Summary
- Manny Jacinto spoke about the backlash to The Acolyte in an interview.
- The backlash was not limited to criticism, with the actors also facing racist attacks online.
- Despite being an inspiration to many, Manny Jacinto’s experience on the show was heartbreaking.
Acolyte Star Manny Jacinto, who plays Chimire/The Stranger, shared his thoughts on the backlash and criticisms of the show. Star Wars The situation the show faced, after it was confirmed that the show had been cancelled, was even more poignant. Acolyte The controversy began before the show premiered, although it was not Star Wars Never before have films and TV shows faced such backlash, and the viciousness of the rhetoric in this case has been astounding. The attacks have gone far beyond review bombing and criticizing the show (although that has happened, too); the actors themselves have often been attacked as well.
In accepting Nuvo Magazine, Acolyte Manny Jacinto specifically responded to the fact that he and his co-stars Star Wars The show premiered. Jacinto explained:
“I try not to dwell on it too much because it’s just a black hole… I learned early in my career that if you’re going to believe in the good, you have to believe in the bad.”
It was heartbreaking to learn that Jacinto and the show’s other great actors were treated this way, something Jacinto likened to “A black hole.”
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After The Acolyte Cancelled, This Is Even More Sad
Few people would think Acolyte It was a perfect performance; however, despite Acolyte Something has gone wrong, and it’s clear that the backlash against the show, its creators, and its cast has gone beyond what is appropriate or acceptable. The level of racist attacks the cast has endured online makes it clear that, at the end of the day, the hatred for the show is often not genuine. Star Wars Or is there anything else the show could improve on. Sadly, this is nothing new in the series either.
Star Wars Actors like Moses Ingram and Kelly Marie Tran are also very familiar with this type of online harassment. Not only have they spoken out about the issue, but fan favorites Star Wars Actors like Ewan McGregor have used their platform and popularity to call for an end to this behavior. Unfortunately, even the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi himself have apparently failed to stop the trend from continuing. Acolyte.
Now, given that Acolyte The show was not renewed for a second season, and things got even worse. Manny Jacinto’s experience was heartbreaking enough, but considering his words in the context of the show’s cancellation is simply devastating. As Jacinto made clear in that interview, he hoped to be an inspiration to a younger generation of aspiring actors, especially Asian boys who could now see themselves on screen through Chimera. While he undoubtedly inspired many, this work was done against a hostile backdrop and ended in disappointing fashion, to say the least.
It’s hard to say what ultimately led to Star Wars’ Decided not to renew contract Acolytebecause these conversations take place behind closed doors and may never be made public. Acolyte There are legitimate questions, and the backlash is almost certainly a factor. Sadly, this means Acolyte Ended Star Warsas Manny Jacinto made clear in an interview, it’s a painful process.
source: Nuvo Magazine
Acolyte 
3.5
The Acolyte is a TV series set in the Star Wars universe, set during the end of the Republic, when both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire are at the height of their influence. The sci-fi thriller follows a former Padawan who reunites with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes – all leading to a Darkness that breaks out from beneath the Earth and prepares to put an end to the Republic.
Cast Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Joonas Suotamo, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Leah Brady, Manny Jacinto, Rebecca Henderson, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jodie Turner-Smith, Dean-Charles Chapman, Lauren Brady, Anthony J. Abraham, Thara Shöön, Danielle Xin Yao Waterman, Sienna Khiroya, Jeramiah Evans, Dan Milne, Thomas Coombes, Archie Singh Swali, Nick Court, Ed Kear, Jumayn Hunter, Scroobius Pip, Abigail Thorn, Margarita Levieva, Amy Tsang, Saskia Allen, Deborah Rosan, Tabitha Alege, Paul Bullion, Indra Ové, Derek Arnold, Lewis Young, May, Master Thor, Kyle Naka, Yod Vandal, Jackie Long, May, Zimier, Master Vernestra Rowe, Master Indara, Sister Aniseya, Master Tobin, Padawan Tobin, Little Osha, Felix, Tasi Lowa, Young Padawan, Prisoner, Olega Erchin, Master Olega, Padawan Olega, Scavenger, Ensign Eurus, Sister Collier, Ensign Wren, Scout Saria, Ensign Shima, Elder Djarin, Master Lakshay, Master Holden, Master Ki Adi Mundi, Jedi Knight
Season 1
Streaming service Disney+
Screenwriters: Leslye Headland, Charmaine De Grate, Kor Adana
DirectorLeslye Headland, Alex Garcia Lopez
Leslye Headland, producer
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