The upcoming Star Wars series The Acolyte showed its first footage at Star Wars Celebration 2023.

The original series takes place towards the end of theHigh Republicand beforeThe Phantom Menace.

The show will be led by Amandla Stenberg,alongside Dafne KeenandLee Jung-Jae.

The Acolyte Star Wars

Your eyes can deceive you.

We must not trust them."

Then Carrie Anne-Moss’s mystery character can be seen sitting at a table, hooded, in a bar.

Dafne Keen and Lee Jung Jae, The Acolyte

She’s then attacked by Amandla Stenberg, who is donning a purple robe and two knives.

Charlie Barnett’s Jedi gets some brief screentime where it’s revealed that she has a yellow lightsaber.

The Trade Federation’s Neimoidian species (like that of Nute Gunray) can also briefly be seen.

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Friends Of Force onTwitteroffered up another quote from the footage:

“This isn’t about good or bad.

It’s about who’s allowed to use it.”

Witnessing the Return of the Sith

The Acolyteis going to be quite the unique Star Wars adventure.

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That’s quite a claim.

Hopefully, it’s something the project can live up to.

The Acolyteis set to hit Disney+ at some point in 2024.

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