch of guy friends over at my house and I locked them outside in the garden while I was on the phone to Shawn. Then Shawn said to me, “All your scenes are with huge actors, but I can’t tell you who.” Then I got the full script, but it was so heavily spoiler free in the sense that they changed all the names for everything, but I understood the story. I just didn’t know who anyone was. So, watching the film was cool. I was like, “Oh, that’s crazy.” I kind of figured it out because I’d go into a costume fitting and I’d see a picture of someone on the wall and I’d be like, “Wait, who are they playing?” It was cool. It was fun and I’m happy that I got to read the whole script and it was exciting.

    MF: What was it like working with Hugh Jackman again all these years after ‘Logan’?

    DK: Yeah, it was weirdly, it was like no time had passed. We started acting and it was like we were doing ‘Logan’ yesterday. It was weird and wonderful.

    (L to R) Hugh Jackman and Dafne Keen attend the premiere of Marvel Studios' 'Deadpool & Wolverine'. Photo by StillMoving.Net for The Walt Disney Company Limited.
    (L to R) Hugh Jackman and Dafne Keen attend the premiere of Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. Photo by StillMoving.Net for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

    MF: Can you talk about how Laura has changed since ‘Logan’ and did you create a backstory for yourself about how she ended up in the Void?

    DK: I think as an actor you must. I think it was fun playing her as an older character, especially now because she’s got this sense of gratitude that she didn’t have in ‘Logan’. She’d been so wronged by men and by men, I mean humans. I think she had no faith in humanity, and I think Charles (Xavier) and Logan restored that in ‘Logan’. After losing them, she kind of has this sense of loss but still gratefulness for them and getting to have her reunite with Logan is such a huge thing for her and getting to play that felt like a big emotional beat for that character.

    MF: As a comic book fan, I think ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ might feature the greatest superhero team-up of all time. What was it like for you to work with Jennifer Garner, Wesley Snipes and Channing Tatum and be a part of this incredible onscreen team-up?

    DK: It was so cool and they’re just the most lovely, wonderful people. We had the best time and as a fan it was just crazy when you hear the superheroes you are sharing the screen with are Gambit, Elektra and Blade. Then you meet them and they’re the loveliest, most nurturing, funniest people, so we just had the greatest time on set.

    (L to R) Hugh Jackman, Wesley Snipes, Channing Tatum, Dafne Keen, Ryan Reynolds and Jennifer Garner in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'. Photo: Marvel Studios.
    (L to R) Hugh Jackman, Wesley Snipes, Channing Tatum, Dafne Keen, Ryan Reynolds and Jennifer Garner in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. Photo: Marvel Studios.

    MF: Famously, Ryan Reynolds loves to improvise on set. Did you have a chance to improvise with him in any of your scenes?

    DK: I didn’t get to do as much, but I got to witness Channing and Ryan do a lot of it, which was fun. I felt like I was in a master class for comedy. It was really cool, and everyone was so talented, but they had a lot of comedic beats that I got to just stand back and enjoy.

    MF: Can you give us an example of a scene that Ryan and Channing improvised?

    DK: I think the line where we’re in the cave, and Channing’s like, “I shot out my mama and I said, What’s up, Doc?” That was an improv, and we were all dying. That whole interaction between Ryan and Channing was improvised. The “Who’s your dialect coach? The Minions”, I think that was an ad lib. It was so impressive, and it was cool to then be at the premiere and all their improvisations was getting so much love and laughter. It was exciting to know that it was all kind of in the script, but it was all like an ad lib variation of it.

    Channing Tatum as Gambit in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'. Photo: Marvel Studios.
    Channing Tatum as Gambit in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. Photo: Marvel Studios.

    MF: What was it like filming the final battle sequence in the Void? How many days did that take to shoot?

