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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.
Leslye Headland is an American film and TV creator, known for Bachelorette, Sleeping with Other People and Russian Doll. She was born in Los Angeles in 1980 and married Rebecca Henderson in 2016.
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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.
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4 days ago · Leslye Headland discusses the enemies-to-lovers dynamic between Osha and Qimir in The Acolyte.; Headland appreciates fan creativity and support, and emphasizes her personal experiences in fandom.
Jun 24, 2024 · The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland is pushing back against trolls’ claims that the show has made Star Wars “woke” by including queer characters.. Set roughly a century before the events of 1999’s The Phantom Menace, the Disney+ series centers on Mae and Osha (both played by Amandla Stenberg), twins who find themselves at odds as Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) investigates a killing ...
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...
Jun 6, 2024 · Leslye Headland loves Star Wars. Even before you clock the Leia tattoo on her hand, her fondness for the galaxy far, far away becomes quickly apparent when talking with her, so encyclopedic with...
