Amandla Stenberg Reportedly In Talks To Star In ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’

Jacob Campbell Posted On December 8, 2021

Star Wars: The Acolyte has remained one of Lucasfilm’s most anticipated Disney+ series since it was first announced. Much of the project still remains under wraps, but according to a new report, it seems actress Amandla Stenberg is in talks to star in the project.

The Illuminerdi has reported that Stenberg is in advanced talks for the lead role in the series. Star Wars: The Acolyte is set to focus on the rise of The Dark Side during the final days of the High Republic era, so it seems likely her character will be a Sith apprentice. Much of the series and the lead character remains a mystery, so any news regarding the project is exciting.

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Stenberg is well known for her early break-out role as Rue in the feature film adaptation of The Hunger Games. Since then, she has starred in a number of projects, including Everything, Everything, and The Hate U Give. Most recently, she appeared in the film adaptation of Dead Evan Hansen.

The highly anticipated project is being helmed by Leslye Headland, who is serving as showrunner and writer for the series. Production is scheduled to begin in late spring in London.

Are you excited to see Amandla Stenberg star in Star Wars: The Acolyte? What do you hope to see in the upcoming series on Disney+? Let us know in the comments below!

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