It is impossible to discuss star Wars TV show performer Without mentioning Manny JacintoA presence that grabs attention (and shows off your biceps).
performerPremiering on Disney+ in June 2024, it is set before the events of the Skywalker saga, when a series of murders reunites Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) with his former apprentice Osha.Amandla Stenberg) — and her undead twin sister, May. Sol quickly discovers that there are evil forces at work as May’s history with the mysterious Sith Master comes to light.
When Jacinto was introduced as a smuggler named Qimir, viewers enjoyed his antics as he helped Mae please her invisible leader. However, the fifth episode proved to be one for the history books when the Jedi warriors met a stranger who organized crime through Mae. In an epic battle, it was revealed that Jacinto’s character Qimir was the man behind the evil helmet.
Immediately after the episode aired, there was an outpouring of support for Jacinto. It wasn’t just Jacinto’s performance as an actor that fans cheered for, The Stranger also received the same amount of love on social media.
Many stars have explored the galaxy far, far away in various Star Wars films and TV series, making brief cameo appearances. Princes William and Harry had a brief appearance as Stormtroopers in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The scene was ultimately deleted before the film’s theatrical release, but the clip was later included.
creator Leslie Headland The reaction wasn’t surprising.
“The Stranger wasn’t even supposed to appear for much of the rest of the season before we even started filming. He was much closer to the tipping point of the second season arc,” Headland said. station July 2024. “But I saw Manny’s screen test early in pre-production and I thought, ‘If I don’t do this, there’s going to be riots in the streets. This is it. I’m going to have to rewrite the episode.’ Manny was really impressive in every way.”
Headland praised Jacinto’s ability to not only tell a compelling story, but also keep viewers anticipating a more sinister plot twist.
“As a filmmaker, I was like, ‘I’m sure this is going to work. If I can get Manny Jacinto, it’s going to work. Otherwise, this character doesn’t exist. We’re going to have to start over and figure something else out,'” she added. “I’m so grateful that he did the show, but he exceeded my expectations.”
Keep scrolling to see why star Wars Fans are rooting for the dark side thanks to Jacinto’s The Stranger.
1st introduction
Jacinto has his star Wars Debut performerHe appeared to be a simple smuggler named Qimir who was helping Mae get revenge for what happened in the past. Under orders given to Mae by Mae and Qimir’s master, she was to kill four Jedi from the past, one of whom was to be killed without a weapon. Qimir’s role was to supply the poison for one of the murders, but he stayed long enough for Osha to trick him into thinking she was Mae and extract more information from him.
It seemed to work, until Jacinto made a surprisingly seductive remark to Osha, telling her that she looked exactly like Mae. As a result, several fans kept their eyes on Qimir.
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disguise
The show’s fourth episode followed Sol and Osha as they attempted to stop Mae from killing Kelnacca, the new Jedi on her list.Jonas Suotamo), a reclusive Uki. However, May was already there with Kimir’s help. When she decided she did not want to continue the mission, she attacked Kimir and he appeared to be dead.
Meanwhile, the Jedi group encountered a mysterious figure wearing a helmet and wielding a red lightsaber (a color famously wielded by villains Darth Vader and Kylo Ren). This planned clash turned into an unknown villain (now known as the Stranger) facing off against a small group of Jedi warriors and winning.
His impeccable skills on the battlefield earned him even more support.
Unmasking
Because everyone wanted to know who was under the helmet. performer Didn’t keep Us Long wait. Jecki’s expert move (Dafne Keen) The stranger’s helmet was ripped off by the lightsaber, and Jacinto’s face was smashed into the screen.
The stranger didn’t seem too concerned about his identity being revealed as he continued to kill everyone there. His dedication to chaos and his costumes that showed off his impressive biceps made Jacinto’s episode an internet sensation.
Sweet moment
Antagonists need one of two things to appeal to the audience: a sad backstory or an interesting moment with another character. Us I sincerely hope that the two of you become lovers. star Wars The second path also provides hints about the Stranger’s past, but involves an unexpected connection with Osha.
After initially working with her sister, the Stranger makes it clear that he no longer trusts Mae’s devotion to him. The Stranger seeks out a disciple, but in the process discovers a natural evolution between him and Osha.
Episode 5 ended with Mae switching places with Osha, who collapsed against her will. The Stranger showed up, and like a true gentleman, he was kind enough to give Osha his jacket as a blanket.
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Knowing what your audience wants
There was no plot-related reason for Osha to wake up on an unknown planet in episode six and follow a stranger bathing in a lake. Nevertheless, performer blessed Us The scene where Jacinto takes off his clothes and later comes out of the water felt like something out of a movie. star Wars It’s fan fiction (and a compliment).
heighten tension
The entire sixth episode focused on Osha learning more about the strangers, including the fact that they weren’t as different as she initially thought. Osha even wore a helmet, but the preparation leading up to that moment was even more exciting.
Osha and the Stranger shared a few emotionally intense and sexually tense scenes. But in the hours since the episode aired, Osha wasn’t the only one affected. Star Wars fans have been incredibly grateful to Headland for bringing the scenes of Osha and the Stranger bonding on their private island to life.
