Lee Jung-jae discusses playing Jedi Master Sol in The Acolyte.
The Big Picture There’s a wealth of wonderful acting opportunities in Hollywood, but as a lifelong Star Wars diehard, I’ve got to think that scoring the role of a Jedi Master is one of the absolute best of the bunch. Following up his Emmy-winning performance in Netflix’s international sensation, Squid Game, Lee Jung-jae scored that exact dream gig, and he put in the work to do the opportunity justice.
Joining ‘Star Wars’ Demanded a Different Prep Process for Lee Jung-jae As Lee explained, preparing to play Master Sol wasn’t just about fully understanding the character. He also needed to make sure he had a firm grasp on the larger universe and the Jedi Masters’ place in it. He explained: On top of studying up on Star Wars and doing personal prep work for his character, Lee also recognized that the man we meet in Episode 1 is heavily defined by his past experiences with Stenberg’s twin sisters, Mae and Osha. Here’s how he put it:
While Episodes 1 and 2 offer up a strong introduction to the character of Master Sol, it’s the events of Episode 3 that heavily inform how he carries himself as a Jedi.
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