Manny Jacinto, the Canadian actor who recently celebrated his birthday (August 19), has undeniably climbed the Hollywood ladder rung by rung, proving that talent and perseverance can make even the highest mountain surmountable. With his latest role in Disney’s Star Wars: The AcolyteJacinto has gained a new army of fans, in addition to the millions who first saw him on NBC’s The good place.
Jacinto’s acting talent is no secret; he has already experienced a lot and played his cards in both big blockbusters and television series. From his supporting role in Top Shooter: Maverick to a number of other impressive performances, he has sharpened his skills like a lightsaber. But despite the hype surrounding his The Acolyte Performance, the ride hasn’t been entirely smooth. Disney+ recently canceled the sci-fi series after just one season, surprising fans.
What happened to Manny Jacintos The Acolyte: No second season on Disney+?
While Manny Jacinto probably wanted to celebrate his birthday with a second season renewal and more adventures in a galaxy far, far away, he has to settle for a birthday present of a different kind – and one that definitely doesn’t come wrapped up in a lightsaber.
According to the report by Variety and Deadline, Disney+ has thrown in the towel on The Acolyte after just one season. So it looks like there won’t be any more exciting twists or deeper insights into the dark corners of the galaxy.
The series, created by Leslye Headland, took viewers on a journey a hundred years ago Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceThe focus is on a former Padawan (Amandla Stenberg) who teams up with her Jedi Master to unravel a web of dark secrets involving a series of Jedi murders.
Note that Headland had previously hinted at big plans for a second season, pointing out “four or five great secrets“ is still waiting to be unraveled (via Entertainment Weekly).
Thanks to her unwavering devotion to the franchise, the series initially enjoyed strong viewership, reaching 11.1 million views within its first five days of streaming. However, momentum faded, and by its third week, the show had disappeared from Nielsen’s weekly top 10 charts (see TVLine)—though it made a brief comeback for the season finale.
Manny Jacinto, who shone as the enigmatic and villainous Qimir, delivered a dark and intriguing portrayal in the series. It’s no surprise that fans praised his role, even after the series’ premature end.
Disappointed fans share their thoughts on The AcolyteFate
The Acolyte began its journey on Disney+ in June and ended in July, exploring previously unexplored facets of the dark side. While some fans were intrigued by the new approach, others wondered if the series would ever see a second chapter. Manny Jacinto has previously expressed his hope for another season (via IGN).
Jacinto expressed his admiration for co-star Amandla Stenberg:
I don’t know how we got through it, but we did it. We did it together. Amandla is a professional – she’s so smart. I sound so stupid standing next to her because she’s very wise for her age. I’m crossing my fingers that we can do it again.
As the credits roll, fans ponder the fate of The Acolyte. Let’s delve deeper into the chorus of fan reactions:
Leslye Headland also hinted at a sequel with more twists. In an interview with Inverse in July, she spoke about Darth Plagueis with a glimmer of hope, but also a hint of doubt:
It’s definitely a foreshadowing of what’s to come as we continue. Osha and the Stranger are on the same page. In the final shot of the show, the two are seen wielding the same lightsaber.
Jacinto himself held his “Keep your fingers crossed” for a return, but unfortunately it was not meant to be. So, while The good place The actor might have hoped for a nicer birthday present, but he has to come to terms with the fact that even in a galaxy far, far away, not every story has a happy ending.
The Acolyte is currently streaming on Disney+.
