Star Wars: The Acolyte is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated shows next year but we have yet to learn any important details about the new series. Luckily, Jodie Turner-Smith is opening up about the upcoming Disney+ show and the Queen and Slim star has shared interesting details about her mysterious character.
Jodie Turner-Smith is currently promoting Murder Mystery 2 but she was more than happy to talk about The Acolyte as well. When asked about working on the Star Wars series, Turner-Smith explained to Collider that it was a different experience that was made better since she was guided by her favorite director.
"Obviously, the subject matter is different. It's different when everything that you're doing is light-hearted, and that's not what I was doing for Star Wars. But I was working with my favorite director that I've worked with so far, Kogonada, and under the leadership of Leslye Headland. It is incredible to see. I can't wait to see how this show turns out," she said.
Interestingly, Turner-Smith also confirmed that she didn't share any scenes with lead star Amandla Stenberg but still had nothing but praise for the actor.
"Amandla is such an incredible performer. I, unfortunately, didn't have any scenes with her, but I got to see a little bit of what they've been doing, and I think it's gonna be epic, and it's nothing that anyone has seen before inside of that universe," Turner-Smith said.
But did she get to film a lightsaber duel? Interestingly, Turner-Smith revealed that she didn't get the chance to wield the most iconic weapon of the Star Wars Universe.
"I didn't get to use a lightsaber… but I did… not get to use a lightsaber," she said. When asked why, Turner-Smith simply stated, "Because I am not a Jedi!"
She might not be a Jedi but there is little doubt that Jodie Turner-Smith's character is someone to watch out for in The Acolyte.
The new Star Wars series The Acolyte has not yet been given an official release date. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.
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