The Acolyte was canceled by Disney last year.

Manny Jacinto attended Megacon Orlando over the weekend, and he dropped a few tantalizing hints about the Stranger's true identity. According to attendees such as Lianna, he confirmed that "Qimir" - the name Jacinto's character first used - is just an alias. Curiously, Jacinto noted that he was also given hints about the Stranger's true name. That suggests he's playing an already-established character in Star Wars lore.

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He'd Be The Perfect Darth Venamis

There's been intense discussion about how Star Wars Expanded Universe for clues.

There's one likely candidate from Legends lore: Darth Venamis, who was previously a Bith but has presumably been reinterpreted. In Legends, Darth Venamis was actually Plagueis' rival; Plagueis' own master had trained two potential successors, a direct violation of the Sith Rule of Two. The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland had always teased that her show was an exploration of the Rule of Two, and this would be the perfect fit.

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A Character I Desperately Want To See More Of

There's some evidence The Acolyte's cancelation may have been a mistake; while the show didn't have the viewership to justify its budget, it has had a surprising longevity for Disney+. The story isn't quite over yet, because a number of tie-in novels are known to be in the works, and it's possible Justina Ireland's Wayseeker - whose starring character Vernestra Rwoh has a strong tie to the Stranger - could be an essential read. We'll hopefully get some more clues to The Acolyte soon.

Source: Liana