The Acolyte
Summary
Disney has released 28 images of its upcomingPhantom Menaceprequel show , The Acolyte , and they offer up a unique insight into the serial . The Acolyteserves as a prequel toThe Phantom Menacebecause it ’s define duringthe High Republic epoch , about 100 years before the first installment in the prequel trilogy ofStar Warsmovies . That also means thatThe Acolytewill show a version of the galaxy far , far away that has never been seen in live - action at law before . Since it ’s so foreign and newfangled , these 28 images do as a great instauration to theupcomingStar Warsshow .
The images chiefly focalise onThe Acolyte ’s roll and characters , and they provide a great glimpse into the show ’s main figures . They even suggest at possible backstories for some major graphic symbol , and they could even paint a picture potential plot point inThe Acolyte . While there are still very few substantiate item about the show ’s plot , these images do suggest it will feature a inscrutable story fill with interesting character .
The upcoming Star Wars show The Acolyte will take the franchise into the elevated High Republic era , but what mysteries await in the Jedi ’s golden age ?
28Mae Approaches A Distant Village
This Shot Could Indicate How Quickly The Acolyte Will Move
This picture depict Mae , a master part and likely antagonist inThe Acolyte , looking out at a small town on a hilltop . That small town shares some visual similarities with the one Mae approached inThe Acolyte ’s house trailer , and the construction she fought Indara in could be one of the ones present here . The verbal description for this look-alike also state that it was taken from the show ’s first episode , which could indicate that Mae will find Indara rather cursorily and set a fast pace for the serial .
The first two episodes ofThe Acolytepremiere on Disney+ on June 4 .
27Mae Stands In A Doorway, Shrouded By Shadows
Mae Looks Supremely Mysterious In This Entrance
Mae is n’t needs a Sith , but she for sure shares their style for the dramatic . This snap of Mae figure a building shrouds her in darkness and makes her look extremely occult . It ’s not clear what progress she ’s enter or for what purpose , but the lighting could bespeak she ’s up to no commodity .
The former Padawan of Jedi Master Sol , Mae gets sweep up into a sinister mystery — one that lay her into the center of a dispute in unexpected means .
26Mae Meets With A Mysterious Figure
This Figure Could Be A Sith Lord
One of the moments seen inThe Acolyte ’s first trailer showed Mae meeting with an even more mysterious digit on a foreign major planet . This figure is unidentifiable and totally shroud in darkness . However , give Mae ’s potential role as a Sith acolyte , this figure could be the Sith Lord who was active during the High Republic era , or their apprentice .
25Mae Runs Through A Burning Forest
It’s Unclear Why She’s Running, & Why The Forest Is Burning
One ofThe Acolyte ’s dramatic stills shows Mae lam as the timber behind her is engulf in fire . There ’s currently no indication of why Mae is running , whether she ’s running towards or from something , or why the forest is on flame . This scene could be take in multiple dissimilar directions , from establish a tragic backstory for Mae to but being part of a larger chase scene .
The first laggard for Star Wars ’ The Acolyte is finally here , bring several interesting reveals , Easter eggs , and references along with it .
24Mae Stands On A Potentially Familiar Planet
The Planet Mae Is On Could Be Ahch-To From The Sequel Trilogy
Another dig fromThe Acolyte ’s trailer establish Mae standing on a planet that has heavy rock establishment near a bombastic soundbox of water . While there ’s currently no confirmation of what planet this is , there have been hint that it ’s been seen before . This planet could be Ahch - To , the homeworld of the first Jedi , as seen in theStar Warssequel trilogy , which would help explain how the galax had forgotten its location .
23Mae Enters An Unknown Building
Mae Stands As An Intimidating Figure
In contrast with the earlier picture of Mae move into a edifice , this shot is not near as mystic . Instead , Mae looks downright imposing here , and she seems to be a muscular force out to be reckoned with . This picture signal that Mae is a talented fighter , and helps excuse how she hold her own against a Jedi Master like Indara .
22Jedi Master Indara Keeps A Low Profile
Indara Might Be Trying To Avoid Attention
Another image fromThe Acolyte ’s trailer demonstrate Master Indara sit in the corner of a building . As the movie usher , Indara is wearing her cowling up , which could be a sign that she is try out to remain unnoticed in this scene . It ’s as yet undecipherable why she would want to remain anonymous and hide the fact that she is a Jedi , but it could connect to the bigger whodunit at the heart ofThe Acolyte .
Master Indara is a Jedi Master of great physical and mental skill . Little has been revealed of her office to appointment .
21Mae Fights With A Dagger Instead Of A Lightsaber
Mae’s Choice Of Weaponry Hints At Her Role In The Acolyte
AsThe Acolyte ’s preview proved , Mae and Indara eventually come to blows . Throughout their fight , though , Mae was only ever seen using a sticker , and not the red lightsaber the Sith typically use . That detail actually provides insight into her character , and it could be an indication that Mae is n’t a true Sith , but merely an aim member .
Amandla Stenberg ’s masked fighter Mae was featured prominently in the trailer for Star Wars : The Acolyte , and this is everything known about her .
20Indara Uses The Force To Stop Mae’s Blade
As A Jedi Master, Indara Has A Strong Connection To The Force
Like Mae , Indara also does n’t use her iconic weapon at the start of their fight . Instead , she select to rely on her power with the Force to stop Mae ’s attacks . This blastoff is a testament to both Indara ’s personal connectedness to the Force , and the strength of all Jedi masters in using it .
19Indara Effortlessly Grabs Mae’s Wrist During Their Fight
Indara Displays A Jedi Master’s True Skill In Battle
Indara , it seems , is n’t only skilled with the Force , as this simulacrum shows she was able to well physically overpower Mae at some point during their combat . Mae seems to be moving quite rapidly , yet Indara does n’t show any signs of effort as she grabs her wrist . Another interesting point is that two people can be view watching the fight from the rafters of the building in the background .
Star warfare : The Acolyte , Star Wars ' approaching High Republic Era TV show , will introduce Modern characters , among them Carrie - Anne Moss ' Jedi Master Indara .
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The former Padawan of Jedi Master Sol, Mae gets swept up into a sinister mystery—one that puts her into the center of a conflict in unexpected ways.
The former Padawan of Jedi Master Sol, Mae gets swept up into a sinister mystery—one that puts her into the center of a conflict in unexpected ways.
Master Indara is a Jedi Master of great physical and mental skill. Little has been revealed of her role to date.
