Star Wars: The Acolyte Creator Gives Disappointing Update About Season 2

Star Wars: The Acolyte Creator Gives Disappointing Update About Season 2

As a dedicated fan of Star Wars and a follower of the latest developments in the franchise, I have been eagerly waiting for any news about the potential second season of The Acolyte. With the recent finale of Season One, my excitement was at an all-time high as I tuned in to watch the conclusion of this intriguing and captivating story. However, my hopes were momentarily dashed when creator Leslye Headland revealed in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly that she has not yet received any news about the show’s future.


The final episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte‘s first season aired this week, leaving fans excitedly wondering if there will be a second season. Previously, Star Wars: Ahsoka received the green light for another season, but it took around three months following its finale for the announcement to be made. Although The Acolyte’s creator, Leslye Headland, has expressed having more concepts in mind for the series, she has yet to receive any updates regarding a potential second season from Entertainment Weekly.

Headland responded with a firm “Nothing” when asked about new developments on “The Acolyte”. She emphasized her answer by making a large zero gesture with her hands. “You need a break,” she added. “Especially after such intense projects. My brain has been working non-stop, ‘Star Wars, Star Wars, Star Wars, Acolyte, Acolyte, Acolyte’ – constantly problem-solving and thinking. It feels strange to now be in a place where I don’t have to do that. I often tell aspiring writers, ‘The most essential thing you can do is relax and do nothing. Once you begin creating a story, you’ll put yourself under pressure, and the story won’t thrive in that environment.'”

As a gamer, I can relate to that feeling. Once I get deeply engrossed in a game, it’s hard for me to quit, even when my mind keeps racing with thoughts about it long after I’ve turned off the console. It’s like my brain is on autopilot, refusing to wind down.

Leslye Headland Address The Acolyte Review Bombing:

Star Wars: The Acolyte Creator Gives Disappointing Update About Season 2

Although The Acolyte earned a commendable 80% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, some Star Wars fans harbored ill feelings towards the new series and deliberately tried to lower its audience score. Incidentally, they even targeted the wrong production titled Acolyte in their review-bombing campaign.

“The concept of review bombing is common knowledge. When my publicist mentioned it during the show’s initial release, I couldn’t help but question its relevance. According to Headland’s confirmation to Collider earlier this month, the goal is for casual viewers to notice the low user reviews on the site. However, if you’re part of the Star Wars fan community, you’re likely already familiar with review bombing.”

If you’re new to this fandom and considering watching the show, it might have an impact on you. However, since my past work has mostly spread through word of mouth, I’m not sure if it will make a significant difference. In reality, we all know what it entails – it’s not necessarily worrying, but it is commonplace for us in the industry. To put it another way, if you’re just starting with this fandom and are considering watching the show, it could leave an impression on you. But given that my previous projects have mainly gained popularity through word of mouth, I don’t believe it will drastically alter the situation. Instead, it’s something we’ve come to anticipate in our line of work.

The Acolyte is now streaming on Disney+.

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2024-07-21 18:10