‘The Acolyte’ Casts ‘The Hunger Games’ Alum In Main Role

Fans of Star Wars got some pretty great news at Comic-Con!

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On Friday, Amandla Stenberg’s casting was announced.

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Amandla is best-known for her role in “The Hunger Games.”

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She played the role of young Rue opposite star Jennifer Lawrence.

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There’s not much known about her role in a galaxy far, far away.

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She finally announced her casting on Instagram while wearing a Darth Maul jersey.

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“Next stop: a galaxy far, far away… I am so excited to finally announce I’m joining Star Wars: #TheAcolyte !” she wrote.

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She added, “Honored is an understatement. May the Force be with you.”

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Ahmed Best, best known as Jar Jar Binks, commented, “Welcome Amandla. The galaxy is better with you in it.”

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