In an engaging and insightful discussion, the cast of Disney+’s highly anticipated Star Wars science fiction series, The Acolyte, delves into the intricate and demanding process behind their impressive stunts. They share candid reflections on the countless hours of rigorous training, the relentless dedication required to perfect each move, and the creative inspirations that shaped these thrilling action sequences. From intense rehearsal sessions to the innovative techniques that brought their characters to life, the actors provide a behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary effort and artistry that went into crafting the high-octane stunts that are sure to captivate audiences.
The Acolyte Cast:
Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman, Carrie-Anne Moss and Margarita Levieva
Stream all episodes of The Acolyte Season 1 now on Disney+!
The Acolyte Cast:
Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman, Carrie-Anne Moss and Margarita Levieva
Stream all episodes of The Acolyte Season 1 now on Disney+!
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00:00I just jumped on the opportunity to be able to do my own stunts.
00:08It takes a whole family to make a stunt sequence.
00:21The first thing that Leslie said to me when I first met her is that she wanted to incorporate
00:26a lot of wuja and kung fu and samurai flair into the action of the acolyte.
00:32Working with the stunt team from a ground up type of progression.
00:44Being an actor, you're really just a small part of a much larger team.
00:55We started learning the choreography sequences for the big fight in the noodle shop.
01:01That was such a rewarding fight sequence to learn because I in kind of one fell swoop
01:06learned a lot of the fundamental pieces that I would use later in the shoot.
01:14We wanted the stranger to move very differently from what we've seen in the prequels and in
01:21the original trilogy.
01:22We really wanted to be very fluid and we wanted him to move like something we've never seen
01:27before.
01:28Like he was quick yet powerful but also sneaky.
01:32I insisted that I do most of my stunts, I just need to be able to do this once so that
01:37if my kids watch it I can be like, I did that.
01:40Even with training, you know, you wear a mask, we can't really see a tiny bit.
01:44It's easy to kill your stomach really quick, heart racing, you know, and many, he's working
01:50really hard, he's just wearing a mask, he's used to the regime, so that earned me a lot
01:54of respect.
01:55I think he put a lot of effort for this role.
02:13I wanted to do everything and luckily enough the stunt team, they appeased my wants.
02:19We became a family in there, truly.