“Squid Game” actor Lee Jung-jae, one of the few stars to likely come out of “Star Wars: The Acolyte” unscathed, says he was surprised by the show’s cancellation. The series spanned eight episodes and featured the most diverse cast yet for a “Star Wars” show, along with being set in the previously unexplored on-screen High Republic era. It also proved incredibly divisive amongst the fanbase.
Then earlier this week came the news that the show was officially cancelled with no plans for a second season. SPOILERS AHEAD The actor, who played Master Sol in the series throughout its run, spoke with in the wake of the news and shared his thoughts about it: “As you know, my character had died already in the first season. So I wouldn’t have appeared in the second season if there was one anyway.
But personally speaking, I really loved Leslye’s writing. I thought that she was a great writer and director who was very talented in the storytelling, as well as creating characters and creating meaningful structures within the story. So I was actually personally really looking forward to watching a season 2 with her at the helm.
To hear the news, I was quite surprised personally as well.” Lee adds he still holds out hope for something more from the story in the future: “Honestly, I am hoping that maybe there could be changes in the future, because you never know what’s going to happen. So on a personal level, I really hope we could get to see further stories of Leslye’s second season.
” The series was also back in the news again this week when people noticed “The Acolyte” merchandise had been pulled from the official “Star Wars” store – though did return shortly after..
