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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
