‘I Was Actually Really…’: The Acolyte Star Lee Jung-Jae Reacts to Series Cancellation

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for quality entertainment and a soft spot for Star Wars, I must say that the sudden cancellation of The Acolyte has left me feeling like a Wookiee who just lost its favorite toy. The series had all the makings of a stellar Star Wars spinoff, boasting an engaging plot, a diverse cast, and exceptional writing by Leslye Headland.


It appears that the spinoff Star Wars series “Acolyte” has outshone other post-“Boba Fett” and “The Mandalorian” productions in terms of audience response following their subsequent seasons. Despite “The Brave Saga,” produced by Disney+, receiving positive feedback, it’s unfortunate that the show has been canceled. The multicultural cast delivered an impressive eight-episode thriller depicting the collapse of the High Republic, but it seems Disney may not have wanted another lightsaber conflict on their hands.

Despite several actors pondering over the unexpected end of the series, Lee Jung-Jae – famously known as Master Sol in Squid Game – shared his insights on the matter. In an interview, he mentioned that initially, he wasn’t intended to appear in season 2, but he found the script captivating.

He expressed his admiration for Leslye Headland’s works, particularly the intricately developed characters she created for the show. He intended to continue watching as the second season of Acolyte unfolded. However, upon hearing the news of its cancellation, a South Korean actor who had appeared in a crucial episode felt both astonished and disheartened by the series’ unexpected conclusion, as Master Sol met an untimely death at the hands of his former apprentice Osha.

Regarding the media reports, the actor remains unwilling to concede that the show won’t get a second season. Instead, he harbors the hope that one day, far into the future, there might indeed be another season. He expressed his eagerness to witness more of Leslye’s work in the upcoming episodes.

Following the announcement of its cancellation, the series creator, Leslye, expressed that she hadn’t known whether or not there would be a Season 2. She shared her enthusiasm about penning additional installments for Acolyte following a short hiatus, but was disappointed by the sudden conclusion instead.

1. The Star Wars spin-off show, Acolyte, concluded with a suspenseful finale, opening up numerous possibilities for season 2. Fans have taken to social media, rallying behind #saveacolyte, hoping that creators and Disney will revive the series. Following its debut, the series attracted the most viewers in June, after the initial two episodes were released.

In this show, Amandla Stenberg played dual roles as sisters Osha and Mae, while Lee Jung-Jae portrayed Sol, a Jedi Master. Additionally, Manny Jacinto, Charlie Barnett, and Yoda were part of the series cast. The storyline unfolds during the final days of the High Republic period.

The narrative centers around the exploration of a startling incident happening concurrently, involving a perilous fighter who seeks a reason and must engage in combat with a Jedi master.

Star Wars Acolyte streamed on Disney+ on June 4, 2024. 

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2024-08-24 20:09