    DK: It took a while. It took a week I think, and I had to go back because I had all the wire work for climbing up the skull. I had to come back in the end of January, and it was so fun. We had the best time. It’s the most fun I’ve had doing stunts ever. To get to train with these people, it’s incredible. I came into training, and it was like Channing, Wesley, Jennifer, Ryan, Hugh. It was so cool, and we were all just so excited to be there and we all love these characters so much. We all felt so lucky to be there, which I think is such a rare thing. A lot of people are ready to go home and to wrap the day and we were all just happy to stay. If they’d ask us to do 20 hours of overtime, we would’ve all been like, “Yeah, I’m here and I’m so excited to do this.” It was cool. We were all kind of nerding out with everyone with their weapons. I had the claws back and I was so excited about the glasses. Channing was so excited about throwing the cards. He’d learned a bunch of impressive card tricks. It was very cool.

    MF: Can you talk about the challenges of keeping your involvement in the movie a secret, especially when you were doing press for ‘The Acolyte’?

    DK: I enjoyed it. It was quite fun. It’s cool to do these interviews and I got to be like, “It’s so sad. I’m not in it.” I knew I’d filmed it and we’d had a great time on set. Also, it felt exciting. It was a cool surprise for the fans, and it felt like such a special thing, and it was such a special thing for me. It was quite funny because my two co-stars and my very good friends, Amandla (Stenberg) and Charlie (Barnett) who were in the show with me knew. So anytime I’d get asked around them, they would giggle. So, if you look at the interviews, they’re trying to look down and trying to be nonchalant when we all knew it. So, it was quite funny.

    Dafne Keen attends the UK Fan Event of Marvel Studios' 'Deadpool & Wolverine' at Eventim Apollo, London on July 11th, 2024. Photo by StillMoving.Net for The Walt Disney Company Limited.
    Dafne Keen attends the premiere of Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. Photo by StillMoving.Net for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

    MF: Is it true that you were added to the film’s final trailer specifically so you could attend the premiere without any questions?

    DK: I don’t really know. Maybe. I was going to go to the premiere as far as I know in the capacity of, “Oh, Hugh invited me.” That was the original lie, and then they were like, “We’re putting you in the trailer, which means you can come to the premiere.” So maybe it was to come to the premiere. That was the original plan, and it would’ve worked because we’re buddies. It is exciting. I was happy I got to go.

    MF: What is Shawn Levy like as a director on set?

    DK: I love that question because I love Shawn. Shawn is one of my favorite people to ever work with. He’s such a wonderful human being and such an incredible director. He’s got such incredible dexterity and such an amazing range of talent that he can do. I’ve seen him directing the funniest, most absurd scene, and then I saw him directing us in the bonfire scene, which was a kind of heavy, hard-hitting thing. He was so incredible at the nuance and knowing when things had to be cool and big and what he was doing for the fans and when they had to be small and human and raw and when he had to do cuts and when he didn’t. He was so kind of gentle in his directing with us, but so honest and so specific with his notes in a really special way. He also loves making films, and I love making films, so it was so cool to be around someone who kind of loved it and was excited to be there. Like I said, we were all just so excited to be there and Shawn was the first one and he infected us all with this incredible joy and excitement for the project. I truly feel so honored to have worked with him and I think he’s already one of the biggest directors, but I think he’s going to go down in the history books for me.

    Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Director Shawn Levy on the set of Marvel Studios' 'Deadpool & Wolverine'.
    (L to R) Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Director Shawn Levy on the set of Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2024 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2024 MARVEL.

    MF: In addition to being an actor, Ryan Reynolds is also a screenwriter and producer, and basically the force that makes these ‘Deadpool’ movies possible. What did you learn from working with him that you will apply to your own career moving forward?

    DK: I learned so much from observing Ryan on set. He’s such an incredible creative. He’s so dedicated and so hardworking and he’s got such an incredible mind. I was so impressed by how he was on everything. We’d be acting and he would be acting and improving while thinking about the script change for another scene that they were going to shoot three days later while thinking about producing. It was so impressive to watch him, and I think him, and Hugh and Shawn are such incredible hard workers that I honestly felt like I was in a masterclass the whole time and five minutes with those guys felt like 20 years of lessons. I think Ryan really taught me a lot and I got to really observe his process, even just as an actor, he’s so impressive. He’s got such incredible range. You see him in a character like Deadpool where he’s being so funny, and he’s got scenes where he is being hilarious, absurd, ridiculous and outlandish. Then you see him when he is talking about Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) in the film and it’s completely heartbreaking and devastating and you can really see that in his career and in the things he’s picked. You can see completely comedic characters and then you see the character that he did in ‘The Voices’. I’ve always just really looked up to him as a creative. So, getting to share the screen with him was huge.

