LESLYE HEADLAND FULL ACOLYTE INTERVIEW REACTION 

It just hurts to see people who really do not give a shit about Star Wars, being in charge of Star Wars.

“Whether you’re excited about that direction or not, that’s not my business.” No, that’s **literally** your business. Your ACTUAL business is entertainment.

"These are not the jedi we see in the prequels" Ki Adi Mundi randomly in the background

"apathy is death. worse than death, at least a rotting corpse feeds the insects and beasts" that is all i feel for this franchise now

The fact they hired the personal assistant of havery weinstein is shameful. Disney is finished.

It’s fucking wild that the people in control of Star Wars are allowed and encouraged to actively antagonize the fan base.

Leslye Headland's lack of self awareness is mind blowing

Theory's coverage of the interview has been viewed over 25 times more than the actual interview itself 😂

"Please! I'm too weak!" -Palpatine after watching this interview probably

Every time Headland opens her mouth, she reveals just how little she actually knows about SW. Amazing. . .

Leslye tries to sound so insightful in this interview, but she seems to just ramble on trying to convince herself that she gave us such great storytelling. When someone talks a mile-a-minute to try to get their point across, it usually means they themselves have major doubts in what they're even defending.

I like that she's equating the Sith, the embodiment of evil, with the Rebels and the counter-culture movement. Makes sense.

Leslie was Harvey's acolyte.

The ironic thing is she's on record saying she was afraid to touch cannon and that's why she produced a show well before the prequels. Clearly she didn't understand that affecting the past changes the future. Everything about this show impacts the cannon negatively.

I’m convinced now that the writers and producers of this series were never exposed or ever part of a school play or even a high school drama production. It’s like “we never did that before, so we’ll do it here.” The series really feels like a bad high school play…

The whole thing about "It's a birthday change" is completely stupid on their part. A birthday change would be, "He was canonically born on January 7th, but now they changed it to October 28th". That's a birthday change; when it's a change of the day someone was born in the same year! This was having someone be alive 40 years before they were even supposed to be born! This is more than just a "birthday change"; this is a "birthyear change"!

14:55 “Whether you’re excited or not, that’s not my business.” That’s the problem. That SHOULD BE your business as writer/director.

I still can't believe Hollywood will even associate with Leslye Headland, given that she was Harvey Weinstein's personal assistant and knew what was going on.

I want her to name 3 other wookies other than Chewbacca.

I hope an interviewer asks disney sometime "why do you hate star wars"?

Kathleen Kennedy: “I told you it would come to this! I was right! The fans are taking over!” Fans: “The oppression of disney will never return! You have lost!” Kathleen Kennedy: “No... no... no! YOU BE CANCELED!”

Even if the acolyte took place 500 years prior to phantom menace. Yoda would still be alive. And yet he still cannot sense any of this. WHY? Because Disney doesn’t care, that’s why.

I feel like Leslie is on a set to give her cred, that shelf setup screams, "quick go to the company store so she looks like she knows what she's talking about"

