The Acolyte’s Adds Russian Doll’s Charlie Barnett to Its Cast

Casts for Star Wars’ numerous films and movies are nearly at all times attention-grabbing, simply because it’s enjoyable to see who pops up. The forged for the following present, The Acolyte, lately added The Good Place’s Manny Jacinto and Squid Game’s Lee Jung-Jae to its sturdy lineup, and now the present’s obtained one other strong addition within the type of Charlie Barnett.

Barnett, greatest generally known as Alan in Netflix’s Russian Doll (and possibly additionally that transient stint as Deathstroke in Arrow’s closing season), has reportedly in closing negotiations to affix the present’s forged. Should the deal undergo, he’ll be reunited with Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland, who additionally created Russian Doll. Like with different casting information associated to the present, there’s no element of who Barnett can be taking part in, however his position is claimed to be a assist one moderately than a lead position.

Set in the course of the period of the High Republic and extra particularly a couple of century earlier than The Phantom Menace, particulars on The Acolyte have been scarce for the reason that present was first introduced again in 2020. With the promise of a deal with Dark Side customers of the Force, who’ve probably not gotten a possibility to be the main focus level of a Star Wars story earlier than, the presently identified forged is an intriguing roster of actors. And that it’s mentioned to be a mystery-thriller, one thing that the franchise solely actually tries to do in some books or episodes of Clone Wars, makes this much more thrilling.

The Acolyte’s forged additionally options Amandla Stenberg and Jodie Turner-Smith, and is believed to be releasing on Disney+ someday in 2023.

[through The Hollywood Reporter]

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