“Acolyte Stranger” was inspired by '60s martial arts classics

Star Wars While being heavily influenced by classic martial arts films is nothing new, Acolyte This decades-old tradition continues. In “Night,” the identity behind the Stranger's mask is finally revealed to be Kimir (Manny Jacinto), May Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg), followed by a ruthless bloodbath at the hands of the Sith Lords. However, what inspires martial arts films is not the fight itself, but the exposure. After all, the creators of the series Cape Leslie She referenced the 1960s classic to create a twist on the Stranger's identity, but added a few of her own twists to make it more Sith-like.

Acolyte

Set in the final days of the High Republic era, Acolyte is a mystery thriller that takes viewers to a galaxy riddled with dark secrets and the rise of the dark side. A former apprentice reunites with his Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they face are more sinister than they ever imagined.

release date

June 4, 2024

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science fiction

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1

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Disney+

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“Come Drink With Me” was the inspiration for the Stranger in “The Acolyte”

The battle scene Acolyte is in a league of its own and is arguably the best installment in the franchise since the prequel trilogy, clearly taking inspiration from classic martial arts films such as: Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonBut the inspiration for the series' most enigmatic character actually came from another film in the same genre, a much older one. Leslye Headland told EW in an interview: She referenced the 1966 classic.Come and have a drink with me To create the stranger and unravel the mystery surrounding his true identity.

in Come and have a drink with meGolden Swallow (Chen Peipei) is the daughter of the governor of Two Rivers State, Tamamen Tora (Chan Hun-ritWhile fighting the gang, strange things happen, such as his sword being lost but mysteriously returning to his hand, and events happening out of nowhere that confuse the gang. All of this is the work of a drunk cat.Yue Hua), An eccentric street beggar who later reveals himself to be the leader of the Shaolin masters.In the end, the Jade Face Tiger and his companions were defeated by Liao Gong (Yang Zhixing), an ally of Drunken Fist Cat's old school of kung fu, who ties the fates of all the characters together.

There is an important difference between the drunk cat and the stranger: one is a hero, the other a villain. However, The roles themselves are similarDrunk Cat is seen by everyone he meets as just a drunk beggar who occasionally breaks out into song with a group of street kids. AcolyteIn The Force Awakens, the stranger is introduced as Kimir, a drifter who helps May fulfill her vow to kill four Jedi. But from the start, these two characters seem to be more than just drifters, showcasing their combat skills and resourcefulness as street dwellers.

“Come Drink With Me” may provide new clues about The Acolyte's story

in AcolyteKimir does quite a bit of action before revealing his true identity. In episode 2, “Revenge/Justice”, it is hinted that he kills a pharmacist and robs his store to help May kill Master Torvin (Dean-Charles Chapman) at the Jedi Temple on Orega. Later, when Mei leaps upon him at the gates of the Citadel, she quickly overpowers him. But otherwise, Kimir seems more clumsy than dangerous at first.. in Come and have a drink with meDrunken Cat is exactly that, but there may be even more similarities between the two characters.

The gang Golden Swallow faces is a dangerous one, and has allied with the Drunken Fist Cat's lordship, who is considered to be as skilled, if not more so, than Drunken Fist Cat. The two Shaolin masters have been destined to clash ever since the Drunken Fist Cat killed their old master in order to take over their kung fu school. The Drunken Fist Cat is the one who originally rescued Drunken Fist Cat from the city. Now their relationship has completely changed.He claims to be the heir to the academy, but Drunken Cat counters that killing a master is a crime and they cannot have such a person as the new master. Before disappearing, Drunken Cat also stole the old master's green bamboo staff, proving the legitimacy of their academy master.

The struggle for power between Drunken Cat and Liao Gong in Shaolin is similar to the struggle for power among the Sith: according to the Rule of Two, there can only be a Master and a Student, and so there are often two candidates competing for either role. Star WarsDarth Sidious (Ian McDiarmid) His Master, Darth Plagueis, had to face off against another Sith aspirant, Darth Venamis, in order to solidify his role as Darth Tenebrous' apprentice. AcolyteHowever, some have suggested that the Stranger was not a Sith master, but rather an apprentice, training apprentices like Mei to fight rivals for the position of Sith apprentice, or to defeat their masters. The two Shaolin masters fighting for control of the school is very similar to the Sith's struggle for control. There is undoubtedly much more to their entire legacy, and to the Stranger story.

“Acolyte” Manny Jacinto is used to surprising audiences

What's great about the Stranger's identity twist is Acolyte It doesn't just answer one question, it raises many others: What does the Stranger want? Is he a master or an apprentice in the Sith hierarchy? There are still plenty of surprises to come While it won't be announced before the end of the season, “Stranger” actor Manny Jacinto is already playing an iconic character with a number of shocking twists.

Jacinto's breakout role, for example, relied on a surprise twist early on in another series. The Good PlaceAlthough he wasn't as evil as the Dark Lord of the Sith, The nature of his character was also shocking.Especially considering he was introduced as a taciturn Buddhist monk, but was later revealed to be the rather un-monkish Jason Mendoza, a simple, clueless DJ from Florida who loves the Jacksonville Jaguars, is a huge Blake Bortles fan, and is always excited about everything. Kimir's reveal as the Stranger was certainly all the more shocking since it came in the middle of a bloody Jedi battle, but there's still time to find out a lot more about him in the coming weeks.

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