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The Big Picture Manny Jacinto is already making the case for the dark side in Star Wars’ newest live-action series, The Acolyte. Created by Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland and starring Amandla Stenberg, the show marks a new chapter for Jacinto’s career, with the actor being most well-known for his comedic turn as everybody’s favorite monk, Jason, in Michael Schur’s The Good Place.
Unlike Han Solo, whose sarcastic personality is initially skeptical of the force and its power to control his fate, Qimir appears knowledgeable in spiritual matters of the galaxy. He advises Mae on the best way to exploit Torbin’s shame when the Jedi Master appears unapproachable, and his involvement with Mae’s group of acolytes signals an openness to the force that most non-Jedi and non-Sith characters lack.
Related 'The Acolyte's Best Twist Was Right in Front of Us the Whole Time But what other surprises are still in store? After the premiere, Manny Jacinto revealed one influence behind his portrayal of Qimir was Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and he brings the pirate captain’s same attitude of fierce independence to the Star Wars series. As opposed to the one-dimensional portrayals of dark side characters in the past, Qimir isn't currently waging a war for galactic dominance or force-choking civilians for no reason.
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