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A notable aspect of the series' publicity includes a focus on identity politics. Multiple actors involved in The Acolyte have publicly discussed their identities—ranging from LGBTQ+ backgrounds to racial representation—as central to the show's identity. For example, Kiran Moss, a Jedi Master character, is inspired visually and thematically by Trinity from The Matrix, hinting at a possible focus on empowerment and rebellion.