Star Wars (via an official visual guide) revealed interesting new details about Qimir (Manny Jacinto), the main villain of The Acolyte series on Disney+. Qimir, also known as The Stranger, made his presence felt in The Acolyte after he wielded his red lightsaber and started killing several Jedi on the planet of Khofar to cement his status as a formidable foe. While he was initially introduced as Mae Aniseya's (Amandla Stenberg) friend and incompetent sidekick, the reveal that Qimir is a Dark Force user led to many questions about his origins. Created and directed by Leslye Headland for Disney+, The Acolyte follows the story of a former Padawan who reunites with his former Jedi Master during the High Republic era. They investigate a series of crimes that lead them to uncover a sinister secret tied to the Dark Side of the Force. The Acolyte's cast includes Lee Jung-jae, Amandla Stenberg, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, and Carrie-Anne Moss. Star Wars Confirms 5 New Details About The Acolyte's Qimir Read full article on The Direct.