The news of ‘The Acolyte‘ being canceled sent shockwaves through the Star Wars fandom. The show had not been a fan favorite. However, surprisingly, after its cancellation a lot of fans including some of the actors of the show are enraged.
Among those who were particularly disappointed was Manny Jacinto, who portrayed the charismatic droid, Q’Ana. Additionally, Manny made it clear that he wanted to give ‘The Acolyte’ season 2 a chance.
Manny Jacinto Wants ‘The Acolyte’ Season 2
In a recent interview at Atlanta Dragon Con, Jacinto hilariously expressed his desire for a second season of ‘The Acolyte’. When asked what he wanted to achieve before he died, the actor’s eyes lit up as he replied, “Season 2 of The Acolyte.” The audience erupted in cheers.
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Jancito’s enthusiasm matched with the audience who agreed with the actor’s sentiment. Initially, the show had been a huge disappointment for fans. However, with it opening so many new storylines fans wanted to see it play out. So. The cancellation was a bitter pill to swallow.
Additionally, fans also accused Disney of trying to remove the show from its platform secretly. People speculated that the show was getting scrubbed off by Disney due to it not garnering huge numbers. Moreover, with so many people speaking up about wanting a season two, it might just change the show’s fate.
Lee Jung-Jae Also Advocated For A Second Season Of The Show
Jung-Jae, the star of the now-canceled Star Wars series The Acolyte, also expressed his personal disappointment over the show’s abrupt end while talking to EW. Additionally, despite his character’s demise in the first season, Lee was eager to see Director Headland’s vision play out.
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I really loved Leslye’s writing. I thought that she was a great writer and director who was very talented in the storytelling.” He praised her writing and storytelling abilities, highlighting her talent for creating compelling characters and meaningful narratives.
Additionally, Lee expressed a genuine desire to witness how Headland would continue to develop the story and its characters in future seasons. Moreover, the actor remains optimistic about the possibility of a revival. “Honestly, I am hoping that maybe there could be changes in the future,” he stated. While the future of The Acolyte remains uncertain, Jacinto and Jung-Jae’s wishes might come true. Only time will tell.
