The Acolyte
Summary
A new report claim an actor from the CW ’s Arrowverse has a purpose inStar Wars’upcoming prequel seriesThe Acolyte . Set to commence cyclosis in June , The Acolytewill feature several different Jedi Knights who dwell 100 age before the issue ofThePhantom Menaceas they enquire a dark new threat . As such , it appear as though the show will be have yet another democratic actor in the prequel trilogy ’s prequel serial publication .
OnThe Hot Micpodcast , insider Jeff Sneider revealed that actorDavid Harewood reportedly has a smaller role in the upcomingAcolyteseries . Harewood is better recognize for his role in the CW ’s " Arrowverse " of DC Comics live - action shows where he take on the Martian Manhunter , take in a prominent recurring part onSupergirlspecifically .
While Harewood ’s report cast is exciting , it ’s not yet known who he might be play in the galaxy far , far out during the earlyHigh Republic Era .
The approaching Star Wars show The Acolyte will take the franchise into the rarefied High Republic era , but what mystery await in the Jedi ’s golden old age ?
David Harewood’s Acolyte Role Is Unknown
Will He Play A Jedi? Or Someone Darker?
Having an so-called smaller part , it ’s hard to say whom Harwood might be spiel inThe Acolyte . After all , the newStar Warsshow is exploring a largely uncharted time in the canyon , even by the standards of the High Republic which itself was only innovate as an early ara of peace and prosperity in 2021 . take position 100 age beforeThe Phantom Menace , The Acolyteis much further ahead in theStar Warstimeline than what ’s seen in Lucasfilm ’s ongoing High Republic novel and comics .
Regardless , David Harewood is quite the imposing quality role player who can just as well play a hero ( like DC ’s Martian Manhunter ) as he could a scoundrel . It ’s not backbreaking to imagine Harewood playing a loss leader of the High Republic ’s Jedi Council . Likewise , he could even be part of the coven of Force users seen inThe Acolyte’sfirst house trailer . He could even be play the long - rumored Darth Plagueis , Palpatine ’s master . However , this accept that Lucasfilm would ignore the non - canon Legends where Plagueis was identified as an alien Muun . At any rate , the addition of David Harewood toThe Acolyte’scast is very exciting .
rootage : The Hot Mic / Jeff Sneider
Custom Image by Kevin Erdmann
The Acolyte is a television receiver serial set in the Star Wars universe at the oddment of the High Republic Era , where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence . This sci - fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several offense - all leave to darkness break from beneath the aerofoil and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic .
The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
