Actor Amandla Stenberg Expresses Indifference over The Acolyte's Cancellation
In a candid Instagram post, Amandla Stenberg, the leading star of the recently discontinued Star Wars series on Disney+, The Acolyte, expressed her unsurprised reaction to the show's cancelation.
"I wasn't exactly floored," she admitted, "Given the deluge of hate we've been dealing with ever since the show was just a notion, it wasn't a shocker."
Set in the High Republic era, The Acolyte saw Stenberg playing dual roles as Mae and Osha, Force-born twins whose presence stirred the pot between the Jedi and the Sith. Critics appreciated the series' bold approach, but it was bound to be divisive.
"Living in this hyper-divisive era, it's no surprise that our show was was targeted," Stenberg continued, "The formula of echo chambers and reinforced biases has taken its toll, breeding an abundance of fear and loathing for anything that challenges the status quo."
The series, created by Leslye Headland, was unafraid to challenge conventions and push boundaries. "It wasn't lost on me how this show, and the events surrounding it, reflected the current state of affairs," Stenberg said.
Regardless of the cancelation, Stenberg maintained her gratitude for the opportunity and the fans who supported her. "Being a part of the Star Wars universe was a dream come true, even though I'm bummed about the show's cancellation," she shared, "I'm grateful to have been there, and I'm thankful for the love and support from our fans."
Fans took to fan art, ship art, and theories to express their love for the show, filling Stenberg's heart with joy. "I've spent hours poured over your amazing creations," she said, "I can't thank you enough for your love and support, especially in the face of all the hate we received."
Stenberg also extended her gratitude to Leslye Headland, the show's creator. "She's an astonishingly talented individual, unique and creative," Stenberg said, "I'll forever cherish the time we spent together, and The Acolyte experience."
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate the latest developments in the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes, along with the future of the DC Universe on film and TV, and the evolving landscape of Doctor Who.
- Mae, the character played by Amandla Stenberg in the cancelled Disney+ series The Acolyte, was a target of online vitriol, mirroring the divisive nature of the current technology-driven era.
- Amandla Stenberg expressed her surprise at not being more shocked about the cancellation of The Acolyte, given the escalating hatred and hostile responses they had encountered since the show's conception.
- In her Instagram post, Amandla Stenberg acknowledged the influence of Leslye Headland, the creator of The Acolyte, and expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to work together on the series.
- As fans eagerly await the future of the Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, and DC Universe franchises, they can look forward to the evolving landscape of storytelling, with technology playing a central role in shaping and responding to public sentiment.