    MF: Finally, thanks to ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, ‘Logan’ and the character of Laura / X-23 is now cannon to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How does it feel to be part of that legacy and is it possible that we will see you playing this character again in the MCU at some point?

    DK: I mean, even hearing you say that ‘Logan’ is canon is so crazy to me. I’m still kind of absorbing that and the possibility is so exciting. I mean, I’ve said this a trillion times. I would play Laura for the rest of my life, and I would be content. She’s the most incredible character to play and I have so much fun playing her, and I have so much love for her, and I have so much love for Marvel. So, I’d pay them to have me back, honestly, if I’m being completely honest. So of course, I really hope I get a call, even if it is to do another tiny little silly cameo in something. I’d be happy. Any chance I get to be here again and get the claws back on, I’ll take it.

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    What is the plot of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’?

    Six years after the events of ‘Deadpool 2’, Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) lives a quiet life, having left his time as the mercenary Deadpool behind him, until the Time Variance Authority (TVA)—a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space and monitors the timeline—pulls him into a new mission. With his home universe facing an existential threat, Wilson reluctantly joins an even more reluctant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) on a mission that will change the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

    Who is in the cast of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’?

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning November 12th.
    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning November 12th.

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  • TV Review: ‘The Acolyte’

    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte', exclusively on Disney+.
    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    Landing on Disney+ on June 4th with its first two episodes, ‘The Acolyte’ sees ‘Russian Doll’ co-creator and showrunner Leslye Headland given the chance to put her own stamp on that galaxy far, far away. And based on the initial episodes provided to press, has come up with something that hews more towards the nuance of ‘Andor’ than some of the recent bloated mythology powering small-screen ‘Star Wars’.

    ‘The Acolyte’ boasts some impressive performances from an even more diverse cast that the likes of ‘The Mandalorian’, and –– so far, at least –– is one of the better Disney+ offerings.

    Related Article: The Jedi Are Under Threat in the Trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’

    Does ‘The Acolyte’ offer something new?

    Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson) and Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte', exclusively on Disney+.
    (L to R) Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson) and Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    After the galaxy of space fantasy stories originated by George Lucas came soaring back –– this time to small screens –– under guidance of Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni with ‘The Mandalorian’, we’ve mostly been spending time in their shared world of post-‘Return of the Jedi’ adventures featuring the bounty hunter and his merchandise-motherlode companion Grogu (AKA “Baby Yoda”).

    There have certainly been detours elsewhere (most notably Tony Gilroy’s darker, deeper ‘Andor’, which followed the title character (played by Diego Luna) in the years before ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’, and now, via Headland, this latest effort. Though it feels a lot like classic ‘Star Wars’ –– there are Jedis, lightsabers and droids everywhere –– the new show also has a grown-up, more nuanced approach to the story, letting you ponder the nature of good, evil and the use of the Force in its moments of stillness broken by impressive fight scenes.

    ‘The Acolyte’: Script and Direction

    Amandla Stenberg , set PA Taylor Young, director Leslye Headland and director of photography Chris Teague on the set of Lucasfilm's The Acolyte', exclusively on Disney+.
    (L to R) Amandla Stenberg , set PA Taylor Young, director Leslye Headland and director of photography Chris Teague on the set of Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    Leslye Headland is certainly not the first person you would expect to be handed (or want to make) a new ‘Star Wars’ series, but that definitely works in its favor. The writer/director best known for Netflix series ‘Russian Doll’ and movies such as ‘Bachelorette’ and ‘Sleeping with Other People.’ But it’s clear from this that she also brings a passion for intense, and interesting ‘Star Wars’ to the new show.

