Unleashing The Force: Jaw-Dropping Lightsaber Duels Await in the Upcoming Star Wars TV Show

Summary

With a distinct focus on Jedi and lightsabers, The Acolyte veers away from the typical space Western approach, offering audiences a refreshing and exhilarating perspective.

The Acolyte, a highly anticipated Star Wars TV show set in the High Republic era, promises thrilling lightsaber duels and a deep exploration of Jedi mythology. With the potential to become a significant milestone for the Star Wars franchise, The Acolyte offers fans an exciting glimpse into the darker side of the Force. As the first live-action Star Wars project in the High Republic, the series has the opportunity to introduce a multitude of Jedi and other Force-sensitive characters, making it one of the most intriguing Star Wars projects in recent years.

In an interview on EW's Dagobah Dispatch podcast, the cast of The Acolyte, including Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, and Charlie Barnett, discussed the lightsaber duels in the show and compared them to the iconic Duel of the Fates scene from The Phantom Menace.

Jacinto expressed, "If you were a fan of that memorable sequence featuring Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, and Darth Maul, I believe you will thoroughly enjoy this show."

Barnett: "I must mention that, although it is impressive, our stunt training and performances involve a greater emphasis on practical physical techniques compared to what I observed in that fight. As badass as it may appear, there is a significant amount of groundwork and preparation involved."

Keen: "I'm not sure if I'm permitted to mention this, but I feel compelled to express it. Personally, as someone who thoroughly enjoys fighting and stunts, I truly appreciate the absence of firearms."

Dafne Keen and Charlie Barnett, who are both portraying Jedi in The Acolyte, likely engaged in several exhilarating lightsaber battles. The renowned Duel of the Fates is deemed as the finest lightsaber duel in the Star Wars universe, hence any parallel drawn between that astonishing sequence and a novel Star Wars undertaking is incredibly thrilling.

The Acolyte Move Star Wars Away From Guns - And Back To Lightsabers

Keen's observation about the "scarcity of firearms" in The Acolyte hints at the dominant role of Jedi and lightsabers in the High Republic series, which is fantastic news for Star Wars. In the past, Star Wars has primarily focused on the events of the original trilogy, where only a limited number of Jedi and other individuals with Force abilities existed. Despite the increasing number of surviving Jedi after Order 66 and the presence of Imperial Inquisitors, characters who wield lightsabers have become the exception rather than the norm.

Content needs to be

The Star Wars sequels, which take place after Return of the Jedi, only had a few characters who could wield lightsabers and use the Force in the entire trilogy. Despite being inspired by the prequels and animated series, the Mandalorian and other Mandoverse shows still treat Force-sensitive characters as something rare and extraordinary. While the space Western theme is a big part of Star Wars, it would benefit from having more Jedi and lightsaber battles.

The Acolyte, set in the High Republic era of Star Wars, allows the franchise to explore new territory and delve deeper into the lore of the Jedi. This means that The Acolyte can finally deliver the lightsaber duels that have been missing from Star Wars. Just like how The Phantom Menace changed the saga compared to the original trilogy, The Acolyte has the potential to become a significant milestone for Disney's Star Wars in terms of worldbuilding and exciting fight choreography.

Source: EW’s Dagobah Dispatch