Dafne Keen Praises Amandla Stenberg for Handling ‘The Acolyte’ Cancellation

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Wokelyte unites!! How’d it work out?

In their own words, Dafne Keen expresses admiration towards Amandla Stenberg due to her graceful handling of the termination of the single-season ‘The Acolyte’ on Disney+.

What did Dafne Keen say?

During the Saturn Awards over the weekend, Ebaster inquired about the termination of The Acolyte. In response, Dafne Keen shared:

At the recent Saturn Awards, Ebaster brought up the subject of The Acolyte’s cancellation. Dafne Keen addressed it by saying:

It’s indisputable that we all found it incredibly impressive. Each one of us felt extremely proud of what we accomplished. Personally, I am immensely proud [of the character I played], and I was exceptionally proud of how my friend Amandla managed the situation. To be honest, I’m a huge fan of geek culture myself, so getting to play a Jedi was an absolute dream come true – a goal I can now cross off my list.

How did Amandla Stenberg handle the cancellation of The Acolyte?

Besides sharing the viral dance video during the same period when Dafne Keen commented, “Unite, Woke-ites!”, Stenberg additionally criticized fans for contributing to the show’s termination.

Stenberg expressed that she wasn’t shocked by the show’s cancellation due to the hostile responses it received from a specific fan base, which she believes is largely responsible for the negative reaction, particularly from the right-wing community.

In the end, a representative from Disney acknowledged that low viewership led to the cancellation of “The Acolyte.” It’s been established as one of the least-watched Star Wars series on Disney+. Additionally, it’s speculated that its poor performance may have contributed to the termination of “Skeleton Crew.

What’s next for Dafne Keen and Amandla Stenberg?

Dafne Keen features in the horror-thriller “Night Comes,” as per IMDb, and is also cast in the movie “Whistle.” In this film, an unassuming group of high school students find a cursed artifact, the Aztec Death Whistle. They learn that blowing it summons their impending deaths, which then pursue them relentlessly. Additionally, she has expressed interest in rejoining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Amandla Stenberg has just been chosen for the role of a princess in “Children Of Blood And Bone”. Besides that, IMDb shows she’ll be starring in “Golf God”, a story about an inspector who oversees golf courses. In this magical world, each dwelling includes its own golf course! The plot twist? A talking book and a muse are involved. Lastly, Stenberg will lend her voice to a character in Travis Knight’s “Wildwood”.

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2025-02-06 17:01