    Working alongside a writing team that also includes Jason Micallef, Kor Adana, Charmaine DeGrate, Jasmyne Flournoy, Jocelyn Bioh, Claire Kiechel, Jen Richards, Eileen Shim and Cameron Squires, she has come up with a story that focuses on Amandla Stenberg’s dual role as sister Osha and Mae, one a former Jedi recruit, the other burning with revenge against the order. We won’t go too much further into the plot so as to leave the narrative spoilers intact, but the series in its early going dials down into a very personal story of pain and redemption and tackles the idea of the Jedi in a fresh new way.

    Jedi Master Kelnacca (Joonas Suotamo) sitting next to Jedi speeder bike in a scene from Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte', exclusively on Disney+.
    Jedi Master Kelnacca (Joonas Suotamo) sitting next to Jedi speeder bike in a scene from Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    Setting the story when the order is at its height and peace is seemingly prosperous in the galaxy, allows for exploring the basic concepts of ‘Star Wars’ with appealing thought and emotion. As one character says, “it’s not about good or bad. It’s about power, and who gets to utilize it.” While the idea of people feeling less than thrilled with the Jedi is something that has been touched on before, this is a more complicated story that is still easy to grasp.

    Headland also directs a couple of episodes, working here with some regular collaborators including Hanelle M. Culpepper, Alex Garcia Lopez and Kogonada, and the show is a visual treat, eschewing an overuse of volume work for plenty of practical sets and location shooting that, while it doesn’t rival ‘Andor’ for tactility, is still a great watch.

    ‘The Acolyte’: Performances

    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte', exclusively on Disney+.
    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    Amandla Stenberg carries the emotional load of the series, playing twin sisters whose lives diverge in very different ways. They bring real depth to the characters, making for an engaging lead and guide through the story.

    Lee Jung-jae as Sol

    Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte', exclusively on Disney+.
    Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    The ‘Squid Games’ veteran is also given the chance to play a complicated character, as his Sol is a Jedi master burdened with guilt and looking for a chance to vanquish the ghosts of his past. He brings a deep well of feeling to the character and is always watchable.

    Dafne Keen as Jecki Lon

    Jedi Padawan Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) and Master Lakshay (Paul Bullion) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte', exclusively on Disney+.
    (Center to right) Jedi Padawan Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) and Master Lakshay (Paul Bullion) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    Keen, seen in ‘Logan’ and HBO’s ‘His Dark Materials’, is a Padawan who serves alongside Sol. Keen brings her to life with charm and bright-eyed energy, and a sprit that makes her more than just a robed warrior.

    Other Notable Performances

    Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte', exclusively on Disney+.
    Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    We’d also give nods to Manny Jacinto as Qimir, a moral-free type who helps Mae on her vengeful quest and has ties to the mysterious master who has helped her hone her Force-wielding skills. ‘The Good Place’ star is always entertaining and brings goofiness tinged with darkness to the screen.

    And then there is Jodie Turner-Smith, playing a role we won’t discuss at this juncture, but offers her usual presence to the role, stillness balanced with power.

    Finally, Carrie-Anne Moss is one of the headliners, but so far in the series hasn’t had too much chance to make an impact beyond an initial cool fight scene.

    ‘The Acolyte’: Final Thoughts

    Yord Fandar (Charlie Barnett), Jedi Padawan Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) and Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte', exclusively on Disney+.
    (L-R, front row) Yord Fandar (Charlie Barnett), Jedi Padawan Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) and Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    The “anti-woke” brigade and those who whine about any differences ruining their childhood experience of ‘Star Wars’ might not love what they see, but everyone else should find something to enjoy.

    ‘The Acolyte’ works on different levels, at once channeling old school ‘Star Wars’ while offering new viewpoints on traditional stories. If this and ‘Andor’ are what happens when Lucasfilm ventures outside of the usual channels for their trips to that galaxy, then long may they continue to experiment.

    ‘The Acolyte’: receives 8.5 out of 10 stars.

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    What’s the story of ‘The Acolyte’?

    In ‘The Acolyte’, An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…

    Who else is in ‘The Acolyte’?

    ‘The Acolyte’ also features Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo and Carrie-Anne Moss.

