‘You Have To Take A Break’: The Acolyte Creator Says There’s No Plan For Season 2 As Of Now

Is there going to be a second season of The Acolyte?

After The Acolyte’s achievement, the show’s mastermind spoke with Entertainment Weekly regarding the program and its upcoming prospects. Inquired about a possible new season, Headland admitted she has “no information” on the matter.

She strongly recommended taking a rest, emphasizing the need for one after such an intense period. “Star Wars, Star Wars, Star Wars…” she had been going on like this for who knows how long, adding “Acolyte, Acolyte, Acolyte,” to her list. (Or, “She insisted on a break and emphasized its importance after the long stints of ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Acolyte,’ ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Acolyte,’ she said.”)

She acknowledges that taking a break from her thought process feels unusual, but emphasizes its significance, particularly for writers. Headland explains that once an idea takes root, the associated stress persists until its completion. It’s as if, she jokes, you can’t simply stop running or turn off the mental engine.

What could fans expect from a potential The Acolyte season 2?

In the upcoming storyline, it’s expected that we’ll delve deeper into the Republic Senate, which was initially introduced in the season 1 finale. Additionally, there are plans to expand upon the character of Vernestra Rwoh (portrayed by Rebecca Henderson, who is married to Headland), who is the sole main character from the High Republic novels to feature on the show.

In the books, Vernestra is portrayed as a bold and determined young woman, contrasting slightly from her depiction in the show. An unexpected twist unfolded in the climax: it was revealed that Stranger, played by Manny Jacinto, had been Vernestra’s former Jedi apprentice under Qimir.

“Headland expressed her disappointment for not being able to explore Vernestra’s past thoroughly during the first season. ‘I attempted to include more details,’ she mentioned, ‘but there were just so many other aspects to cover.’ Nevertheless, the season was rich with surprises and unexpected developments.”

The Acolyte season 1 is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar.