In the last month, a new agent of the dark side has shaken up the galaxy far, far away. The Acolyte revealed that Manny Jacinto’s character, Qimir, was secretly the dark Master pulling the strings behind the titular Acolyte. Now that the debut season of the Star Wars streaming series has concluded, fans are still left wondering about the mysterious Stranger. In an interview with io9, Jacinto expressed relief at finally being able to discuss his role openly and share details about the character.
Jacinto revealed that he was unaware of certain plot twists, such as the appearance of Plagueis in the finale, and experienced shock as a viewer when he saw the scenes for the first time. He discussed the Stranger’s feelings about the new presence on the world and the introduction of a new acolyte.
The actor also touched on the preparation for fight scenes and the challenges of learning choreography quickly. He discussed the Stranger’s connection to Vernestra and the realization of their shared presence. Jacinto also delved into the relationships his character has with different characters, such as Mae and Osha, and how they differ.
Overall, Jacinto expressed excitement about the potential for further exploration of the characters and relationships in future seasons of the series.