This week, Alysia Leach of TheDirect reported that Abigail Thorn has been cast in the upcoming Star Wars series, Star Wars: The Acolyte. According to Thorn’s agency, her character is named Ensign Eurus. The ensign designation strongly suggests that Eurus will be part of the Galactic Republic’s military.
Thorn’s casting also makes her the first transgender actor to portray a non-minor role in the Star Wars screen media, which is a significant milestone.
Thorn is best known for her YouTube channel Philosophy Tube, where she doles out philosophy lessons with a healthy side of drama. As for screenwork, she was a cast member in Sky Atlantic’s Django series and the BBC’s Ladhood. Thorn is also an award-winning stage actress and playwright.
Star Wars: The Acolyte is set to debut in 2024. No date or season has been announced, but we should get one soon considering that filming on the project reportedly wrapped earlier this month. The series will stream exclusively on Disney+.
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