The Acolyte: Disney executive breaks silence on why the Star Wars series was axed
A Disney executive has opened up about the reason behind The Acolyte’s cancellation. Back in June, fans of the long-running Star Wars franchise were first treated to the highly anticipated series.
Set before the events of the Skywalker Saga at the end of the High Republic era, The Acolyte follows a former Padawan (Amandla Stenberg) who reunites with her Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) to investigate a series of mysterious crimes.
It boasted an ensemble cast, with supporting stars such as Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Carrie-Anne Moss, Manny Jacinto, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, Margarita Levieva, Harry Trevaldywn and David Harewood.
While The Acolyte received generally favourable reviews from critics – earning a 78% on Rotten Tomatoes – it was ruthlessly targeted by online trolls who claimed the show was too “woke” due to its diverse cast and LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
