New Details On Why THE ACOLYTE Was Cancelled By Disney And Keanu Reeves Almost Played Sol

Many fans of The Acolyte I wondered why Disney cancelled the Star Wars series after Lucasfilm set up a story arc that could continue to build and explore Darth Plagueis’s story. Now, all will be left unresolved for the characters’ story arcs.

The news of the cancellation was met with a mixture of disappointment from fans and indifference from others. Then there are some cast members, who were surprised by the decision.

There was some speculation that the backlash Star Wars The community contributed to the decision to cancel the show, but according to Hollywood insider Jeff Sneider, The Acolyte It was canceled simply because it didn’t have enough viewership to convince Disney to continue investing money in the series.

It is explained: “Insiders explain that The Acolyte It was canceled because the ratings were poor and there’s really nothing more to say, although at least one cast member said they were surprised by the decision.

“I was told that The AcolyteRatings plummeted after the first two episodes, while with AndorRatings steadily increased throughout the season, so much so that the series was renewed for a second season. Andor It also received outstanding reviews, while The AcolyteReviews have been more mixed.”

Well, low viewership is usually the reason why shows get canceled. While there are plenty of fans who are vocal online, there are obviously not enough for Disney to want to keep the show.

Sneider also said that the rumor regarding actor originally in the running for a role in the series was true; he was Headland’s first choice to play Jedi Master Sol. However, a scheduling conflict prevented him from signing on, so the role went to Squid Game star Lee Jung Jae.

Reeves could still show up in a Star Wars project at some point as “Lucasfilm continues to pursue the actor, whose interest has been noted internally.”