Summary
Even thoughStar Wars: The Acolyteseries is set to premiere in just two months, much of its plot is still shrouded in mystery. However, the show’s creator has hinted at one character’s dramatic transformation, suggesting it could be a significant element of the upcoming show.
The upcomingStar Warsseries marks a departure from the franchise’s usual themes, introducing a fresh concept and a host of new characters. However, fans can expect to seethe return of Vernestra Rwoh, a character familiar to readers of the High Republic novels, making an appearance in the show.
In her last appearance inStar Wars, Vernestra Rwoh was a mere 15-year-old Jedi Knight. Now, at 116 years old and a fully-fledged Jedi Master, her journey seems to have taken a drastic turn. The creator ofThe Acolyte,Leslye Headland, toldEmpirethat Rwoh has “been through some shit” since the events of the High Republic novels, suggesting significant changes in her life leading up to the time of the show.
WithThe Acolyteset 100 years after the events of the novels, Rwoh’s significant change in character makes sense. Headland explained that this change has transformed her from a fun-seeking adventurer in the books to a character more akin to the Jedi seen inThe Phantom Menace. In her last appearance, Rwoh was navigating her early years as a Jedi Knight. Headland continues: “Because she has been around for so long, she has basically met everyone that has come through the Temple, and seen them all die their natural deaths if they’re living a natural human life”. Additionally, Rwoh has modified her purple lightsaber, so its blade can transform into a lightwhip; whether this adaptation will feature inThe Acolyteremains uncertain. The substantial time jump in the series implies that Rwoh may play a pivotal role in the plot.
Headland has expressed her fondness for the character and her excitement about including her in the new series. Notably, Rwoh will be portrayed by her wife, Rebecca Henderson. Furthermore, Headland has hinted at a significant relationship between Rwoh andThe Acolyte’s main character, Sol, portrayed by Lee Jung-jae. Given Rwoh’s status as a seasoned Jedi Master, Headland explained, “She’s known Sol since he was a tiny child,” suggesting a potential plot point in the upcoming series. As of now, Rwoh appears to bethe only character from the High Republic novelsset to appear in the series. However, Headland has indicated the possibility of more characters, mentioning discussions with Pablo Hidalgo, the Senior Creative Executive of Franchise Story at Lucasfilm, who oversees continuity and storytelling across allStar Warsmedia.
Star Wars: The Acolyteis set to premiere on June 4th, exclusively on Disney Plus.
Star Wars
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise originally created by George Lucas and Lucasfilm Ltd with the 1977 motion picture. The science fiction franchise follows the adventures of characters (both humanoid and alien) in outer space including those who can wield a mystical power known as the Force. Since the release of the original trilogy of movies, the franchise has expanded to include multiple films and branched out to other media like comics, video games, tv shows, theme park attractions, and more. The IP and Lucasfilm were sold to Disney in 2012.
