Summary
- The Acolyte will challenge the notion that the Jedi are perfect gods and reveal their flaws and humanity through Yoder’s character arc.
- Yoder’s journey mirrors the experience of fans in 1999, who were shocked by the revelation of the imperfections of the Jedi Order.
- Yoder’s interactions with Jedi Padawan Jackie Lang hint at a dynamic that will challenge his beliefs and potentially lead to his fall to the dark side.
25 years later Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Acolyte is making key criticisms of the Jedi Order an explicit part of the story. For more than two decades, audiences have viewed the Jedi Order through the lens of Luke Skywalker’s romance and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s sacrificial heroism. That’s why George Lucas’s portrayal of the Jedi Order in the movies The Phantom Menace It’s a surprise to the audience; they suddenly realize that the Jedi Knights are not gods or supermen. The past glory is just an illusion, because the Jedi Knights are flawed.
Charlie Barnett told Screen Rant in an exclusive interview (Russian Dolls, Chicago Fire, Men in Black 3) revealed his Acolyte The character Yord Fandar will go through a very similar character arc.
It’s like the moment you realize your parents aren’t gods, you know what I mean? There’s that mysticism going on, and I think Yord is committed to the idea that the Jedi are gods. He’s a Jedi, and he’s fairly new to the position, so he’s very excited to do this…
When I was growing up, every time I saw a Jedi, they were perfect. I felt like, “They’re all gods!” But seeing the raw edge of their humanity, and even going back and watching some of the movies and seeing Anakin struggle with these things and seeing Obi-Wan talk to him and express the same feelings? I love those mixed human dynamics. Those are the parts that Yoder really let me explore.
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Yoder is a Jedi Knight and Guardian of the Jedi Temple, he is an overachiever and a rule follower. His need to be a by-the-book Jedi Knight has messed up his mind.
Created by Leslye Headland
Actor Charlie Barnett
The story is set a century before the Skywalker Saga—”Before the Empire, Before the ThreatAs Lucasfilm put it – Acolyte The first time Yoder has shown the heyday of the Jedi Order. In the heyday of the Republic, the light of the Jedi shone throughout the galaxy, forcing the Sith to hide in the shadows. But Barnett’s comments suggest that the flaws of the Jedi are hidden, not non-existent, and Yoder’s experience will force him to recognize this fact.
The dynamic between Yoder and Jedi Padawan Jackie Long sounds particularly interesting. In other interviews, Daphne Keen has stated that her character is more capable than Yoder, despite the age gap; this realization alone was enough to unsettle Yoder, prompting him to realize it. After all, if he believes that “the Jedi are gods” and he himself is a Jedi, then he is undoubtedly a bit conceited – and pride is the path to the dark side.
Yord’s journey sounds like Star Wars Fans got their first look at the prequel-era Jedi Order in 1999. At the time, there was an outcry against Lucas’ vision, and Yoder will likely be met with the same anger and indignation. Acolyte It may start with one follower of the dark side, but others may find themselves falling to the dark side as well.