The Acolyte: Jodie Turner Smith Reveals New Details About Star Wars Role

The Acolyte, which is Leslye Headland s venture into a galaxy far, far away, is shaping up to be one of the franchise s most impressive and ambitious series to date. Set during the final days of the High Republic era, the series is described as a mysterythriller that will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets. While the story seems to center on a former Padawan who reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, the series boasts a robust ensemble cast, made up of some of the best and brightest stars of this generation, including Jodie TurnerSmith. During a recent interview for Murder Mystery 2, Collider s own Steve Weintraub took the opportunity to ask TurnerSmith about joining the Star Wars universe, and in return, she discussed how the tone is quite different from previous projects she has worked in. She went on to reveal which actor she did not get to share scenes with, which iconic Star Wars weapon she didn t get the chance to wield, and even shared whic