First English speaking role of Lee Jung-jae, a native South Korean. When he was offered the role of Master Sol, he only had four months to learn English. By the time filming began, he had learned enough to perform his lines.
This series takes place in the final days of The High Republic era roughly 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episodio I - La minaccia fantasma (1999).
In September 2024 it was revealed that the UK branch of The Walt Disney Company filed for £172 million in taxes for the series, which is equivalent to $231 million. This makes The Acolyte the most expensive Star Wars TV series ever made.
Amandla Stenberg is an accomplished violinist and performs on the score of the series using her grandfather's violin. She was given specific violin arrangements to perform by John Williams.
Features the first live-action appearance of cortosis, a rare gem in the Star Wars universe that has the ability to disrupt lightsaber blades without damaging the hilt. Despite that ability, it's not as durable as beskar.