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The Acolyteshowrunner Leslye Headland pitches her dreamStar WarsTV show – Knights of the Old Republic . Premiered June 4 on Disney+ , the newStar Warsshow is adjust during the terminal years of the High Republic geological era , roughly a C before the events ofEpisode I – The Phantom Menace , as an esteemed Jedi Master investigates a string of criminal offence and key out blue forces at period of play , leading to a clank with a former Padawan . The Acolytecastincludes Amandla Stenberg , Lee Jung - jae , Charlie Barnett , Dafne Keen , Rebecca Henderson , Jodie Turner - Smith , Carrie - Anne Moss , Manny Jacinto , Dean - Charles Chapman , and Joonas Suotamo .

I ’ve always want to research a resilient action translation of the Knights of the Old Republic game and the quality of Kreia . I believe it would be a very interesting account to bring to lifespan .

KOTOR Isn’t Canon, But The Era Is Ripe For Exploration

Knights of the Old Republicisn’t considered part of the officialStar Warscanon , as much of its lore remains part ofStar warfare Legends , though the era is still right for exploration . Knights of the Old Republicis lay out around 4,000 years before the case of the mainStar Warssaga . During this time , the galaxy was drastically dissimilar from the period depicted in the mainStar Warsmovies . The epoch is defined by significant struggle , such as the Jedi Civil War and the Sith War .

TheKnights of the Old Republicera is also full of characters that are good for exploration . Darth Revan , Bastila Shan , and Darth Malak are layer characters with full-bodied backstories that could be expanded upon . Headland specifically mentions Kreia , a complex character who was a Jedi Master that became the Sith Lord Darth Traya , embody a unique perspective on the Force that challenges the dichotomy of light and dark .

If there were to be a Knights of the Old Republic television series , these role player would be perfect for playing the role of the main characters .

Emperor Palpatine laughing maniacally in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.

TheKnights of the Old Republicgames are determine in an grand population that enclose various planet , coinage , and engineering that are unequalled to the era . Planets such as Dantooine , Korriban , and Taris could pop the question various configurations for unexampled adventures . The scope of the galaxy during this period , largely undiscovered in other media , present an opportunity to explore exciting raw elements in live - actionStar Warstelevision .

The first two episodes ofThe Acolyteare streaming on Disney+ .

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The Acolyte is a tv series set in the Star Wars universe at the oddment of the High Republic Era , where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the acme of their influence . This sci - fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all extend to darkness come out from beneath the surface and prepare to bring about the end of the High Republic .

Amandla Stenberg as Mae between the posters for The Acolyte (2024) and Knights of the Old Republic (2003)

The Acolyte Poster Showing Jedi Order, Mae, and a Sith Lord Holding Lightsabers

The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.

Headshot Of Amandla Stenberg In The Premiere Of Disney+ Series Star Wars: The Acolyte

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