With a new trailer, the Star Wars series The Acolyte shows us a glimpse of who should be the antagonist fighting against the Jedi. His design is extremely reminiscent of another villain in the saga.
Fans of stories set a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, are surely eagerly awaiting the release of the new Star Wars series. Since on Disney acquired the rights to the universe created by George Lucasit is clear that there is plenty to satisfy our desire for duels at lightsaberof wookies or bounty hunters with backpack reactor. After The MandalorianAhsoka or even Andor, we are now waiting for Star Wars The Acolyte.
The first trailer for the series sets the tone and the main plot. It takes place during the time of High Republic100 years before the film The Phantom Menace (Star Wars Episode I). It is a period considered to begolden age of the jedi where the Republic is at the height of its power. In this context, the Jedi Master Sol, played by Lee Jung-jae, investigates a series of murders in which at least one victim is a member of his order. The second trailer tells us more.
This is what the antagonist of the Star Wars series The Acolyte will look like
The first revelation of the video to be found at the bottom of this article is the link between Sol and Mae, a mysterious warrior who obviously has a grudge against the Jedi. We learn thatshe is his former student. But what particularly attracts attention is the furtive appearance of the one who will surely be the main villain. As we can see below, he wears a helmet which is reminiscent of those of Darth Vader and of Kylo Ren. A large mouth-shaped opening gives him a strange permanent smile.
It can be seen that the individual is struggling with a red lightsaber, and judging by the state of Sol fighting against him, he knows how to use it quite well. Is he a Sith? A mental projection? A dream ? To find out who is hiding under the mask, you will have to wait until you watch the series. THE First 2 episodes of Star Wars The Acolyte will be broadcast on Disney+ on June 4 next.