    (L to R) Mae (Amandla Stenberg) and Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte', exclusively on Disney+.
    (L to R) Mae (Amandla Stenberg) and Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte’, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

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  • ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Teaser Trailer Online

    Preview:

    • The first teaser trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ has arrived.
    • This new series stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae and Carrie-Anne Moss.
    • ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ lands on Disney+ on June 4th.

    Though ‘The Bad Batch’ has been keeping the ‘Star Wars’ flag flying on the small screen in animated fashion, we haven’t had a Lucasfilm/Disney+ live-action series set in that galaxy far, far away for a few months now, since ‘Ahsoka’ finished its first season in October.

    If you saw the stylish, bloody poster for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ that arrived yesterday, you know that we don’t have too long to wait for the next one to show up. And it certainly looks like the poster was simply a harbinger of things to come –– given what happens in the first trailer for the show, it’s definitely promising something moodier, and even more action packed than recent efforts.

    And setting the story outside of the ‘Wars’ narrative we’ve all gotten so used to in movies and TV is a plus too, since it allows the creative team to go to interesting places and introduce brand new characters.

    Related Article: ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Cast Includes Amandla Stenberg, Carrie-Anne Moss and Dafne Keen

    What’s the story of ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’?

    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    The new show is set around 100 years before the start of the Skywalker Saga (AKA ‘The Phantom Menace’), coming in at the end of a time period known as The High Republic –– a time in which the Jedi are thriving, as is the galaxy at large.

    But this is ‘Star Wars’, and if we know anything, it’s that the dark side can’t be too far away! And so it proves: an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems….

    Who is starring in ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’?

    Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    Alongside Lee and Stenberg, the cast includes Carrie-Anne Moss, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Manny Jacinto and Charlie Barnett.

    Also featured? Current Chewbacca suit-wearer Joonas Suotamo, back on Wookiee duty, but this time as hairy Jedi Kelnacca.

    This series is the brainchild of Leslye Headland, who previously worked on the likes of time-twisting comedy drama ‘Russian Doll’. Here, as with that series, she runs the show and directs the first two episodes, with Kogonada, Alex Garcia Lopez and Hanelle Culpepper each handling two of the eight-episode run.

    When will ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ be on screens?

    Jedi Master Kelnacca (Joonas Suotamo) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Jedi Master Kelnacca (Joonas Suotamo) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    The new ‘Star Wars’ series lands on Disney+ with its first two episodes on June 4th.

    “June the 4th be with you”? Hhhm… doesn’t have the same ring as “May”, but then the month before is being devoted to a theatrical re-release for ‘The Phantom Menace’.

    Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    (Center) Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    (Clockwise from center) Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss), Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae), Jedi Master Kelnacca (Joonas Suotamo) and (second from right) Master Torbin (Dean Charles Chapman) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    (Clockwise from center) Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss), Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae), Jedi Master Kelnacca (Joonas Suotamo) and (second from right) Master Torbin (Dean Charles Chapman) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Yord Fandar (Charlie Barnett) and Jedi Padawan Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    (Center, L to R): Yord Fandar (Charlie Barnett) and Jedi Padawan Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. &; TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Mother Aniseya (Jodie Turner-Smith) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    (Center) Mother Aniseya (Jodie Turner-Smith) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Scene from Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Scene from Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    (L to R) Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Amandla Stenberg in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Amandla Stenberg in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

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  • ‘Star Wars’: Lando Series Will Now be a Movie

    Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.'
    Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm.

    While the small-screen ‘Star Wars’ universe is enjoying a positive resurgence thanks to ‘Ahsoka’ (which recently released its fifth episode), it appears that there are changes afoot for one of the future shows in development.

    While we learned back in July that Donald Glover –– who, of course, played the younger Lando Calrissian in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ –– and brother/creative partner Stephen were taking over the writing of the ‘Lando’ series.

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    The show (as it was at the time) was to chronicle the further adventures of the gambler and rogue years before he starts running Cloud City (and is played in the movies by Billy Dee Williams).

