Star Wars: The Acolyte actor Lee Jung-jae has reacted to Disney’s decision to cancel the show after just one season, saying he was “quite surprised” by the news. Lee Jung-jae, who also starred in Netflix’s phenomenally successful Squid Game, told Entertainment Weekly that despite the cancellation, he hoped to see The Acolyte return one day. Warning! Spoilers for The Acolyte Season 1 follow: In The Acolyte, Lee Jung-jae plays a Jedi Master called Sol who is eventually killed by his former padawan, Osha (Amandla Stenberg).
The final episode of the series sets up a number of cliffhangers, which may never be resolved following the cancellation of the show. The Acolyte proved divisive during its eight-episode run, as some people sang its praises and got a kick out of its various references and cameos , including the highly anticipated Darth Plagueis reveal . In contrast, others were critical, pointing out issues with its incohesive writing and unusual choices that they felt didn't fit Star Wars.
Showrunner Leslye Headland previously commented on the possibility of future seasons, telling Entertainment Weekly she had "four or five major mysteries" that she would have liked to explore beyond the first season. Likewise, at D23 this year, star Manny Jacinto expressed his desire to reprise his fan-favorite character again. It's now unclear whether Disney will return to Star Wars' High Republic era or answer any of the questions posed by The Acolyte during its first season.
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