The fight scenes in Disney+’s The Acolyte are getting more and more intense as the series progresses, and the latest confrontation between Lee Jung-jae’s Master Sol and Manny Jacinto’s Qimir is probably the most shocking yet satisfying of all.
Episode 5 of Season 1 left fans at the edge of their seats following one of the best lightsaber fights in the history of Star Wars. Apart from this, fans were also treated to revelations and new mysteries.
Lee Jung-jae And Manny Jacinto’s Fight Scene In The Acolyte Left Fans Stunned
So many great fight scenes occurred in The Acolyte Episode 5, but one of the most unforgettable is the duel between Lee Jung-jae’s Master Sol and Manny Jacinto’s Qimir. They began an impressive hand-to-hand combat, landing each punch with utmost conviction.
When Sol got the more advantageous side, he grabbed his lightsaber and brandished it towards Qimir, attempting to decapitate his head for good, but then Osha stopped him. This scene left the viewers in awe of the actors’ remarkable fight stunts and their acting skills.
It’s easy to see how Lee and Jacinto poured their hearts into this scene. As a newly introduced Jedi master in the Star Wars community, the actor already proved he was perfect for the role. Showrunner Leslye Headland praised him in an interview with NextShark:
Lee Jung-jae knows how to switch from being emotionally available and vulnerable to being completely guarded and in control. He knows how to be formidable and intimidating, and then he can switch to being just absolutely heartbreaking in terms of how fragile he is. I don’t know many actors who can do that.
When asked by Forbes what he thinks is the most challenging part of playing Master Sol, Lee responded, “I’d have to say it was successfully pulling off the role of a Jedi.” To be viewed as a respected Jedi is already a difficult quest because it has to be earned.
The actor is aware that he is portraying a character with almost a 50-year legacy, so he has to maintain consistency. But then, he also wants to give Master Sol his unique identity.
“There were also parts about Sol that I had to make up on my own,” he explained. He needed to consider a lot of things to make sure he portrays the character in “both the traditional image of a Jedi and Sol’s individual” simultaneously. Was Master Sol’s move in the latest episode considered Jedi-like? Fans think there’s something dark in here.
Fans Speculate Master Sol Exposed His ‘Dark Side’
A fan shared a video clip on Twitter of the fight scene between Master Sol and Qimir, and netizens were quick to react and comment on it. Check out their sentiments below:
His dark side came out! Lee Jung-Jae really put his all into this role and I’m fucking loving it!!!!
— 024InoculantBias (@Bassheadbird24) June 26, 2024
Now that's not very Jedi of him lol
— That One Guy (@ravenbrah1701) June 27, 2024
Looks like we have a hint at what he did with his darkness 👀
— Aguiloso (@_aguiloso) June 27, 2024
It was very interesting to see his dark side come out, makes me wonder if he had a similar situation in the flashbacks we haven't seen yet 👀
— Master of the force L.J (@MasterOfThe4rce) June 26, 2024
You could feel the Dark Side on him.
— María del Mar (@marymarpr) June 26, 2024
Do you think Master Sol’s dark side really showed in here? There are still three episodes left so hopefully, fans will see more of these thrilling fight scenes and mysteries unfolding in the coming weeks.
The Acolyte is streaming on Disney+.