It's not about a birthday at all. The whole point of the prequel trilogy is that the Sith are finally coming out of hiding to orchestrate their ultimate plan of taking over the galaxy by instigating the clone war and playing from both sides to destroy the republic. The Phantom Menace has the Jedi say "the Sith have been extinct for a millennium" "I do not believe the Sith could've returned without us knowing" " hard to see the dark side is ." The Sith in the Phantom Menace confirm that they have been in hiding for that entire time when Darth Maul says "at last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we will have revenge." When Qui gon says "I have encountered a vergance in the force" "located around a person?" "A boy " The point in the Phantom Menace is that Anakin is a unique thing in the force that you don't see every day. The Sith are something that you do not see every day anymore. The acolyte series runs headfirst at 1000 miles an hour into every plot point from the Phantom Menace like it's a fucking brick wall ! That is the problem. Not only is a vergence in the force not an oddity, it's happened to an entire planet that is supposed to be lifeless after a huge hyperspace disaster. Witches have created two force sensitive beings that the Jedi are now aware of. The problem is the story in the acolyte diminishes the intelligence of the Jedi and makes you ask "how in the hell could they have missed all this?" It goes back to the skit that SWT did where Palpatine is trying to seduce Anakin. "what? Two?" Lmao When JJ blew up Vulcan in Star Trek 2009, it was a huge controversy up until the point that you realize it's an alternate timeline. No conflicts with the established lore. If this show came out and said this is an alternate timeline, it would be the same thing. But the fact is they didn't pay enough attention to the source material in its own internal logic. They are using the concepts of Star Wars like a vergence in the force, but they are ignoring the fact that the Phantom Menace treats these things as a mystery and an oddity. It's jarring for somebody who is going to watch the Phantom Menace after they see the Acolyte. This interview makes me understand what Leslie is trying to do much better and actually appreciate what she's trying to do better. The Jedi are Haughty assholes without oversight in the high Republic era. OK fine. But the fact that I'm getting this from this interview and not from the content itself is a huge issue. If Manny's character is supposed to be the good guy who is the rebel, that's great. Don't set this story 80 years before the main story where the roles are completely reversed.

"it's about a birthday" is a way to reduce the argument down to something trivial to make it seem unreasonable that people are upset about it. They do this shit all the time. They know they are wrong, so they do this shit to gaslight people.

"Anakin was seduced by the dark side" Yes, because Palpatine took off his robes and took a skinny dip in the Polynesian Spa, GODDAMNIT LESLYE

That impression of Palpatine at the intro...I can't 🤣 sounds like Palpatine doing a Palpatine parody 🤣🤣🤣

It would appear that the top shelf in Leslye Headland’s room has what I presume is a Y-Wing. If so, it is built with backward facing engines.

The fact that Leslye Headland fundamentally doesn't understand the issue with Ki Adi Mundi, just highlights why she had no business directing a Star Wars project. Also, the fact that she's only willing to do "safe" Disney approved media...really underscores the corporate cowardice of the Disney/ Lucasfilm operation. The girl interviewing her is the prime target demographic for their new Disney Star Wars girl brand.

I find it hilarious how both these people have no idea what they’re talking about and they made Star Wars show

I never understand why people hated on Hayden. I thought he was great in both episodes. Especially episode 3, he’s one of the reasons we all got to see the best duel in movie history!

you added a lot of dialogue to what Mundi said in the prequels. all he says is that the sith have been extinct for a millenium. in the little meeting where we see Mundi, nobody there has actually seen the sith character yet. they just speculate that she was trained by a rogue jedi. so far, the continuity is entirely preserved as the only person who knows there is a POSSIBLE sith (and he might not even be, based on his own wording) is Sol. Sol may not survive, and we can't really judge the continuity of this thread until the show is over. He also never knew anything about the creation of the twins specifically.

Y'know when a "geek media outlet" unironically calls themselves "The Mary Sue", it tells me all I need to know about where they stand

I feel sorry for the assistants who had to assemble all those legos specifically for this interview

Bruh I feel like Thomas Shelby at the very end watching Leslye Headland speak

The line "He was seduced by the dark side of the force" is a line from the Bible. It references the Book of Judges and the Book of Kings and how people in power become seduced by their own wicked hearts because they can do what they want. The cycle continues throughout history of how Good people become bad people mostly by their own selfishness.

Acolyte was suppose to be top tier Star Wars material I can’t fathom how people’s political ideas bleed into what is suppose to be a show revolving around the rule of 2 during the high republic

I very much dislike that people who cannot respect George’s legacy and don’t understand Star Wars, are the ones who take charge of the franchise. I’m done.

Leslie Forehead seriously thinks it that she is this generations Tarantino, but she's this generations Tommy Wiseau.

