The Acolyte Episode 3 Just Gave Us the Best Clue Yet About the Mysterious Sith Lord

This Star Wars: The Acolyte article contains spoilers. Although we’re officially three episodes into The Acolyte’s eight-episode run, we’re no closer to figuring out who Mae’s (Amandla Stenberg) Sith master is. Still, that hasn’t stopped the theories from running wild about who’s under the black helmet, including a few fingers already pointed at Charlie Barnett’s […]

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This Star Wars: The Acolyte article contains spoilers.

As the first Star Wars television show set during the High Republic, The Acolyte has all of the ingredients needed to make a unique and compelling Star Wars story. The plot centers on an investigation into a mysterious crime spree that uncovers secrets and dangers long thought to be buried. The time period is new and exciting. And, it has an incredibly stacked cast full of performers eager to bring this era of Star Wars to life.

Here are some of the characters you can expect to see in The Acolyte and the talented performers who play them.

Amandla Stenberg is Osha and Mae

Amandla Stenberg is playing twin sisters Osha and Mae who were “separated by tragedy when they were very young,” according to the actor. Osha was once the promising Padawan of the Jedi Sol before leaving the order due to “internal turmoil” over her connection to the force. Mae was once thought to be dead, but re-emerges a fierce warrior determined to exact vengeance on those who wronged her. Stenberg are well known for playing Rue in The Hunger Games as well as their roles in Bodies Bodies Bodies, The Hate U Give, and Everything, Everything.

Leah and Lauren Brady are Young Osha and Mae

We get to see exactly what caused the rift between twin sisters Osha and Mae, and the latter’s vendetta against the Jedi, in episode 3 of The Acolyte. Playing the roles of the young versions of the characters are real-life sisters Leah and Lauren Brady. You have previously seen Leah Brady in the Christmas action movie Violent Night as well as an episode of The Umbrella Academy, while Lauren Brady has previously appeared in the film Midnight at the Paradise.

Lee Jung-jae is Sol

Jedi Master Sol is a compassionate and highly respected member of the Jedi Order. A stalwart warrior, Sol uses his power to defend those who can’t defend themselves, which