Star Wars: The AColyte

Victoria Monét’s Hot Streak Is Extending Into The ‘Star Wars’ Universe, As She Will Soon Release A Song For ‘The Acolyte’

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Victoria Monét won Best New Artist at the 2024 Grammys because Jaguar II was so overwhelmingly dominant that the Recording Academy had no choice but to reward her. It’s not all rainbows for Monét, considering “ongoing health issues” forced her to drop out of a few festivals this summer, but any setback has been overshadowed by piling up consistent wins. While she won’t be able to perform a few festivals in June, she just dropped the Dave Meyers-directed “Alright” video, which honored Janet Jackson and earned over 1.4 million YouTube views in 48 hours. So, Monét’s hot steak forges on.

And on Thursday, June 13, Monét more or less joined the Star Wars universe. Because why not? According to a press release, Monét will sing “an original end-credit song, ‘Power Of Two,’ for the Star Wars series The Acolyte from Lucasfilm.”

“Having my song be a part of the classic Star Wars franchise via The Acolyte is such an honor, and I’m thrilled for everyone to hear it when they see how it ties into the overall storyline!” Monét said in a statement. “D’Mile and I had a great time making the song and hope the world loves it as much as we do.”

The press release additionally relays that “Power Of Two” will be available to stream on all DSPs on Friday, June 14.

The Acolyte premiered on Disney+ on June 4. The fourth episode is due on the streaming service on Tuesday, June 18.

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Trailer Arrives Starring Amandla Stenberg, Jodie Turner-Smith

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' Trailer Arrives Starring Amandla Stenberg, Jodie Turner-Smith

The wait is over, and fans are excited for Star Wars: The Acolyte, the newest series to enter the Star Wars universe from Disney+. The first-look trailer is exciting, to say the least, and if you’re a Star Wars fan, you now have a first look at cast members Amandla Stenberg and Jodie Turner-Smith in their starring roles.

Now check this out, The Acolyte was hyped up back in 2023, primarily due to the diversity within the cast. I mean, let’s see, Stenberg is starring alongside Lee Jung-Jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss. 

Interestingly The Acolyte is Star Wars’ take on the crime thriller genre, starring Lee, as Shadow and Act reportedly puts is a Jedi Master who goes up against Stenberg, a warrior who is connected to the Jedi Master’s past. “As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…” the official description states.

The series creator is Leslye Headland, who serves as executive producer with Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef. Co-executive producers include Charmaine DeGraté and Kor Adana, with Rayne Roberts, Damian Anderson, Eileen Shim, and Rob Bredow producing.

Headland will direct the first two episodes. Other directors include more diversity with South Korean Kogonada, Alex Garcia Lopez, and Hanelle Culpepper. Michael Abels, best known for his music on Get Out and Us, will serve as series composer.

The Acolyte’s first two episodes will premiere on Disney+ on June 4.

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