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Leslye Headland Reveals Her Vision for Yoda Had ‘The Acolyte’ Been Renewed

Leslye Headland Reveals Her Vision for Yoda Had ‘The Acolyte’ Been Renewed

According to The HoloFiles, The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland recently shared in an interview with The George Lucas Talk Show what her plans would have been had the show been renewed for a second season. The divisive Disney+ Star Wars series was canceled nearly two years ago, and yet Headland’s comments sparked renewed debate over the direction of the beloved franchise—and the depiction of Yoda in particular.

Star Wars Actor Quits Ahsoka Season 2 Over Pay Dispute

Star Wars Actor Quits Ahsoka Season 2 Over Pay Dispute

Deadline has confirmed that Claudia Black will not appear in Ahsoka Season 2, despite being invited back to reprise her role as Klothow, one of the Nightsisters who aligned with Grand Admiral Thrawn. The actress says the issue came down to pay — specifically, that Disney couldn’t compensate her enough for the responsibilities she carries “as a single mother.”

The Acolyte Star Amandla Stenberg Deletes Instagram Days After Leslye Headland Called Star Wars Critics “Fascists and Racists”

The Acolyte Star Amandla Stenberg Deletes Instagram Days After Leslye Headland Called Star Wars Critics “Fascists and Racists”

Star Wars fans noticed something unusual this week: the Instagram account of Amandla Stenberg has vanished without explanation, just days after The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland reignited controversy by labeling some critics of the series as “fascists and racists.”