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The Acolytecontinues Lucasfilm’s efforts to expand theStar Warsfranchise beyond the Skywalker saga and present unexplored territory. The new series is set 100 years beforeA New Hopeand presents new characters in a crime-ridden world. The trailers have teased an intriguing mystery investigated by a Jedi Master, played bySquid Game‘s Lee Jung-jae.
Leading up to its premiere on Disney+ on June 19, 2025, a new 30-second spot featured a mysterious Sith Lord who teases dangerous consequences for the Jedi Order. The Sith Lord spoke with a voice modulator and is finally shown in a deadly way with a badass mask. Fans are going crazy over the Sith Lord reveal on social media.
Fans Go Gaga Over The New Sith Lord Reveal inThe Acolyte‘s New TV Spot
The Force has been an important part of theStar Warsfranchise that has divided characters between the light and the dark side of it. While the Jedi Order wants to use the force to instill peace and stability, the Sith uses the force to amass power and establish control over everyone. This seems to be an important element in the upcomingStar WarsseriesThe Acolyte.
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In the new TV spot that was released recently (viaYouTube), the presence of a Sith Lord looms over the footage. At the end of the footage, he is finally revealed, wearing a kickass mask that looks terrifying. Along with it, the Sith Lord also provides a voiceover about how the Jedi order continues to live with an unachievable dream.
Fans are loving the footage and the impending face-off betweenAmandla Stenberg‘s character and the Sith Lord that is also teased at the end of the spot.Star Warsenthusiasts are obsessed with how good the show feels, especially the badass look of the Sith Lord. Here are some of the reactions onX,
damn that mask goes hard
— rosita likes wrestling now (@Rosita_Rasslin)June 01, 2025
Looks…pic.twitter.com/3omvKcqqMK
— Eric Pellinen (@EricPellinen)June 24, 2025
— 𝓲𝓑𝓸𝓼𝓼𝟑𝟎𝟐 🔪🩸 (@iBoss302TTV)July 21, 2025
I mean looks fire.
— Jon (@iamjonshadwell)June 23, 2025
Looks good to me.
— PromptlyAI (@PromptlyAI_YT)August 20, 2025
I like the new look yes 💯
— majidadin matasa (@sadeiqsb)July 31, 2025
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The identity of the Sith Lord is still kept as a mystery, and judging by the trailer and clips, he/she may have something to do that involves the Jedi Order. The Sith Lord may be responsible for the crime spree that is a huge part of the story, and all will be revealed once the show premieres on Disney+.
Amandla Stenberg Was Pretty Overwhelmed Sharing Screen Space With Carrie-Anne Moss
Amandla Stenberg is the lead of the upcomingStar WarsshowThe Acolytein dual roles. In the trailers and clips that have been released, she is seen fighting Carrie-Anne Moss’s character, who is a highly skilled Jedi Master. In an interview withEmpire, Stenberg revealed that it was a dream come true to work with Moss, and she nearly had a heart attack when she got to know of her inclusion in the show.
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Stenberg further stated that she was a huge fan of theMatrixfilms and was a huge source of inspiration to be with Moss and get to know more of her. The actress also praised Moss’ character as a strong and cool one. Stenberg said,
Soooo cool. When I first found out about it, I damn near had a heart attack, because I love The Matrix. And my goodness, what a cool, strong character. It just felt incredible that I had the opportunity to learn from somebody in real time, who had spent so much time in this industry in similar positions to me. She was an incredible source of inspiration – to be with her and to know her, and be on set together.
In addition to Stenberg and Moss,The Acolytealso stars Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Joonas Suotamo.The series is set to premiere on Disney+ with its first two episodes, with the remaining 6 episodes dropping weekly till July 01, 2025.
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
