‘The Acolyte’s Storyboards Are on Display at SDCC — See What You’re Missing Out On

The latest Star Wars Disney+ series that’s topping streaming charts despite being review bombed just got an exciting look into its early production days. Storyboards from The Acolyte are on display at San Diego Comic-Con, which show the series in its infancy when it was no more than an idea. The storyboards include art from all the way back in the first episode with Mae (Amandla Stenberg) fighting Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) in one of the most shocking moments of the series. Also featured in the art are looks at the witches’ fortress on the planet Brendok, and even the stunning design of Coruscant and several other iconic locations in The Acolyte.

For those who are unfamiliar, storyboards are early drawings that show what the planned scene will look like when it’s brought to life on-screen. These typically help both the actors and production designers get some direction as to how they’re supposed to either act out the scene or build the environment it takes place in. These storyboards from The Acolyte were drawn long before any sets were built, or any actors arrived on set, so to get to see something from this early in the creative process is undeniably cool for fans of the series. Not only do they help provide direction to those involved in the scenes, but it also shows off the talent of the artists working hard behind the scenes at Lucasfilm.

Will ‘The Acolyte’ Get Another Season?

After the season finale of The Acolyte aired last week, fans around the world have been wondering what, if anything, is next for the High Republic-set Star Wars Disney+ series. Although The Acolyte wiped out many of its main characters throughout the season, leaving very few Jedi left to fight against the rising threat of the Sith, there is still much to be explored with this story, especially for Osha and Qimir.

There is also the obvious elephant in the room of Darth Plagueis making an appearance in The Acolyte Finale, leering out from the inside of a cave and shown to be keeping an eye on Qimir and Osha. It wouldn’t be hard to find new actors to play Jedi in a second season, and a follow-up where Emperor Palpatine’s former Master earns a promotion to series regular instead of minor cameo would be a great step for The Acolyte.

All episodes of The Acolyte are out now. Check out the storyboard art above and stream The Acolyte exclusively on Disney+.

The Acolyte

The Acolyte is a mystery-thriller that will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.

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Disney+

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Star Wars

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