"The Acolyte" Release Date, Creator & Streaming Details

Leslye Headland's Dream Project Carries High Expectations

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Leslye Headland's highly anticipated "Star Wars" series, "The Acolyte," is set to premiere on Disney+ on June 4th at 6 pm PT. The first two episodes will be available at launch, with subsequent episodes streaming weekly.

About the Series

Created by Leslye Headland, the showrunner of Netflix's "Russian Doll," "The Acolyte" delves into a previously unexplored era in the "Star Wars" universe. Headland, who is also the writer and director of the series, has highlighted the strength of the show's time period as a key differentiator.

The series follows the journey of a former Padawan who reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of emerging dark forces.