The “Star Wars” shows on Disney+ have collectively drawn an interesting comparison between the universe under Galactic Empire rule, and the New Republic rule that came after the original trilogy.
In “Andor,” the Empire is initially only a distant background presence in the lives of workers on the mining planet Ferrix, not an ever-present oppressive threat to their lives. As Maarva Andor explains: “We had each other and they left us alone… We took their money and ignored them, we kept their engine churning, and the moment they pulled away, we forgot them.” Meanwhile, “The Mandalorian” has demonstrated that the New Republic is far from a utopia. From a street level view, the differences between the two governments aren’t all that visible.
“One of the key aspects of ‘Star Wars’ is the individual or underdog versus the institution,” Headland told Total Film. “And if that reigning institution is the Jedi, no matter how benevolent they are, there will be people who disagree with them. So I was like, ‘Well, who are these people?'”
The cast of “Star Wars: The Acolyte” includes Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss. Here’s the official synopsis for the show, which premieres June 6, 2024, on Disney+.
In “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…
