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Recent revelations, particularly from insiders close to the production, confirm Filoni's mentorship role for Leslie Hedin, a key figure in the creation of The Acolyte. Hedin openly credits Filoni as a guiding mentor—highlighting his influence on the show's themes and character decisions. Notably, Filoni advised the inclusion of witches beyond the iconic Nightsisters, resulting in Leslie Hedin crafting a story centered around a lesbian coven of Force-wielding witches, including two black female twins conceived without fathers.