Forbidden Love Ignites Controversy In Disney+’s Star Wars: The Acolyte

Disney+ Appoints Adelaide Waldrop As The Intimacy Coordinator For The Upcoming Star Wars Series, The Acolyte, Sparking Speculation About Potential Romantic Subplots In The Dark

By Amitabh Mukherji
March 29,2023
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The forthcoming Disney+ series, The Acolyte, is set to delve into unexplored areas of the Star Wars universe with a focus on the dark side of the Force. As fans eagerly await its release, recent updates provide insights into the show’s development.

Intimacy Coordinator Hints At Potential Romance

Romance In Star Wars

Adelaide Waldrop has been named the Lead Intimacy Coordinator for The Acolyte, according to her agency’s website. This announcement suggests the possibility of a romantic subplot in the Star Wars series. However, the presence of an intimacy coordinator doesn’t necessarily imply explicit content, as such professionals are often involved in overseeing scenes involving kissing or other forms of physical contact.

Misconceptions Around Intimacy Coordinators

The Rings of Power

A similar misunderstanding arose during the production of The Rings of Power, when an intimacy coordinator was hired, and audiences speculated about the inclusion of sexual content. In reality, only kissing scenes appeared in the streaming series.

The Acolyte’s Forbidden Romance Possibility

Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala

Intriguingly, the engagement of an intimacy coordinator for The Acolyte raises questions about the show’s narrative, given that it is expected to focus heavily on Jedi characters who are forbidden from forming romantic attachments. This rule played a significant role in the prequel trilogy, where Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala engaged in a clandestine love affair.

Exploring Familiar Themes And New Perspectives

The Acolyte
The Acolyte

The Acolyte could revisit the theme of forbidden love, presenting a dilemma for a Jedi character torn between love and loyalty to the Jedi Order. Alternatively, the series may explore the consequences of a romance involving a Jedi Knight and a Sith Lord. As details remain limited, the possibilities are open to speculation.

Currently in production, The Acolyte is expected to premiere sometime in 2024.

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