Star Wars The Acolyte: Keanu Reeves Was The First Choice for the Canceled Series

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As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I must say that the news of Keanu Reeves potentially joining the Star Wars universe has sent my heart racing faster than a speeding Millennium Falcon! Having grown up watching Neo dodge bullets and John Wick take down countless assassins, the thought of him wielding a lightsaber is too exhilarating to fathom.

Star Wars: The Acolyte, the latest addition to the Star Wars franchise from Lucasfilm, met an unfortunate end on Disney+ when the network decided not to continue it after just one season due to low viewership numbers. Despite the high expectations for a renewal, given that the series concludes with a major cliffhanger, fans will have to brace themselves for potential disappointment in the meantime.

Despite the cancellation of The Acolyte being the past topic, it’s now the involvement of a renowned Hollywood actor, Keanu Reeves, in the Star Wars spinoff that has rekindled excitement about the Star Wars universe.

In his newsletter, film expert Jeff Sneider hinted that the actor known for the John Wick series, aged 59, was initially preferred for a significant part in The Acolyte. However, it’s been reported that Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae wasn’t considered for his role as Jedi Master Sol until Keanu Reeves apparently dropped out of contention for the Jedi Master role.

Lucasfilm was eager to cast the Canadian actor in the Star Wars series, set during the High Republic Era, a century before the events of 1999’s The Phantom Menace. However, according to recent reports, Reeves didn’t shoot any scenes for The Acolyte. Instead, he was in negotiations for the role that eventually went to Lee Jung-jae, who gained fame from Squid Game. This information comes from The InSneider, a publication known for its bold and fearless journalism.

Furthermore, it’s proposed that Keanu Reeves, who was ranked fourth-best actor by Time Magazine in 2022, harbored a personal desire to play the part in The Acolyte. Yet, studios have challenged this notion, stating emphatically that The Matrix actor was never officially given the role.

Sneider stated, “He was eager to be part of the show, and it eventually brought in Carrie-Anne Moss, another attractive factor for him. Yet, according to reports, Reeves had to decline because of scheduling issues connected to his upcoming John Wick sequel, Ballerina, aiming for a 2025 launch.”

Despite Jedi Master Sol’s tragic demise at the hands of her ex-apprentice Osha, following the revelation that Osha had been deceiving her about her mother’s death throughout her life, Lucasfilm might have an opportunity to create a new character for the iconic Hollywood actor in the future, given his unwavering passion for the Star Wars universe.

It was recently announced that The Acolyte, a highly praised Star Wars spinoff on Disney+, won’t be included in the upcoming season lineup, just a month after its July finale. Despite garnering 78% approval on Rotten Tomatoes and a passionate fanbase, the series didn’t sustain the large audience it initially attracted – peaking at 4.8 million views, making it Disney’s most-watched premiere of the year. However, interest in the show seems to have decreased along with viewership, as reported by Deadline.

Despite the sudden termination, an intense clamor for a Season 2 resurgence has arisen among fans, leaving them yearning for resolution following Master Sol’s demise, his actions against Osha and Mae’s mother, Aniseya. Simultaneously, Osha has aligned herself with the Dark Side alongside Qimir, while Vernestra Rwoh valiantly strives to preserve the Jedi Order’s principles of Integrity. In essence, I find myself eagerly anticipating a continuation of this gripping narrative.

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2024-08-26 12:18