Musk's Disapproval Of 'The Acolyte' Elon Musk, the tech mogul known for his candid opinions, recently targeted Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, accusing her of jeopardizing the "Star Wars" franchise with what he calls "woke" propaganda. His criticisms are focused on the latest spinoff, "The Acolyte," which features a storyline involving "lesbian space witches." Musk's comments sparked widespread debate on social media, where he compared Kennedy to the Death Star, labeling her a "franchise killer." The Controversy Around 'The Acolyte' Kathleen Kennedy, who has been leading Lucasfilm since its acquisition by Disney in 2012, has defended her choice of Leslye Headland to direct "The Acolyte," now streaming on Disney+. The series aims to diversify the "Star Wars" universe, featuring minority actors like Amandla Stenberg, who identifies as nonbinary and gay, and Korean star Lee Jung-jae. The ...
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