Are you among the chosen ones? Chosen, that is, in the sense that select cities are getting early screenings of the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte, which premieres June 4th on Disney+. On Monday, June 3rd, a few lucky punks will get the big-screen experience, complete with “complimentary refreshments, photo ops, and poster giveaway,” according to Fandango.
The Acolyte takes place far, far away (in time) from the Skywalker saga. Set in the era of the High Republic, centuries before Darth Vader was a glimmer in the emperor’s eye, the show was created by Russian Doll’s Leslye Headland, and boasts a really impressive cast that includes Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Carrie-Anne Moss, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, and Jodie Turner-Smith. The brief summary says:
In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems….
Trailers for the show have been very intriguing, to say the least.
You can sign up for the early screenings here, but be warned: These events are first come, first served, which frankly seems like the work of the dark side. If you prefer to watch from the comfort of your sofa, you’ll only have to wait a few more hours.
