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A notable hallmark of The Acolyte is its strong emphasis on diversity and gender representation. All the actors have publicly praised the diversity in the cast, framing it as a groundbreaking development for Star Wars. Critics argue that this focus on gender and identity is less about storytelling innovation and more about checking political correctness boxes. The series’ setting during the tumultuous final days of the High Republic era provides ample room for storytelling that could go off the rails, with rumors swirling about potential cameos and connections to extended lore, including Darth Pagus.