‘The Acolyte’ Makes for a Fresh, Accessible Entry into ‘Star Wars’ Canon

For a franchise of stories set a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, this will be the furthest back in time many Star Wars fans will be experiencing. The Acolyte is the first live-action series set during the High Republic Era; a period of time where both the Republic and the Jedi were at their best.

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Dafne Keen and Charlie Barnett on Being New Characters in ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’

Actors Dafne Keen and Charlie Barnett didn’t know what exactly they were getting themselves into when they signed on to become Jedis in the upcoming Disney+ series, Star Wars: The Acolyte. Their characters – Padawan Jecki Lon and Jedi Master Yord Fandar, respectively – were entirely new characters created for the series.

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Superfan Amandla Stenberg Studied Wookiepeedia to Become Master of ‘Star Wars’ Lore

Amandla Stenberg, a true Star Wars aficionado since her childhood, has now stepped into the galaxy far, far away with her role in the new Disney+ series The Acolyte, a testament to her deep-rooted passion for the franchise. 

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Natasha Lyonne and the Cast of ‘Russian Doll’ Talk about Season 2

Russian Doll season 2 is now streaming on Netflix. I was incredibly fortunate to have a chance to speak with Natasha Lyonne, Charlie Barnett, Chloë Sevigny, and Greta Lee about the new season and what’s in store for their characters. 

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