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Lee Jung-jae was surprised by The Acolyte’s cancelation, is holding out hope for a revival

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As a long-time gamer and a dedicated fan of the Star Wars universe, I must confess my disappointment with Disney’s decision to cancel The Acolyte. With a rich history of immersive storytelling spanning decades, Star Wars has always been a beacon of hope in the galaxy far, far away – or at least on our screens.

Recently, Disney decided to discontinue “The Acolyte,” their latest Star Wars TV series, shortly after its first season finale, leaving numerous storylines incomplete and unresolved. These plot points will forever remain untouched. Let’s observe a moment of quiet reflection for the show that has ended. I can sense your silence.

It came as a shock when The Acolyte was canceled, as Disney typically gives more time before pulling high-profile shows off the air. However, the ratings were average and production costs were unusually high, which likely led to the cancellation. I think this is the primary explanation for Disney’s decision.

Hello! It’s not uncommon for shows like The Acolyte to be canceled and then brought back later. However, I personally don’t foresee this happening. With numerous Star Wars shows on Disney+ over the past few years, they no longer feel like unique or special events. Given that Disney CEO Bob Iger has acknowledged that the company has been over-exposing some of its major franchises, I think he seized the chance to trim the roster when the opportunity arose.

Beware SPOILERS for The Acolyte below!

Lee Jung-jae explained, “You’re aware that my character had perished in the initial season itself. Consequently, I wouldn’t have been present for a hypothetical second season. However, let me express my feelings honestly: I deeply admired Leslye’s storytelling skills and character development. I thought she was exceptionally gifted as both a writer and director. Therefore, I was genuinely excited to see what a potential second season under her leadership would bring.”

Indeed, Master Sol was the one who got bitten in the season 1 finale, which was undeniably one of the series’ best episodes. Given this, Lee Jung-jae likely watched as a devoted fan. On social media platforms like Twitter/X, there’s a growing movement with the hashtag #RenewTheAcolyte, but I must admit that I harbor doubts about its success. Yet, as they say, optimism never fades!

Disney is set to debut a fresh “Star Wars” series titled “Skeleton Crew” on December 3. We’ll see how this one performs. On the other hand, Lee Jung-jae will reappear for the second season of “Squid Game” on Netflix, which streams on December 26. This show propelled him to fame, landing him a role in Disney’s “The Acolyte”, and I can’t wait to watch him back in action.

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2024-08-26 18:41

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