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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Leslye_HeadlandLeslye Headland - Wikipedia

    Leslye Headland (born 1980) is an American film and television director, screenwriter, and playwright. She wrote and directed the play and 2012 film Bachelorette and 2015 film Sleeping with Other People.

  2. screenrant.com › star-wars-the-acolyte-leslye-headland-controversialWhy Is Leslye Headland, Star Wars' Next Showrunner, So...

    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.

  3. www.hollywoodreporter.com › tv › tv-features‘The Acolyte’ Creator Doesn’t Believe Her New Star Wars Series Is...

    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. By Brian Davids Writer Headland is ...

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Acolyte_(TV_series)The Acolyte (TV series) - Wikipedia

    The Acolyte, also known as Star Wars: The Acolyte, [2] [3] is an American science fiction television series created by Leslye Headland for the streaming service Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise, set at the end of the High Republic era before the events of the Skywalker Saga, and follows a Jedi investigation into a series of crimes.

  5. screenrant.com › star-wars-the-acolyte-non-fan-writer-leslye-headland-explainedThe Acolyte Showrunner Explains Why You Need A Non-Fan In The...

    Mar 20, 2024 · In a recent interview, Star Wars: The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland explained why the show's writers' room included one writer who wasn't a fan of Star Wars. The Acolyte has already sparked intense interest among audiences as the next debut in the upcoming Star Wars TV shows.

  6. www.imdb.com › name › nm2853516Leslye Headland - IMDb

    Leslye Headland was born on 26 November 1980 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Bachelorette (2012), Sleeping with Other People (2015) and Russian Doll (2019). She has been married to Rebecca Henderson since 18 September 2016.

  7. variety.com › 2019 › tvLeslye Headland on Her Writing-Directing Career and 'Russian...

    Oct 2, 2019 · Leslye Headland Hits Her Stride as Writer-Director and Co-Creator of ‘Russian Doll’. By Caroline Framke. SHAYAN ASGHARNIA for Variety. Eighteen months ago in the dead of a...

  8. www.nytimes.com › 2024/05/29 › artsLeslye Headland Hopes the Force Is With ‘The Acolyte’

    May 29, 2024 · Leslye Headland has been telling “Star Wars” stories onscreen since she was a teenager. Ostracized at school for being different, she retreated inward, making stop-motion films starring her...

  9. www.starwars.com › news › leslye-headland-interviewThe Acolyte Series Creator Leslye Headland - Interview

    Mar 19, 2024 · Leslye Headland, creator of the Star Wars: The Acolyte Original series, now on Disney+, talks about her film influences and love of Legends lore.

  10. www.hollywoodreporter.com › tv › tv-features‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Creator Leslye Headland Talks the Unique...

    Mar 19, 2024 · ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Creator Leslye Headland Talks the Unique Perspective of Her Upcoming Series. The writer-producer says the series, set 100 years before 'The Phantom Menace' will have a...