Unsurprisingly, this trend will continue with the upcoming Disney+ series,The Acolyte.

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Other Theelins have made appearances inStar Warsmedia since 1997.

The inclusion of a Theelin is just one of the many ambitious ideas Headland pitched for the series.

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For example, she describesThe Acolyteas Kill BillmeetsFrozen, invoking a very unlikely film pairing.

It is sort of a joke, Headland explained.

The showrunner also teased wuxia-inspired fight sequences on the show.

Star Wars: The Acolyteis currently slated for a 2024 release on Disney+.