Creators of the new Disney+ series Acolyte issued a stern warning Star Wars She condemns misguided fanboys and says those who engage in what she calls “bigotry, racism and hate speech” are not real fans.
Acolyte Author Leslye Headland left the definitions of these terms open to interpretation. variety interview.
“As a fan myself, Star Wars “Telling stories from the past has been something I’ve felt myself,” she says. Star Wars “I am a fan, but I want to be clear: anyone who engages in bigotry, racism or hate speech… I do not consider them a fan.”
#Acolyte Creator Leslye Headland: “I know how frustrating past Star Wars storylines have been… I have great empathy for fans, but I want to be clear: I do not consider people who engage in bigotry, racism or hate speech to be fans.” https://t.co/FTLjRUFlTP pic.twitter.com/uku5djgZK7
— Variety (@Variety) May 29, 2024
AcolyteThe Force Awakens, which began streaming on Tuesday, is the latest Star Wars series from Disney to prioritize a female heroine and other diverse casting. As Breitbart News reported, Disney has cast “non-binary” actress Amanda Steinberg in the lead role and male-to-female transgender YouTube personality Abigail Thorne in a key supporting role.
Actress Jodie Turner-Smith also stars in the film, playing the lesbian leader of the witches’ coven.
The show’s focus on identity politics has led some to call it “The Wokelyte.”
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy recently said: Star Wars Fanboys answer questions in an interview with The New York Times.
“I think a lot of women who come into the Star Wars universe have a harder time in this regard, because the fanbase is so male-dominated, and they can get attacked quite personally,” Kennedy said.
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