The Acolyte star was “stunned and terrified” on the set of the Star Wars series

The Acolyte : the meeting between Amandla Stenberg and Carrie-Anne Moss

Launched June 5 on Disney+, The Acolyte involves many characters. However, if there is one face that stands out from the others, it is this one series Star Warsis that ofAmanda Stenberg. Both protagonist and antagonist of the show, the actress plays Osha and Mae, two twin sisters separated for years. One became a Jedi apprentice before following another path, while the other sank into the desire for revenge. But when Mae finally takes action by eliminating a Jedi Master (a plot choice that not everyone liked), Osha’s life is directly affected. Along with Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae), another important figure The Acolytethe heroine then tries to find her sister, manipulated by a mysterious enemy.

Although Amandla Stenberg has already had the opportunity to participate in ambitious productions, appearing in the saga Hunger Games (2012 and 2013), in the science fiction film Darker Minds: Rebellion (2018) or the Netflix series The vortex (2020), finding yourself in the universe Star Wars remains impressive. But the strongest thing for her was sharing a major action scene with Carrie-Anne Mossfamous for his role as Trinity inside Matrix. As he told us interview (video in one)this meeting was initially a cause for concern for her, before proving to be very useful.

It was an honor to be able to work with her. You’re very kind. But at first I was impressed and terrified. Because I’m a huge Matrix fan and I even have a t-shirt that says “The Matrix was a documentary.” It’s one of my favorite dresses. But I learned a lot from her.

Preparing the actors for the Star Wars series

Prepare for The AcolyteAmandla Stenberg, but also Dafne Keen (Jecki), Charlie Barnett (Yord) and Rebecca Henderson (Vernestra)they had the right to training lasting several months to learn how to use the lightsaber and to learn different choreographies. A particular element of this Star Wars series is the fighting, often hand-to-hand, without the Jedi necessarily using their lightsabers. A choice that comes from the creator Leslye Headland, influenced by films such as Tiger and Dragon, The 7 Samurai OR Kill Bill. The screenwriter also believed that it was the High Republic era in which it takes place The Acolytebeing a period in which the Jedi were not threatened, this must also be felt in their behaviors and their way of dealing with combat.

Finally, the cast was also entitled to somewhat special encounters on the Forceduring which they were able to ask all their questions to Leslye Headland or Pablo Hidalgo, Lucasfilm consultant who guarantees coherence between the works in the universe of Star Wars. Which didn’t stop Charlie Barnett from being taken by surprise after filming a scene during which he utters one of the saga’s most famous phrases: “I have a bad feeling“. The actor hadn’t made the connection. It was only after shooting the sequence that he realized it. Which, ultimately, allowed him to approach the thing without pressure.

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The Acolyte is currently available on Disney+. Our entire interview with the cast of the series Star Wars can be discovered in the video on the first page of an article.

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