The Acolyte’s Manny Jacinto Reveals Who He Plays in New Star Wars Series

With the bevy of new Star Wars movies and television shows being announced during Star Wars Celebration, fans got the pleasure of seeing a glimpse into The Acolyte this Friday. The series is created by Leslye Headland, who is known for being a co-creator on Russian Doll and her work as a playwright. The Acolyte takes place near the end of the High Republic, a period of time set about a century before Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace. The period is known as a time when the Jedi order is flourishing, so those who can’t get enough of our lightsaber-wielding Jedi should get their fill with this eight-episode series. The series follows a former Padawan and her Jedi master as they investigate crimes, ultimately leading them to discover the more sinister forces at work. Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung-jae have been cast as the Padawan and master, respectively, but we caught up with Manny Jacinto at SWC to discuss with him a little about his role in the series. While there is a lot that’s