Summary
The Acolyteshowrunner Leslye Headland pitches her dreamStar WarsTV show –Knights of the Old Republic. Premiered June 4 on Disney+, the newStar Warsshow is set during the final years of the High Republic era, roughly a century before the events ofEpisode I – The Phantom Menace, as an esteemed Jedi Master investigates a string of crimes and discovers dark forces at play, leading to a clash with a former Padawan.The Acolytecastincludes Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Carrie-Anne Moss, Manny Jacinto, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Joonas Suotamo.
During an interview with the websiteOmeleteafterThe Acolyte’s premiere,Headland pitched her dreamStar WarsTV show –Knights of the Old Republic, saying she has “always wanted to explore a live-action version” of the video game. In response, Headland was asked about the possibility of Darth Revan appearing inThe Acolyte, to which she responded, “Well, start writing some emails! Start crowdfunding.” Read her full comments below:
I’ve always wanted to explore a live action version of the Knights of the Old Republic game and the character of Kreia. I think it would be a very interesting story to bring to life.
KOTOR Isn’t Canon, But The Era Is Ripe For Exploration
Knights of the Old Republicisn’t considered part of the officialStar Warscanon, as much of its lore remains part ofStar Wars Legends, though the era is still ripe for exploration.Knights of the Old Republicis set around 4,000 years before the events of the mainStar Warssaga. During this time, the galaxy was drastically different from the period depicted in the mainStar Warsmovies. The era is defined by significant conflicts, such as the Jedi Civil War and the Sith War.
TheKnights of the Old Republicera is also full of characters that are ripe for exploration.Darth Revan, Bastila Shan, and Darth Malak are layered characters with rich backstories that could be expanded upon.Headland specifically mentions Kreia, a complex character who was a Jedi Master that became the Sith Lord Darth Traya, embodying a unique perspective on the Force that challenges the dichotomy of light and dark.
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TheKnights of the Old Republicgames are set in an expansive universe that introduced various planets, species, and technologies that are unique to the era. Planets such as Dantooine, Korriban, and Taris could offer diverse settings for new adventures. The scope of the galaxy during this period, largely unexplored in other media, presents an opportunity to explore exciting new elements in live-actionStar Warstelevision.
The Acolyte
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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
