Star Wars Fans Notice A Potential Luke Skywalker Connection In The Acolyte Trailer

The potential inclusion of Ahch-To in “The Acolyte” is a major way to connect the Star Wars prequel series to Luke Skywalker’s larger arc. After his apprentice Ben Solo (Adam Driver) turned to the dark side, Skywalker exiled himself to Ahch-To to find a deeper understanding of the Jedi religion. The planet, which is based on the Irish island of Skellig Michael, is eventually where Rey (Daisy Ridley) trains under Luke. Located in the Unkown Regions, Ahch-To has always been a question mark for Star Wars fans, as it is only introduced in the sequel trilogy.

If Ahch-To is featured on “The Acolyte,” it’s possible that the series will examine the relationship the High Republic Jedi have with their religion’s origins. Early speculation suggested that “The Acolyte” is actually about the Sith, which means that the villains could pop up on the sacred world to plant the seeds for their cause. The character seen on what could be the planet is Mae, played by Amandla Stenberg. 

While “The Acolyte” has a star-studded cast that features the likes of Carrie-Ann Moss and Lee Jung-jae, it seems like Mae is our protagonist who guides us through the beginning of the end for the Jedi. The official Star Wars website describes Mae’s character as someone who “gets swept up into a sinister mystery — one that puts her into the center of a conflict in unexpected ways.” Perhaps the mystery in question starts with Ahch-To.