    They were replacingDear White People’ and ‘Haunted Mansion’ director Justin Simien, who dropped out of the ‘Lando’ series to focus on ‘Mansion’, which hit theaters at the end of July.

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    ‘Lando’ switching to become a movie

    Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.'
    Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm.

    While we hadn’t heard much about the Glover siblings’ plan for Lando (obviously they were not able to kick off writing scripts because of the ongoing writers’ strike), it does appear that things have now changed.

    Appearing on the Pablo Torres Finds Out podcast, Stephen Glover revealed the decision:

    “It’s not even a show… The idea right now is to do a movie. Right now, because of the strike, it’s kind of like telephone, all of the information.”

    That’s all he could say –– Lucasfilm and Disney really don’t like much information on future projects getting out there before they can officially announce.

    But despite no official word yet from either company, trade publications such as Variety and Deadline did get them to confirm the new development.

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    Glover on playing Lando

    Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.'
    Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm.

    Donald Glover has previously said he would want to reprise the ‘Solo’ role, admitting to GQ (via Deadline) in April that he enjoyed playing him and is looking to continue so:

    “I would love to play Lando again. It’s a fun time, being him. It just has to be the right way to do it. Time is precious. The past couple of years, this pandemic shit, it really had people experience time… People realize their time is valuable. You only get so much. I’m not interested in doing anything that’s going to be a waste of my time or just a paycheck. I’d much rather spend time with people that I enjoy. It just has to be the right thing, and I think it could be. Lando is definitely somebody I like to hang out with,”

    The future of ‘Star Wars’ on the small screen

    Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) in Lucasfilm's 'Star Wars: Ahsoka,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) in Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    So, that’s one less series headed our way from the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy and one more movie.

    But it’s not like we’ll all be starved for Jedis, Sith and Grogu. With ‘Ahsoka’ still to run for a few more weeks, we’ll then see ‘Skeleton Crew’ from director Jon Watts, starring Jude Law and ‘The Acolyte’ (from ‘Russian Doll’ co-creator Leslye Headland.

    Plus, there are new seasons of ‘Andor’, ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Bad Batch’ at various stages of development along with new animated TV Movie ‘A Droid Story’.

    Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the voice of L3-37 and Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.'
    (L to R) Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the voice of L3-37 and Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm.

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  • Star Wars Celebration Day 1: TV Presentation

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    Fans got a look at a new trailer for ‘Ahsoka’ that is now online, while other series including ‘Skeleton Crew’ showed up with audience-only footage.

    While a big panel at today’s Star Wars Celebration in London was given over to the movies that the Lucasfilm team has in the works, there was plenty of attention for the ever-expanding TV portrayal of the various Jedis, bounty hunters and more.

    With Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni overseeing the ‘Mandalorian’ expanded small screen universe, the company has naturally used the success of that first show to build out others, some created by the main duo, some by different creative teams.

    There were new details and looks at a variety of shows, so here’s what was talked about…

    Rosario Dawson is Ahsoka Tano in Lucasfilm's 'Ahsoka,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Rosario Dawson is Ahsoka Tano in Lucasfilm’s ‘Ahsoka,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’

    In production before any of the other series spotlighted today, the series following the further adventures of the Togruta from the planet Shili, a Padawan turned Jedi known as Ahsoka Tano had the most to show off, including a trailer that is now online.

    Ahsoka, created 20 years ago by Dave Filoni and George Lucas for the theatrical launch of animated movie ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’, arrived in live-action form (played by Rosario Dawson) on ‘The Mandalorian’ and later popped up on ‘The Book of Boba Fett’.

    Led by Filoni behind the scenes, the series follows the former Jedi knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy –– specifically Grand Admiral Thrawn, a villain created by Timothy Zahn for his novel series. He’s already in screen canon thanks to appearances on Filoni’s animated series ‘Star Wars Rebels’ and will now be live-action, though his casting as yet to be announced.

