Star Wars: The Acolyte UK Premiere
To celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Acolyte, the UK Premiere was held last night at Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square.
The Premiere, hosted by Presenter - Yinka Bokinni, featured an on-stage introduction by the show's creator Leslye Headland and stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Rebecca Henderson, and even a live-action Wookie Jedi, Kelnacca.
"The Acolyte" will be available exclusively on Disney+ starting 5 June in the UK.
In Star Wars: The Acolyte, a respected Jedi Master (played by Lee Jung-jae) investigates a series of shocking crimes. He soon finds himself facing a dangerous warrior from his past (played by Amandla Stenberg). As they uncover more clues, they journey down a dark path, discovering that sinister forces are at play and nothing is as it seems.
Featuring a stellar cast, including Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss.
Leslye Headland created the series, based on George Lucas's Star Wars, and serves as an executive producer along with Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef. Co-executive producers are Charmaine DeGraté and Kor Adana, with Rayne Roberts, Damian Anderson, Eileen Shim, and Rob Bredow as producers.
Watch on Disney+ from 5 June 2024.
