“You’re not really paying attention to this story”: The Acolyte Creator Leslye Headland is Blaming Star Wars Fans Now for Misunderstanding Her Show
In a universe far, far away—or rather, right here on the blue planet—The Acolyte’s showrunner Headland’s candid critique has added more spice than a Tatooine sandstorm. Guess what’s the biggest battle in the Star Wars galaxy right now? It’s over labels! Headland’s in a force-choke of confusion. Why, you must wonder? Misinterpretations. Criticism. Unawareness.
Leslye Headland ( Credit: Lucasfilm)
Buckle up, young Padawans, because Headland’s firing back, and it’s not with a blaster!
Beyond Labels: Showrunner Headland Responds to “Gayest Star Wars” Speculation
“The Acolyte” Interview with Amandla Stenberg & Leslye Headland | majorfilmevents Youtube
Leslye Headland, Disney’s critically acclaimed showrunner, finds herself in a unique position with the series The Acolyte. But why? Her new Star Wars series, set during the High Republic, had attracted a sizable 11.1 million premiere viewers. However, a recent interview question has unintentionally spurred a discussion: Is The Acolyte really the gayest Star Wars ever?
This humor came from Headland’s opposition to LGBTQ+ creators’ exclusivity. During the series’ L.A. press conference, Headland defended her show, saying, “I was surprised!” However, the outpouring of responses to the conversation got her thinking about what constitutes “gay” in popular culture. She admitted,
Honestly, I don’t know what the term ‘gay’ means in that sense. I don’t believe I’ve created queer, with a capital Q, content. You’re not really paying attention to the story.
But where does this theory stem from? Well, the Aniseya twins’ biological lineage. On the banished planet of Brendok, Mother Aniseya (Jodie Turner-Smith) and Mother Koril (Margarita Levieva) oversee a coven of witches. Some viewers perceive them as a lesbian couple because of their strong bond and the matriarchal society in which they live.
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But Headland disagrees. She stresses, “They live in a society where men don’t exist.” Thus, it would be natural for them to be close. “It’s really reductive to call them lesbians,” she emphasizes. The Disney showrunner is also sure that she wouldn’t back down from representing the LGBTQ+ community. “I’m proud of being a gay woman and achieving this,” she says.
Lastly, Headland encourages viewers to go deeper into her work, while accepting a variety of interpretations. Even if The Acolyte isn’t a predetermined LGBTQ+ story, it examines unconventional relationships and cultures—sparked among the Star Wars community.
Filoni, the Force Behind the Witches? Headland Reveals Mentor’s Role in The Acolyte
“The Acolyte” Interview with Amandla Stenberg & Leslye Headland | majorfilmevents Youtube
Fans are debating whether The Acolyte can shift their focus. But it seems the creative development head, Dave Filoni, played a key role in shaping the series. In an interview with StarWars.com, showrunner Headland said Filoni mentored her through the unique timeline’s Jedi and Force-wielders.
Filoni himself provided Headland with his Aha! moment when he said, “You know, not all witches are Nightsisters,” debunking fan theories about the enigmatic Thread witches. Per costume designer Jennifer Bryan, they wanted to create a unique appearance because “purple…evokes a kind of royalty,” which represents the heightened status of these women.
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The discussion now shifts to who’s directing The Acolyte—Headland or Filoni? With the showrunner acknowledging Filoni as a mentor, the Force seems to be with Filoni on this one.
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