Acting alumna Rebecca Henderson ’06 stars in The Acolyte, which is set to premiere this summer on Disney+. An extension of the Star Wars franchise, The Acolyte series is set during the final portion of the High Republic era, which takes place before the original Star Wars films. The show follows a group of Jedi Knights as they investigate a series of crimes and begin to uncover mysterious and potentially sinister forces.
Henderson plays Vernestra Rwoh, an elder Jedi who started out as a child prodigy that climbed the ranks of the Jedi and became a Jedi Knight at age fifteen.
Film alum Chris Teague '06, well known for his cinematography on hit series like Russian Doll and Only Murders in the Building, also worked as Director of Photography on four episodes of The Acolyte, including the first two—ultimately setting the stage for the show's visual look.
The Acolyte will be released weekly on Disney+ beginning June 4, 2024. Watch a trailer for The Acolyte below.