    Scene from Lucasfilm's 'Ahsoka,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Scene from Lucasfilm’s ‘Ahsoka,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Senator Mawood (Maurice Irvin), Senator Rodrigo (Jacqueline Antaramian), Chancellor Mon Mothma (Genevieve O'Reilly), Senator Xiono (Nelson Lee) and Gran Senator (Erica Duke) in Lucasfilm's 'Ahsoka,' exclusively on Disney+.
    (L to R) Senator Mawood (Maurice Irvin), Senator Rodrigo (Jacqueline Antaramian), Chancellor Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly), Senator Xiono (Nelson Lee) and Gran Senator (Erica Duke) in Lucasfilm’s ‘Ahsoka,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) in Lucasfilm's 'Ahsoka,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) in Lucasfilm’s ‘Ahsoka,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
    Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) in Lucasfilm's 'Ahsoka,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) in Lucasfilm’s ‘Ahsoka,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    Also making the leap from ‘Rebels’ (since Ashoka also appeared on that show) are Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and cranky droid Chopper, with the promise of others. It’s worth noting that another Rebels regular, Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios showed up in one scene of last week’s ‘The Mandalorian’.

    “It was natural he would make the transition to live action,” Kathleen Kennedy said of Filoni on stage. “He has done a spectacular job.” Favreau concurred: “He cares deeply. He poured his heart and soul into it. Dave is unique in that he doesn’t ever squash your inspiration or idea but finds a way to fit it in, to keep it in the tradition that George Lucas started.” Dawson, for her part, said she had “so many pinch me moments” making the show. “Because if this does well, maybe we’ll get a second season. It’s up to y’all!” she told the 4,500-strong crowd.

    The trailer is stacked with action, primarily Ahsoka showing off her trademark double lightsaber skills, plus plenty of starships dogfighting.

    ‘Ahsoka’ will launch on Disney+ this August.

    Baylan Skoll (Ray Stevenson) in Lucasfilm's 'Ahsoka,' exclusively on Disney+.
    Baylan Skoll (Ray Stevenson) in Lucasfilm’s ‘Ahsoka,’ exclusively on Disney+. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

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    ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’

    Further out is ‘Skeleton Crew’, which was created and is run by recent ‘Spider-Man’ trilogy filmmaker Jon Watts alongside ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ collaborator Christopher Ford.

    The pair have come up with a series set around the same time as ‘The Mandalorian’, which follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. Finding their way home — and meeting unlikely allies and enemies — will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined.

    Jude Law stars alongside younger actors Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Kyriana Kratter and Robert Timothy Smith and Ryan Kiera Armstrong. There’s no word yet on when the show will land on Disney+.

    'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ will be premiering on Disney+ in 2023.
    ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ will be premiering on Disney+ in 2023.

    Star Wars: The Acolyte’

    The Acolyte’ promises to 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 discovers the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.

    The show stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Carrie-Anne Moss, Margarita Levieva and ‘Star Wars’ Wookiee veteran Joonas Suotamo, who plays another of the race, a Jedi named Kelnacca.

    Series creator Leslye Headland wowed the crowd with a sneak peek at the upcoming show. Headland arrived on stage, escorted by Kelnacca, and previewed footage from the mystery-thriller series alongside several of the stars.

    With production underway now, the series won’t hit Disney+ until next year, but that still is likely to be ahead of the new run of another big series set in the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy…

    Lucasfilm's 'The Acolyte.'
    Lucasfilm’s ‘The Acolyte.’

    ‘Star Wars: Andor’

    There was also word from Team ‘Andor,’ with showrunner Tony Gilroy joined by stars Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, Kyle Soller, Denise Gough, Genevieve O’Reilly, Andy Serkis, Muhannad Bahair and Joplin Sibtain to talk about the successful first season and preview footage from the second and final run of 12 episodes, which have yet to schedule a release date on Disney+.

    Oh, and for fans of the show that started it all, there was naturally a ‘Mandalorian’ treat, as the next episode of the series was shown on the big screen for fans.

    There is a lot to look forward to on the TV front, and, unlike the big movie announcements, we can be reasonably assured they will all hit screens. Stay tuned for more from the event as it unfolds.

    The cast of 'Andor' at Star Wars Celebration 2023.
    The cast of ‘Andor’ at Star Wars Celebration 2023.

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