Warning: Some SPOILERS lie ahead for The Acolyte!
Summary
The Acolyteintroduced numerous new characters to theStar Warsuniverse, and there may still be a role for them going forward. Set at the tail end of the High Republic, the show features the Jedi at their peak, settled in a much younger Coruscant and wielding immense influence throughout the galaxy.The Acolyte’s ensemble castis filled with newly-introduced Jedi heroes, who are still policing their corner of the universe, though they struggle to survive after encountering beings who regularly use the dark side of the Force.
Despite the tragic fate that many of its characters faced, showrunner Leslye Headland shared her hopes toComicBook.comto see many of them return in future content. While recognizing that a Kelnacca comic is in progress,Headland speculated about spinoffs for other characters, including Jecki and Yord. With so much of their early lives still a mystery, there is certainly room for comics, shows, or even movies set beforeThe Acolyte. Check out her full explanation below:
We already have a Kelnacca comic coming up. What about adventures of Yord and more from Jecki? While The Acolyte was apparently her first mission, we could finally have something set at the Jedi Temple?!?
No One’s Ever Truly Gone In Star Wars
Characters Constantly Return In Comics, TV Shows, Books, And Movies
TheStar Warsuniverse has been fleshed out through more than just the movies, asThe Acolyteproved. Even when setting asidethe other upcomingStar Warsshows, there are cartoons, podcasts, comics, and prose books that have all served to better develop the universe and its characters. Long-dead characters, including Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker have all been thoroughly depicted in mediums outside of movies and shows to better develop their histories. Darth Vader may be dead, but that does not mean he cannot still appear in the content set beforeReturn of the Jedi.
Kelnacca, the Wookiee Jedi that joined Indara, Sol, and Torbin on their mission, has already been slated for his own spin-off comic. It will offer insight into Kelnacca’s journey beforeThe Acolyte, while tying into several High Republic books that have depicted key elements of the era beforeSol’s mission on Brendok.On-screenStar Warsmedia tends to borrow from the booksand comics, giving them room to develop the characters outside in character-driven contexts. Yord and Jecki were both killed by Qimir, making future-focused content a challenge, but a character-focused exploration of their past is certainly possible.
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Both characters can still appeareven after their deaths. Flashbacks and projections would allow them to have appearances in content set further alongtheStar Warstimeline. Still, highlighting both characters will be difficult.The Acolyte’s poor viewership makes the two fallen Jedi relatively unpopular, compared to Darth Vader, Boba Fett, or other returning characters. Given that Kelnacca’s spin-off has already been announced, however, Yord and Jecki will likely appear again, even if an on-screen appearance may need to wait for the foreseeable future.
The Acolyte
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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.
