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Jun 20, 2024 · Leslye Headland, showrunner of the Jedi drama starring Amandla Stenberg, is proud to inspire LGBTQ fans, but says the story is being read in unintended ways.
- Brian Davids
Jun 14, 2024 · Leslye Headland, creator of The Acolyte, faces backlash on social media - some criticisms rooted in racism and misogyny, despite her lifelong love of Star Wars. Headland's connections to Harvey Weinstein spark concern, but her play "Assistance" serves as a critique of her time at Miramax.
- Senior Editor-Star Wars
Jun 27, 2024 · While Manny Jacinto may possess the hands that actually killed multiple Jedi on the most recent episode of The Acolyte, the credit/blame actually lands at the feet of show creator Leslye...
6 days ago · The Acolyte's creator Leslye Headland unpacks Episode 6, dishes on the new enemies-to-lovers ship Osha and Qimir, and teases whats to come.
Jun 13, 2024 · Luckily, queer writer-director Leslye Headland’s new Disney+ series The Acolyte is another very welcome breath of fresh air in the galaxy far, far away, and its most recent episode, centering on a coven of lesbian space witches — yes, really — is its most absorbing yet.
Jun 12, 2024 · As for why that origin story takes place within a female witchcraft community, Headland says she took inspiration from the Nightsisters of Dathormir seen on another Star Wars...
Jul 1, 2024 · Following the brutal twist in Episode 5, 'The Acolyte' showrunner Leslye Headland teases a darker, emotional finale — and confirms a huge fan theory.
