Amandla Stenberg expressed that the abrupt cancellation of The Acolyte isn’t surprising, attributing it to the hateful backlash the project faced from the start.
Stenberg discussed how fandom echo chambers contribute to divisiveness and influence decision-making in large companies like Lucasfilm, which can undermine diversity efforts.
Stenberg highlighted the past patterns of backlash faced by diverse narratives in the Star Wars franchise, specifically pointing out that the industry’s silence continues to empower these sectors.
The article criticizes Lucasfilm for its decision to cancel The Acolyte without addressing flaws, viewing it as a sign of cowardice rather than sound business strategy.
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