Manny Jacinto hints at more about Darth Plagueis if "The Acolyte" gets renewed.

Darth Plagueis, a pivotal figure in Star Wars lore and the master of Ian McDiarmid's Emperor Palpatine, made his live-action debut in the finale of *The Acolyte.* His appearance generated significant excitement among Star Wars fans, who were eager to see what his next steps would be. In *The Acolyte,* Plagueis is introduced subtly as a hooded figure with disturbingly long fingers and a flat nose, observing the beloved anti-heroes Osha (Amandla Stenberg) and Qimir (Manny Jacinto) from the shadows. Unfortunately, just as this reveal occurred, the show was cancelled in an unexpected and disappointing manner, leaving the fandom devastated. This sentiment was especially felt by Jacinto, who shared his thoughts on the connections—or lack thereof—between his character Qimir and Plagueis, as well as what fans could have anticipated had *The Acolyte* continued. During a panel at FanExpo San Francisco, hosted by Maggie Lovitt from Collider, actor Jacinto addressed a fan's question regarding a potential future season of *The Acolyte*. He tried to be coy about what viewers might expect, especially considering the series' unresolved conclusion and his character's connection to Darth Plagueis. He states "Oh man, that's a tough question. They're not [connected], they're definitely not. Oh man, how do I answer that? What time is it? [laughs] There are definitely a lot of different theories, like who he is, because we never actually know his true identity. Is Qimir’s name actually Qimir? We definitely wanted to explore it. There was definitely going to be more of Plagueis in the second, or if not, the third seasons of the show, but I just can't say, because, you know, we could come back. I don't want to spoil anything or give anybody any false hope, but I would just say there was a lot more to explore, for sure." Despite the excitement surrounding the introduction of Plagueis, "The Acolyte" was abruptly canceled after its first season in August 2024 due to reportedly disappointing viewership numbers. The show featured an ensemble cast that included Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss. Although the show's future looks bleak, fans continue to voice their support. Jacinto's hint at more Darth Plagueis is hopefully a sign for fans to rally around in the fight to save "The Acolyte," which can currently be streamed on Disney+. Manny Jacinto Teases More Darth Plagueis - If 'The Acolyte' Gets Another Chance [Exclusive]