“Introduce him with his hands first”: ‘The Acolyte’ Creator’s Creepy Intro to Darth Plagueis Has a Deep Connection to the Star Wars Lore
- Leslye Headland was very excited to showcase Darth Plagueiis in The Acolyte.
- She wanted to show hands first to give a nod to people who knew the physical attributes of Muuns,
- Showrunner reveals she is unsure if The Acolyte will return for season 2.
For a miniseries, it would be great for the showrunners to share about the possible directions of the show and some ideas they discarded and never used. However, for a show with as much potential as The Acolyte from the Star Wars universe, it’s difficult for the makers to dive into the intricacies even after the first season ends.
Nevertheless, Leslye Headland is revealing some details that can give fans a better understanding of what went on behind the scenes to infuse new life into the Star Wars universe with new characters and arcs.
Leslye Headland talks about Darth Plagueis in The Acolyte
One of the greatest moments in not just The Acolyte season finale but the whole show was that subtle hint towards a major Sith cameo. Darth Plagueis is lurking in the shadows, waiting to make the perfect move that destroys the Jedi in an instant.
Moreover, to compete with his dark powers, we also saw Master Yoda make an appearance, harking back to the nostalgic era when Yoda was the key driver of the Star Wars universe.
The Acolyte features everything from drama and suspense to forbidden love and the struggle to sustain power. Fans are incredibly taken by the story and cannot wait for the next season.
Showrunner Leslye Headland recently spoke to Inverse about Darth Plagueis’s entry into the show and its consequences,
Plagueis was always in the show, though. Plagueis was the plan in terms of revealing him and establishing him in live-action. My dream was always to introduce him with his hands first. Because Muuns, their forefingers and their middle finger are longer than the rest of their fingers. So always my dream was to show that first, and sort of give a little bump for those that knew.
This came as a refreshing take for die-hard Star Wars fans who are well aware of the character biologies and their physical attributes. A fandom is always gleeful when they find such intricate details added to the show that make it more authentic and credible.
Moreover, for those who didn’t know, the scene was able to pique their interest and create suspense as they were eager to know who the character was.
Is The Acolyte season 2 happening?
Even though The Acolyte has immense potential to create more seasons and set up a further storyline for the warring Siths and Jedis, showrunner Headland is not so sure if season 2 is happening.
In the same interview, she reveals that she is not certain about the future of The Acolyte. Nonetheless, the love received by the show is heartwarming. She added,
I’m not online, so my wife told me about it, and it just warmed my heart, made me feel so good. It made me feel like people are invested and love the show, which is great because I love the show. That was a lovely thing to hear, but also, I’m so proud of the show. I think that it’s, one, a huge accomplishment for me, but I also still feel invested in the story to this day.
Fans are clamoring for another season of The Acolyte, especially when it ended on a cliffhanger. Disney+ should immediately renew the show since it has done so well on the streaming platforms, being one of the most anticipated shows in the Star Wars universe.
The Acolyte is streaming on Disney+.