Why was the interviewer even mad at this lmao

When I saw the thumbnail I thought for a second it was an interview between Theory and Leslye

The Acolyte seems like it was written by a thirteen year old who only watched a Star Wars clip compilation and decided it was fanfiction time.

Did you just ask a serious question about a Sexual Predator making everything sexual? Should be in prison with Harvey.... her boss..... who as a personal assistant knew about and set up meetings between Harvey and his victims at motel rooms.

I would like to take a moment sir to let you know that I appreciated this video. You were honest and that makes a whole world of difference.

Leslye Headland motivated me to finish my book. If she can get her garbage published then I should have no problem at all considering I know I'm better at storytelling..

SHE BETTER NOT TOUCH KOTOR I SWEAR TO FUCKING GOD

You should be forced to take a Star wars quiz on canon and Eu content and get at least an 90% to be allowed to work on the franchise. If you can't name all 7 lightsaber forms no job

excellent breakdown of this interview

You can really hear physical pain in theory's soul When he's joking about revealing themselves to the jedi

Everything is sexual with Lesbi Head-land because she was Harvey's personal assistant. Think of the things that she saw and did under his tutelage. SHE was HIS Acolyte. This show is the actual story of her life.

Cool new intro to your video 🔥🔥

"You know what the fans would love? Having you on the Mary Sue." Disney

Hayden is a good actor. Watch him in Shattered Glass. That’s where his full drama acting is on full display.

bro for a split second i thought this was an interview with you and her 😭

Head, shovel, shovel head? Spade head? Head spade? Shovel head is fine but I think a spade is more accurate than a shovel because a spade is more square than a shovel

The shelf behind Headland is pure prop. I would put money on it that as soon as Headland is fired or has another project, every bit of Star Wars back there is going in the garbage or back to the person she borrowed it from.

I'm constantly amazaed by how charitable this guy can be. To me, Leslye is doing all that on purpose to destroy whatever is left of the canon so you're forced to accept their agenda driven slop

lmao I thought that was Miniladd in the thumbnail

YO, your analysis of Anakin's motives is just *chefs kiss* perfection!

I love the fact when the video ends. Theres a picture of Cillian Murphy with a gun to his head. Thats the perfect reaction to the interview

You should ask them to put Ron Weasley into Fantastic Beasts as a full grown man, then secretly change the info on his Wiki page to include something ridiculous like "He had a spell caste on him where he ages in reverse for a hundred years then ages normally again once he becomes an infant and that's how he grows up with Harry Potter"

You have always been spot on you’re so well spoken so knowledgeable and you get to the point Disney should’ve hired you ages ago.❤

Dude.... listening to you talk the Star Wars movies is like being in an awesome book club. I'm loving how you break down the stories.

“My go to person when I have questions is Pablo” That explains so much about why this show is what it is.

The funiest thing is the room she is sitting in. That is just some backroom at the studio or somesuch. I had that shelf unit when I left home because it was the cheapest piece of crap I could afford. It's a broom closet and they threw a bunch of toys on the shelf.

What character design, you made the sith villain have a smile face helmet and put a very obvious fake beard on one of the actors

People like Leslie Hedlund treat sexuality like a religion. It is absolutely a core defining characteristic to them. That's why they create the character around it instead of creating characters with actual depth of character.

15:37 Tommy Shelby in the bottom right corner perfectly describes every actual star wars fans feelings while watching the Acolyte

Dooku is 15 years old at this time, he is training to be a Jedi

Thank you theory for pointing out these keys points and discrepancies.

I love how she does this interview on the tiniest youtube channel because it's the only one whole will glaze her the whole time they're interviewing her

For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were -the guardians of- picking grass and moss.

Just started watching this dude. It's nice that he cares about Star wars this much.

As a chef, I could say then if someone doesnt like a dish i make i could just say "you like, you dont like, thats not my problem"

I literally can’t put a coherent sentence together to describe my frustration with this show and the people that made it

It occurred to me that a good explanation for the Ki Adi Mundi problem is: "what if General William T. Sherman showed up in a Revolutionary War film?" Then I realized understanding that explanation requires one knowing who Sherman was and what the Revolutionary war was. Not a safe bet with these writers.

