Will Lee Jung-jae Play a Villain in 'Star Wars: The Acolyte'?

'Star Wars: The Acolyte,' a Disney+ original series, features Lee Jung-jae, the star of 'Squid Game.' He is a very familiar actor to Koreans because he has appeared in numerous Korean films.

In particular, he has mainly played impressive villain roles in Korean films. Therefore, many Korean movie fans expected Lee Jung-jae to play a villain like Darth Vader in Star Wars.

The role Lee Jung-jae plays in Star Wars: The Acolyte is a Jedi whose name has not yet been revealed. Yes, he is a Jedi. In Star Wars, Jedi are righteous knights who use the magical power called 'The Force.' Contrary to what most Koreans expected, it appears that Lee Jung-jae is playing a hero.**

Reportedly, Lee Jung-jae plays a teacher who trains young Jedi. While investigating a series of crimes, he encounters a former student (Amandla Stenberg) who gave up on her Jedi training. They discover that the Sith, a dark order of knights who are the opposite of Jedi in the Star Wars universe, are plotting something.

This series is said to go beyond the traditional good vs. evil dichotomy and delve into the ambiguous boundary between good and evil. In particular, the Sith, who have always been portrayed as the ultimate evil in Star Wars, are said to be depicted as the oppressed in this series. While previous Star Wars movies have been set during times when the evil forces had seized control of the galaxy, this series takes place 100 years before 'Star Wars Episode 1.' During this period, the Sith, the dark order of knights, were not close to dominating the galaxy; rather, they were on the verge of extinction.**

However, that doesn't mean there's absolutely no chance of seeing Lee Jung-jae as a Star Wars villain. The creators of 'The Acolyte' have said that this series is a story told from the villain's perspective. And in Star Wars, it's a very common trope for a Jedi knight to fall to the dark side. So, as the story progresses, we might get to see Lee Jung-jae wielding a red lightsaber as a villain.**

Star Wars: The Acolyte will be released on Disney+ sometime in 2024.