According to Deadline, Queen & Slim actress Jodie Turner-Smith has officially entered final negotiations to join Lucasfilm’s newest Star Wars series for Disney+ The Acolyte.
In addition to The Acolyte, Lucasfilm is also currently developing a number of Star Wars projects including The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian Season 3, Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Cassian Andor series, and more.
She will be joining previously announced lead star Amandla Stenberg (The Hunger Games).
The Disney+ series will be written and executive produced by Leslye Headland (Russian Doll), who will also be serving as the showrunner.