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From the outset, the creators and promotional materials have emphasized The Acolyte’s focus on diversity, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ representation. The show’s promotional narratives loudly declared it would feature a cast packed with LGBTQ+ talent, including the first transgender actor in Star Wars history. Series star Jod Turner Smith praised the show for its “wave of more inclusive and beautifully represented Star Wars shows,” emphasizing that the series would reflect a more matriarchal and diverse universe.