MOVIE
Jedi Master Lee Jeong-jae "'Light Saber' from 'Acolyte'"
On the 7th (local time), the 'STAR WARS Celebration' event was held at the Excel Center in London, England, and the new 'Star Wars' universe was revealed.
This event is held every year on Easter Day and marks its 15th anniversary this year. At this event, new works in the ‘Star Wars’ universe will be introduced and various experiences will be provided to ‘Star Wars’ fans.
On this day, Lee Jung-jae appeared with the production crew and cast of ‘The Acolyte’ and received cheers. While the teaser for 'Acolyte' was released for the first time, Lee Jung-jae explained that his character is Master Jedi. He explained that he was very moved when he first held the 'light saber' in the action scene.
In addition, some of Lucasfilm's other 'Star Wars' series works were also released, with Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy, director Jon Favreau, director James Mangold, and actors Diego Luna, Adrina Arjona, Kyle Soller, Dennis Goff, and J. International stars including Navieve Aurélie, Andy Serkis, Jude Law, Daisy Ridley, and Mads Mikkelsen attended.
'Star Wars Celebration' will run until the 10th, and Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Giancarlo Esposito, Gwendoline Christie, etc. are scheduled to attend.
Lee Jung-jae said at the live stage attended with actress Amandla Stenberg, who co-starred in 'Acolyte', "I was happy to be able to show you the trailer for 'Acolyte'" and "It is the most interesting story of 'Star Wars' so far." “I think it will be a story.”
Meanwhile, Lucasfilm's 'Acolyte', starring Lee Jung-jae, will be released exclusively on Disney+ in 2024.
Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr
