The Acolyte creator and showrunner, Leslye Headland, finally came forward and admitted that the Disney+ show had one major flaw, particularly regarding its release on the streaming platform. Star Wars fans had high hopes for The Acolyte, mostly due to its High Republic era setting and the fact that it was going to bring a new story to the table, not connected to the Skywalker Saga. Unfortunately, the show didn't pan out the way many wanted, and it was quickly cancelled by Disney after it received harsh backlash and demanded an extremely high budget.In the most recent issue of Empire Magazine, The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland gave a brief quote about the Disney+ show's release in 2024, essentially admitting that there was one major problem with the way the series was given to fans. Since The Acolyte's release, Headland has stood firm in defending her creative decisions throughout its eight episodes and has made it clear that she had specific plans for the show to continue.Lucasfilm Read full article on The Direct.