The Acolyte boasts prolific actors such as the two main protagonists of the story: Squid Game's Lee Jung-Jae and The Hunger Games star Amandla Stenberg. The Acolyte doesn't shy away from James Henri-Thomas, either!
But who is the actor James, anyway, and where have you seen him before? Well, get to know more about the cast member and why he's a big deal on being added to the roster!
You May Recognize James Henri-Thomas in His Iconic Puppeteer Role
British actor James Henri-Thomas was accepted into the National Youth Music Theatre and eventually studied Drama at the University of Exter.
The 34-year-old lives in London with his wife, Susie Browning, and has "dabbled" as an actor and a particular alien in a galaxy far, far away.
James is best known for his film role as Osbourne in the 2018 World War film Hurricane where he starred alongside Game of Thrones' Ramsay Bolton actor Iwan Rheon. James was also one of the main protagonists in 2018's Christmas Perfection.
For TV roles, he was in The Windsors, and Electric Dreams, but had a more notable part to play in the Primetime Emmy Award-winning series This is Us, where he starred opposite Caitlin Thompson's Madison Simmons.
Most importantly, James has been a part of the Star Wars franchise in smaller (yet iconic) roles. One of them happens to be playing the puppeteer who appeared in Solo: A Star Wars Story (as Ram-Man), The Rise of Skywalker, and Andor season 1:
James' first chance to hop on one of Hollywood's major franchises was in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, where he was one of the Rebel Officers.
Apart from his stage presence and on-screen acting portfolio, he is an experienced pianist, singer, and saxophonist who previously played in several musical groups including Laurie Holloway Jazz Trio.
And wouldn't you know it? He's about to make a surprise return to Star Wars this June? Here comes James Henri-Thomas, who will be a part of the ensemble in the 2024 Disney+ series, The Acolyte!
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Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-Jae) and former apprentice Mae (Amandla Stenberg) reunite to investigate the ongoing series of crimes, unbeknownst to them that a much greater and scarier force is in the works behind the scenes.
Where does the Star Wars veteran James Henri-Thomas fit into this? Well...
Unfortunately, as of writing, James Henri-Thomas' highly anticipated role has yet to be revealed.
However, this should raise fans' hopes, considering that we'll once again be seeing James work on yet another Star Wars story! Keep in mind he forced himself to fit into a puppeteer suit that didn't fit him in Solo just so he could stay on set, expressing his enthusiasm to be on the franchise.
We'll be sure to keep you updated once his named role gets announced.
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For now, fans will have to wait until Star Wars: The Acolyte premieres its first two episodes on Disney+ on June 4.
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