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Know the Cast: ‘The Acolyte’

The Acolyte Cast - Every Actor and Character in the Disney+ Series

The Acolyte cast features Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae and Charlie Barnett. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for Leslye Headland’s Disney+ series. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visagesโ€™ Know the Cast category, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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The Acolyte takes place at end of the High Republic era in the Star Wars universe. When a former Padawan gets accused of killing a Jedi Master, she learns the truth about her presumably dead twin sibling. The narrative follows the main protagonist Osha as she clashes with her warrior sister, Mae. Hereโ€™s every actor and character in The Acolyte, a 2024 installment in the Star Wars franchise.

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The Acolyte Cast: Amandla Stenberg as Mae and Osha

The Acolyte Cast on Disney+ - Amandla Stenberg as Mae and Osha

Character Profile: Osha is a former Jedi who works on her own. Osha emerges as an assassin years after her alleged death. The characters clash over their use of the Force.

Stenberg’s Resume: Rue in The Hunger Games (2012),ย Starr Carter in The Hate U Give (2018), Ruby Daly in The Darkest Minds (2018), Julie in The Eddy (2020), Sophie in Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)

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The Acolyte Cast: Lee Jung-Jae as Master Sol

The Acolyte Cast on Disney+ - Lee Jung-Jae as Master Sol

Character Profile: A Jedi Master. He protects the best interests of a former Padawan, Osha. Sol seeks the truth while investigating a murder mystery.

Jung-Jae’s Resume: Prince Suyang in The Face Reader (2013),ย Lee Ja-sung in New World (2013), Yeom Seok-jin in Assassination (2015), Ray in Deliver Us from Evil (2020), Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game (2021)

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The Acolyte Cast: Charlie Barnett as Yord Fandar

The Acolyte Cast on Disney+ - Charlie Barnett as Yord Fandar

Character Profile: A Jedi Knight. He guards a temple. Yord prioritizes logic while investigating a murder.

Barnett’s Resume: Ken Lee/Prince Escalus in Private Romeo (2011),ย Peter Mills in Chicago P.D. (2014-15), Gabe in You (2019), Ben Marshall in Tales of the City (2019), Alan Zaveri in Russian Doll (2022-)

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The Acolyte Cast: Dafne Keen as Jecki Lon

The Acolyte Cast on Disney+ - Dafne Keen as Jecki Lon

Character Profile: Sol’s Padawan. She worries about nostalgia influencing the actions of Jedi Knights. Jecki is half-human and half-Theel.

Keen’s Resume: Ana in The Refugees (2014-15), Laura in Logan (2017), Lyra Silvertongue/Lyra Belacqua in His Dark Materials (2019-22), Ana in Ana (2020)

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The Acolyte Cast: Rebecca Henderson as Vernestra Rwoh

The Acolyte Cast on Disney+ - Rebecca Henderson as Vernestra Rwoh

Character Profile: A member of the Jedi Order. She protects the best interests of Osha. Vernestra worries about a political conspiracy.

Henderson’s Resume: Anna in Mistress America (2015),ย Goldberg in Westworld (2018), Lizzy in Russian Doll (2019-), Dr. Ellis in Werewolves Within (2021), ADA Catherine McCaw in Inventing Anna (2022)

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The Acolyte Cast: Carrie-Anne Moss as Indara

The Acolyte Cast on Disney+ - Carrie-Anne Moss as Indara

Character Profile: A Jedi Master. She discontinued Osha’s training in the past. Indara gets killed by Mae in the first episode.

Moss’ Resume: Trinity in The Matrix (1999), Natalie in Memento (2000), Helen Robinson in Fido (2006), Jeri Hogarth in Jessica Jones (2015-19), FBI Special Agent Maggie Griffin in Wisting (2019-22)

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The Acolyte Cast: Manny Jacinto as Qimir

The Acolyte Cast on Disney+ - Manny Jacinto as Qimir

Character Profile: A former smuggler. He colludes with Mae. Qimir betrays the main protagonist to maintain a business relationship with the Jedi Order.

Jacinto’s Resume: Jason Mendoza in The Good Place (2016-2020), Code in Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021), Yao in Nine Perfect Strangers (2021), Lt. Billy “Fritz” Avalone in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Logan in I Want You Back (2022)

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The Acolyte Cast: Dean-Charles Chapman as Torbin

The Acolyte Cast on Disney+ - Dean-Charles Chapman as Torbin

Character Profile: A Jedi Master. He hasn’t spoken in 10 years after taking the Barash Vow. Torbin ends his silence to speak with Mae.

Chapman’s Resume: Stanley in The Revolting World of Stanley Brown (2012), Tommen Baratheon/Martyn Lannister in Game of Thrones (2013-16), Adam in Before I Go to Sleep (2014), Lance Corporal Blake in 1917 (2019), Matt in Blinded by the Light (2019)

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The Acolyte cast also includes:

  • Jodie Turner-Smith as Mother Aniseya
  • Joonas Suotamo as Kelnacca
  • Leah Brady as Little Mae
  • Lauren Brady as Little Osha
  • Amy Tsang as Ensign Rane
  • Margarita Levieva as Koril
  • Anthony J. Abraham as Fillip
  • Thara Schรถรถn as Tasi Lowa
  • Archie Singh Swali as Olega Urchin
  • Saskia Allen as Scout Sarria
  • Abigail Thorn as Ensign Eurus
  • Nick Court as Olega Master
  • Ed Kear as Olega Padawan
  • Deborah Rosan as Ensign Shima
  • Tabitha Alege as Elder Jaalyn

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visagesโ€™ founding editor.