It’s been a few weeks since Lucasfilm canceled The Acolyte. But the Star Wars fans out there who love it have not let go of hope that we’ll see the further adventures of Osha and Qimir, a.k.a. the Stranger. Now, star Amandla Stenberg has made her own feelings known on the end of the series. In an Instagram story, she went into great detail on her feelings about the show ending and the hate she and the rest of the cast received even before they ever shot a frame. Here’s some of what she had to say. You can also watch a reshare of her full Instagram reel below:
I’m gonna be transparent and say that it’s not a huge shock for me. Of course I live in the bubble of my own reality, but for those who aren’t aware, there has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was even announced, when it was still just a concept and no one had even seen it.
Stenberg stated “It has been an incredible honor and dream for me to be in this universe.” But she also said she had to “Honor my value system by being vocal. Even within the context of working for Disney and working within the large, massive IP that is Star Wars.” Clearly, she’s very proud of being a part of this galaxy. And would continue if given the chance. Who wouldn’t? Hopefully, her speaking out about the attacks that the cast and crew received will make Lucasfilm consider coming out publicly to support their employees when this kind of thing happens. Especially as it happens way too often. Ewan McGregor did something like that for Moses Ingram when Obi-Wan Kenobi came out in 2022. They should follow his example.