Courtesy of Disney+
Disney+ has revealed that the new "Star Wars" series, "The Acolyte," will debut exclusively on the streaming platform on June 5.
Set in the High Republic era, a century before the events of "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace," the eight-part live-action series follows the narrative of Jedi grappling with a series of mysterious events.
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▲ Teaser poster for "Acolyte" / Courtesy of Disney+ |
Renowned South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae, known for his roles in "Squid Game" and "Hunt," will feature prominently in the series. Emmy-nominated creator Leslye Headland leads the project, alongside co-stars Amandla Stenberg from “Everything, Everything" and Dafne Keen from “His Dark Materials."
In addition to the release date announcement, Disney+ unveiled the first Korean teaser poster for the series, featuring the tagline "In an age of light, a darkness rises."
The official trailer for "The Acolyte" is scheduled to premiere Wednesday on StarWars.com, the franchise's official website.
Lee Jung-jae's involvement in "The Acolyte" marks his debut in an American series, following his signing with the Creative Artists Agency in February.
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South Korean Actor Lee Jung-jae to Make American Series Debut in High Republic Era Production
Courtesy of Disney+
Disney+ has revealed that the new "Star Wars" series, "The Acolyte," will debut exclusively on the streaming platform on June 5.
Set in the High Republic era, a century before the events of "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace," the eight-part live-action series follows the narrative of Jedi grappling with a series of mysterious events.
 |
▲ Teaser poster for "Acolyte" / Courtesy of Disney+ |
Renowned South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae, known for his roles in "Squid Game" and "Hunt," will feature prominently in the series. Emmy-nominated creator Leslye Headland leads the project, alongside co-stars Amandla Stenberg from “Everything, Everything" and Dafne Keen from “His Dark Materials."
In addition to the release date announcement, Disney+ unveiled the first Korean teaser poster for the series, featuring the tagline "In an age of light, a darkness rises."
The official trailer for "The Acolyte" is scheduled to premiere Wednesday on StarWars.com, the franchise's official website.
Lee Jung-jae's involvement in "The Acolyte" marks his debut in an American series, following his signing with the Creative Artists Agency in February.
Sayart
Sayart, sayart2022@gmail.com
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