Hayden Christensen Welcomes Amandla Stenberg to Star Wars

Get ready for the highly anticipated Star Wars series, The Acolyte, premiering on Disney+ tomorrow. The upcoming live-action show, set in the High Republic era, flips the narrative to the Sith's perspective in their battle against the Jedi. Recently, a heartwarming welcome video featuring Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader) congratulating Amandla Stenberg has surfaced, adding to the hype. Christensen's message expressed excitement for the show and welcomed Stenberg into the Star Wars family, with Stenberg visibly thrilled by the interaction. The Acolyte promises a unique blend of Frozen and Kill Bill elements, with more Jedi than any other series or film in the franchise. The cast includes notable actors like Stenberg and Lee Jung-Jae from Squid Game.

Star Wars: The Acolyte is set to premiere on Disney+ on June 4.

Star Wars: The Acolyte is a pivotal installment in the Star Wars universe, exploring an era years before the Phantom Menace. Showrunner Leslye Headland has crafted a story that delves deep into the complexity of the Sith versus Jedi dynamics, drawing inspiration from iconic directors such as Akira Kurosawa. The show is expected to deliver a fresh and intense perspective on this legendary conflict, enhancing the rich Star Wars lore for fans old and new.