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The cast, particularly actress Amandla Stenberg, has also been vocal about the series’ emphasis on diversity and representation. Stenberg, who identifies as non-binary and is an active LGBTQ+ advocate, has claimed that The Acolyte makes science fiction safe for marginalized groups, heralding it as a milestone for representation. This emphasis on identity politics echoes the broader pattern seen across recent Disney Star Wars projects—prioritizing social messaging over storytelling.