Summary
BelovedAnakin Skywalkeractor Hayden Christensen officially welcomedStar Wars: The Acolyteactress Amandla Stenberg to theStar Warsfamily, and both Christensen’s message and Stenberg’s reaction were perfect.The Acolyte,premiering on Disney+ on June 4th, is the newest ofStar Wars’upcoming showsand will be a thrilling addition toStar Warsmovies and TV shows. Set 100 years before the prequel trilogy intheStar Warstimeline,The Acolytewill uncover brand-new details of the Jedi’s history, and it’s clear the cast and crew are up to the challenge.
Throughout interviews forThe Acolyte,the cast and crew of the show have made the depth of their love for and knowledge ofStar Warsquite clear, and Mae actress Amandla Stenberg is no exception. In fact, Stenberg is a long-timeStar Warsfan, which explains her very sweet reaction to Hayden Christensen’s welcome message, posted toStar Wars’official Instagram account.
In the video, Stenberg can be seen physically shaking, and she hilariously replays the part of the message when Christensen says,“Hi, Amandla"multiple times,which is a perfect reminder of how beloved Christensen has become in theStar Warsfranchise.
What Time Star Wars: The Acolyte Premiere Releases On Disney Plus
The Acolyte begins on June 4 with a two-episode premiere, leading many to question when exactly the episodes will begin streaming on Disney+.
Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader
Hayden Christensen hasn’t had the easiest road inStar Wars. Although the prequel trilogy movies,Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithin particular, are now considered amongStar Wars’best movies, they received significant criticism when they were first released. In fact, Christensen, along with fellow prequel trilogy actors like Ahmed Best and Jake Lloyd, faced some very harsh backlash.
Thankfully,Hayden Christensen is finally getting the love he deserves from audiences, especially since he’s reprised his role as Anakin Skywalker in the recent TV showsObi-Wan KenobiandAhsoka. It’s clear that Christensen maintained a great love for the franchise and for his character, so it’s wonderful to see that he not only remains significantly involved in the franchise but also has in some ways become the face ofStar Wars. In part, this video message from Hayden Christensen to Amandla Stenberg is because Stenberg has made her love for Hayden known.
However, it also represents Christensen’s role in the franchise. He has become such a core part ofStar Warsover the years, that few people could be better to welcome newcomers. Stenberg certainly seems to agree, as she was absolutely overcome with emotion when she realized the video was a message from Christensen directly to her.
This video message was also a perfect way to usher in the newestStar WarsTV show. AlthoughThe Acolyterepresents a new era ofStar Wars, Christensen’s well-wishes make it clear that theStar Warsuniverse will always be connected, even now that the Skywalker Saga has ended. WhileStar Wars: The Acolytehasn’t yet been released, this video message from Hayden Christensen to Amandla Stenberg was the perfect way to kick off the show’s upcoming premiere.
The Acolyte
Cast
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.
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