Amandla Stenberg’s The Acolyte is the new addition to Disney’s Star Wars roster, which continues the House of Mouse’s formula to bank on small-screen releases since the debacle of The Rise of Skywalker. Moreover, following the mixed reception to the sequel trilogy, in recent years, fans have been warming up to the prequel trilogy, which was initially panned upon their release.
But while the public perception towards the prequels has changed over time, a majority still holds the original Star Wars trilogy at the top, and for good reason. However, Stenberg, who is not new to controversies, had a surprising answer when asked about her favorite entry in the franchise.
Amandla Stenberg Named Revenge of the Sith Her Favorite in the Franchise
Amandla Stenberg is no stranger to finding herself amidst internet outrage since her early days in the industry. From garnering racist backlash for playing Rue in The Hunger Games to being criticized for being too light-skinned for Starr Carter in The Hate U Give, the road to success has been bumpy for her. With her new Star Wars show, The Acolyte, hitting the streaming platform, the actress once again leaned toward the controversial ground when asked about her favorite film in the Galaxy far, far away.
Opposed to naming any film from the revered original trilogy, which many consider the peak of the franchise, Stenberg deemed Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith as her favorite in the franchise. While this is far from the popular belief, as fans criticized the threequel for its reliance on style over substance and is often considered one of the weakest entries in the series, many did come to her defense.
I like this answer 🔥! pic.twitter.com/LkuMoAGpcw
— ⚡️Mystic Voltsy⚡️ (@xvoltsy) June 1, 2024
I will defend the prequels until the end of time.
— GoldenAgeGeek (@GoldenAgeGeeks) June 1, 2024
Hot take: the prequels were good.
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The odds are in her favor this time
— Komrade + Kommander (@KMNDR_) June 2, 2024
She must be… pic.twitter.com/ycaIx64kIk
— Eric Pellinen (@EricPellinen) June 1, 2024
Considering Stenberg has been subject to numerous controversies over the years for numerous reasons, even in the face of extreme challenges, she continues to be true to herself.
Hayden Christensen Welcomes Amandla Stenberg to the Star Wars Family
Ahead of the release of The Acolyte, Amandla Stenberg received a word of encouragement from the star of her favorite Star Wars movie, Hayden Christensen. In a wholesome video, the former Sith Lord shared his excitement for the new show, welcoming Stenberg to the Star Wars family, and even suggested a meet-up during a Star Wars celebration event.
He said:
I just wanted to send you a quick message to say congratulations. And I’m very excited for the show, and wanted to wish you all the best and welcome you to our Star Wars family,
Reasonably starstruck by Anakin star’s response, the actress stressed that she is honored to step into the Galaxy far, far away and walk in Christensen’s footsteps.
The Acolyte and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith are available to stream on Disney Plus.
