Star Wars fans were stunned at the start of this year's The Acolyte when the series exploring the High Republic era was abruptly cancelled. The Acolyte It had the makings of a groundbreaking film in the Star Wars universe, but its cancellation after just one season left fans wondering what could have been.
During a panel at Fan Expo moderated by Collider, actor Manny Jacinto revealed the depth of the show's original vision. According to Jacinto, the creator had ambitious plans for three seasons and a movie, promising a rich story arc that would take fans to unexplored corners of the galaxy.
He distinguished himself in the Star Wars universe by adventuring in the High Republic, a time of Jedi prosperity long before the events of The Phantom Menace. The Acolyte Jacinto shared that the series was designed to deepen its narrative with each season, including threads untapped involving Sith lore and characters like Darth Plagueis. However, with Disney pulling the plug, fans are left to imagine what could have been.
What do you think of The Acolyte? Would you have liked to see the series continue with its original plans for three seasons and a movie?
