The Acolyte’s [SPOILER] look was inspired by a Guillermo del Toro horror movie and Gollum’s early designs
The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland opens up on Darth Plagueis' look
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The Acolyte endingmay have wrapped up a fair chunk of the story in a galaxy far, far away – buta surprise villain is still waiting in the wings.
Now, creator and showrunner Leslye Headland has opened up about the reveal of the mysterious figure, and what inspired its distinctive look.
Spoilers forThe Acolyte finalefollow. You have been warned!
In The Acolyte finale, a shadowy, imposing – yet oddly frail – figure emerges from the shadows of Qimir’s island cave. Star Wars fans will know its name, if not the look: it’s Darth Plagueis, who would go on to be the Sith master of Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine.
“I’m very proud of the character design. It took a long time,” Headland toldColliderof Darth Plagueis’ squid-like features.
Headland also mentioned how it was a “Crimson Peakreference”, a nod to Guillermo del Toro’s 2015 horror …
