Why The Acolyte Got 'Cancelled' by Star Wars Fans, Explained

The Acolyte has become one of Disney's most controversial Star Wars projects.

By Sam Hargrave -


Release Date:
2024 
Number of episodes:
TBA
Seasons: 
1
How To Watch:
Disney+
Director:
Leslye Headland
Cast:
Amandla Stendberg
Dafne Keen
Manny Jacinto
Lee Jung-jae
Screenplay:
Leslye Headland
Producers:
Kathleen Kennedy
Genres:

TBA

Previous Series:
Skeleton Crew
Next Series:
Andor Season 2


 
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