[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] Actor Lee Jung-jae, who gained global recognition through the Netflix drama 'Squid Game,' has been cast as the lead in the Star Wars series 'The Acolyte,' Hollywood entertainment media reported on the 8th (local time).
According to reports from Deadline and others, Lee Jung-jae will soon appear in this production by Disney Plus, starring alongside Black actors Jodie Turner-Smith and Amandla Stenberg. Although Disney Plus has not commented on Lee Jung-jae's casting, the media confirmed it through multiple Hollywood sources.
However, it has not been revealed which character Lee Jung-jae will play or what the storyline of 'The Acolyte' will be. 'The Acolyte' will be written and executive produced by director Leslye Headland, who co-produced Netflix's 2019 series 'Russian Doll.' UPI News assessed that this Star Wars casting will mark a new milestone in Lee Jung-jae's Hollywood career.
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