Actor Manny Jacinto just lately shared insights into the unique imaginative and prescient for The Acolyte throughout a Fan Expo panel. Identified for his function as Qimir within the Star Wars collection, Jacinto mentioned showrunner Leslye Headland’s formidable plans for the present, which included three seasons and a function movie. He additionally highlighted how the cancellation of the collection minimize brief many storylines and potential developments. Jacinto’s feedback make clear what may have been for this Excessive Republic-era challenge.
Manny Jacinto reveals Star Wars: The Acolyte’s three season plans earlier than cancellation
Manny Jacinto, who portrayed Qimir in The Acolyte, shared throughout a Fan Expo panel moderated by Collider’s Maggie Lovitt that showrunner Leslye Headland had an intensive imaginative and prescient for the Star Wars collection.
Jacinto said, “I bear in mind Leslye’s dream was for us to do three seasons, not simply this one… However there’s one thing about having a finite ending to issues that makes it a lot extra particular. So, yeah, I don’t know if I’d do it or not, however you recognize, three seasons and a film would have been unimaginable, and I do know we had a lot extra to discover with that second season.”
The Acolyte debuted in the summertime, marking the primary Star Wars challenge set through the Excessive Republic period, 100 years earlier than The Phantom Menace. Critics praised the collection, however Disney canceled it after one season. Disney Leisure co-chairman Alan Bergman cited the present’s excessive manufacturing price of over $230 million for eight episodes as the rationale for its cancellation.
Jacinto revealed that Season 2 would have explored key plotlines from the primary season, together with the function of Darth Plagueis, who briefly appeared within the finale. Plagueis was “positively” a part of the plan if Season 2 had gotten the go-ahead, as per Jacinto. Different threads, together with the character dynamics between Qimir and Osha and a cameo from Yoda, stay unresolved following the cancellation.
The Acolyte expanded the Star Wars universe by exploring a brand new period. Nonetheless, its abrupt finish leaves many storylines unresolved. The Excessive Republic nonetheless options in revealed Star Wars supplies. The way forward for on-screen tasks on this period stays unclear. Followers can revisit The Acolyte on Disney+ for a glimpse into this untapped nook of Star Wars lore.
Initially reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
