“I knew we had to juxtapose”: Inspiration For Sol’s Heartbreaking Scene in The Acolyte Came From 1 Tragic Star Wars Moment That Made Even the Cold-hearted Weep
- Leslye Headland shares how Sol's death scene in The Acolyte finale was inspired by a legacy Star Wars scene.
- The show is not yet confirmed for season 2.
- Headland further shared how the abundant love received for The Acolyte makes her feel.
We don’t need to go to a galaxy far, far away to witness life-changing stories that continue to inspire and make people feel deeply in this world. Star Wars is known for being one of the most loved franchises in the world with more and more stories spawning every year. The Acolyte is the most recent addition to the expansive universe, whose first season enthralled the viewers beyond expectations.
Set against the backdrop of various crimes and illegal activities, the series follows a young Padawan who makes her path in the cutthroat world with grace and honor. The sinister forces around her may beckon her to the dark side, but she remains true to her values with the help of a classic powerhouse of Jedi masters.
Showrunner reveals the inspiration behind The Acolyte finale scene
Season 1 of The Acolyte has recently come to an end. The future of the show seems a bit unclear as it has not been renewed for a season 2, but the showrunners kept the possibility open and left the show on a cliffhanger to pick up from. Leslye Headland is keeping various details under wraps, but she is keen on shedding light on aspects that fans have already witnessed in season 1 of The Acolyte.
Talking to Collider about how the poignant moments of The Acolyte came to be and what other narratives they have in store for the next possible season, Headland said,
We also knew that it was always going to be the betrayal of the father, and I knew we had to juxtapose Luke’s forgiveness and Vader’s redemption. We’re like, “This is a story about the Sith, so that’s not gonna happen.” You’re absolutely right. There’s this thing that’s called benign sexism, and part of it is this paternal protectionism — it seems like this good thing, but like you said, there’s this, “I have to protect you from everything. I have to make sure you’re okay.
I have to tell you what track to get on, and then once you’re on that track, I need to support you. Ultimately, what happens is — again, this is a father-daughter relationship — as women evolve in their lives and develop their own personalities separate from their fathers, at some point, they have to reject that protectionism.
The showrunner is keen on explaining the societal dynamics that play out in the show. Even though it’s an otherworldly story, The Acolyte brilliantly exhibits some of the most powerful emotions and underlying themes that we see in our society. From strong, independent female characters to protective father figures, their equations will keep on shifting.
Furthermore, Headland shares how proud she is of this character arc that eventually resonated with the past legacy of the Star Wars universe, as seen in Darth Vader’s death scene as well.
Leslye Headland reacts to all the love The Acolyte has received
The showrunner is absolutely thrilled to receive such abundant love and appreciation for the show. It’s difficult to enter uncharted territory, especially one with such a legacy and established fandom. The Acolyte did not just manage to excite fans, but also exceeded expectations. Headland expressed,
I love Star Wars. I’m so proud of this show. I can’t tell you. It is an achievement that I value, and I’m grateful for. It’s something that I will always look back on with awe, both because I feel so strongly about how well we told the story, but also how much work went into it and how much faith people had in me. That will always be with me in my bones for the rest of my life. I’ve had so much fun talking to you about this show.
Star Wars appears to be one such universe where the lights can never go off. Fans will keep returning for more as long as Lucas Studios keeps on churning content that resonates with them and speaks to them on a deeper level.
The Acolyte is streaming on Disney+.
