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From the outset, The Acolyte was positioned as a heavily LGBTQ+ themed project. Engagements by cast and crew, including lead actress Amandla Stenberg—who is openly nonbinary, queer, and intersectional feminist—highlighted this emphasis. The series appears to prioritize queer identity and activism, with some commentators cheekily noting that it might be “the gayest Star Wars yet.” This phrase has circulated widely on social media amid criticisms that the show is more about promoting activist agendas than delivering traditional Star Wars storytelling.