Star Wars: The Acolyte Introduces New Faces in the High Republic Era

The upcoming Star Wars series, The Acolyte, set to premiere on Disney+ on June 4, boasts a fresh cast exploring uncharted territories in the High Republic era.

The Acolyte marks the first live-action Star Wars series set in the High Republic era, featuring a new cast including Lee Jung-jae as Jedi Master Sol and Dafne Keen as Padawan Jecki Lon.
Dafne Keen undergoes a significant transformation with extensive makeup and prosthetics to become Jecki Lon, a Theelin-human hybrid, showcasing her dedication to the role.
The series will explore new dynamics within the Jedi Order, with characters like Jecki Lon displaying a deep respect for authority, contrasting with relationships seen in previous Star Wars narratives.
Amandla Stenberg's character, Mae, a former Padawan, gets entangled in a sinister mystery, hinting at a darker storyline involving conflict and emotional turmoil.
Star Wars fans can anticipate epic lightsaber battles and a deeper dive into the lore of the galaxy, including unique characters like a Wookie Jedi Master and a coven of Witches led by Jodie Turner-Smith.