Tbh it was you who convinced me about Hayden’s acting as well as the speech pattern he chose. You should be in working in the starwars department with Dave Filioni and Sam Witwer!

Watch an episode have Han Solo as a Jedi and they’ll still say “It’s so silly, they’re upset about a birthday-“

Lesly Headlands' face looks like the poster boy for those 80's ads about joining the marines.

My problem with this show is that they are trying to drag the Jedi through the mud. Making them extremely irrational and gray in their motivations. Also they make them look absolutely dumb, and they just don’t act like Jedi.

Yep when Obi Wan sees Maul for the first time he literally asks “what was that”

love the videos mate recently found your channel subbed keep up the great work these people need to be held to account for this abomination that is star wars acolyte

You should invite her to and interview, like, respectful conversation but pointing out the issues with the acolyte, and asking what drove her to make those decisions and stuff. Like facing more lore oriented fans. I mean, the acolyte is the first Star Wars content I dropped

Quentin Tarantino with makeup. You can't unsee this. Suffer/laugh as I have suffered/laughed.

its amazing how this interviewer is not as tough on the camera as she is on twitter

The entire nerd shelf behind her , id bet my life is production design.

It’s puzzling why Hollywood insists on cranking out media where every character is morally bankrupt, unappealing, or just plain annoying. This trend reflects a misguided belief that moral ambiguity equates to depth. In reality, it often results in a disengaged audience left with no one to care about or root for. There was a time when media offered a clear distinction between good and bad. Heroes were admirable, villains were loathsome, and the moral lines were boldly drawn. Sure, it might have been less "realistic," but it provided a satisfying narrative clarity that is sorely missing in media like The Acolyte. We don't need every character to be a paragon of virtue, but a little more effort in creating someone-anyone-worth investing in wouldn't hurt. The Acolyte epitomizes this unfortunate trend, delivering a story devoid of any likable characters, leaving viewers with a sense of detachment rather than engagement. Hollywood, it’s time to reintroduce some clear-cut heroes and villains. Let’s bring back the days when audiences could leave the theater feeling something other than apathy.

Hold on, here's a theory. Hedland goes to Hidalgo and Filoni for advice and they knowingly give Ki Adi Mundi-esque bad advice in order to set fire to the project so they get to do what they want when Acolyte goes down in flames.

the interviewer went on a big rant about how you’re attacking women and insulting your appearance on twitter

They better not touch kotor. EVER

6:15 Calling a Sith lord a part of the counterculture is like calling a Choas Lord in warhammer 40k the resistance when they are pledged to 4 Dark Gods and are sacrficing children to summon demons. Makes no sense at all.

It’s amazing to me that there is nobody gate keeping the lore to any of these properties , I can’t even comment I’m so pissed !

That Picky Blinder image of Thomas Shelby at the end of the video summarized very well ur feelings toward The Acolyte 😆

theory ask headland for a interview, so you can explain these points to her directly

The bit explaining about Anakin's selfishness was very well said.

The Sith were Jedi who discovered the Big Fun Time of the Dark Side. So why can't Jedi in another far off sector be different. "What Yoda does not know won't hurt him" is one of this sector of Jedi's saying.

The very sight of these imposters insults me.

Love how she pauses for a full 20/30 seconds between what shes saying to try think of things that sound like a starwars thing to say and makes it sound like if i told my 6 year old to tell me about starwars 'uuuuummmmmm' 'eeerrrmmmmm' 'hhhmmmmmmm' 🤣🤣🤣

She’s probably trying to prove her “interest” or “love” for Star Wars. With all those Lego sets behind her.

“At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi” means nothing now! Literally Palpatine getting pissed off at dooku for almost dropping the ball forgetting kill loose ends