As per the latest reports by Deadline, Lucasfilm has decided to cancel The Acolyte season 2. The revelation comes too close to creator Leslye Headland having expressed her plans to continue with the series on multiple occasions, including an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly dated July 21, 2024.Sharing her thoughts on the possible story direction for The Acolyte season 2, Headland mentioned:"....I think if we're allowed to continue telling this story, you'll see more of Vern's history with the Stranger and how that's affecting the decisions she's making now.”However, as fans of the show now know, Lesley Headland's ideas about the second installment of the show will not lead to fruition.Lucasfilm opts to cancel The Acolyte season 2, bringing an end to the spin-off series of Star Wars View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAs previously stated, Lucasfilm has decided to step away from the production of The Acolyte season 2 after an averagely successful first season. The cancellation comes following the show receiving mixed reactions from the audiences with most branding it as too woke or a stark deviation from the essence of Star Wars.While The Acolyte season 1 had opened to great numbers, the ratings had started tanking as more episodes were added to the show. For media conglomerates such as Disney declining ratings for big-budget projects such as The Acolyte equals losses, which is why they might have reached a unanimous decision regarding its cancellation.That being said, the cancellation comes as a big blow for those who have grown to like The Acolyte, especially after the season finale ended on a major cliffhanger. About The Acolyte season 1 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe events of The Acolyte season 1 were set at the end of the High Republic Era in the Star Wars franchise, approximately 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The plot of the show chronicled a renowned Jedi Master looking into a string of crimes leading him to a former Padawan apprentice while uncovering dark forces along the way.The cast of The Acolyte season 1The cast and crew of The Acolyte season 1(Image via Getty)The main cast of the show comprised:Amandla Stenberg as identical twins Osha and MaeLee Jung-jae as SolRebecca Henderson as Vernestra RwohJodie Turner-Smith as Mother AniseyaCarrie-Anne Moss as IndaraCharlie Barnett as Yord FandarDafne Keen as Jecki LonManny Jacinto as the StrangerJoonas Suotamo as KelnaccaDean-Charles Chapman as TorbinMargarita Levieva as Mother KorilDavid Harewood as Rayencourt, andHarry Trevaldwyn as MogGuest appearances in the show included:Derek Arnold as Ki-Adi-MundiThara Schöön as Tasi Lowa, andHassan Taj as BazilAlthough The Acolyte season 2 has been cancelled by Disney and Lucasfilm some of the other spinoff Star Wars projects including The Mandalorian and Ahsoka are being renewed with some even proceeding with their own spin-off series.