Jodie Turner-Smith Calls Out Disney for Not Denouncing Racism Against ‘The Acolyte’ Cast

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“Star Wars: The Acolyte” star Jodie Turner-Smith is calling out Disney for not defending Amandla Stenberg against racism. Jodie Turner-Smith Speaks Out After ‘The Acolyte’ Turner-Smith portrayed Mother Aniseya in the Disney+ series “The Acolyte,” while Stenberg starred as Aniseya’s grown twin daughters, Osha and Mae. In a Glamour UK interview, Turner-Smith explained that Stenberg … Read more

First ‘The Acolyte’ Footage Shown at Star Wars Celebration

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The first “The Acolyte” footage was shown at Star Wars Celebration this morning, with showrunner Leslye Headland and the cast appearing on stage. Star Wars: The Acolyte The footage has not been made available online, but we know approximately what was shown. It began with a voiceover saying, “Close your eyes. Your eyes can deceive … Read more

Amandla Stenberg First Actor Announced for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’

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Amandla Stenberg is the first actor announced for the upcoming “Star Wars” Disney+ series “The Acolyte.” Stenberg announced her casting on Instagram, writing, “Honored is an understatement.” Amandla Stenberg didn’t share anything about her character, but she’s likely the main character of the female-centric series. Leslye Headland is developing “The Acolyte,” which takes place during … Read more