Why Did The Acolyte Cost So Much to Make? Budget Breakdown Explained
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Star Wars' latest TV show, The Acolyte, reportedly has a massive budget of $180 million, bigger than the original trilogy’s budgets combined.
Offering a new perspective of the Force and a sneak peek of what the Jedi Order looked like at its peak during the High Republic era, The Acolyte brings Star Wars fans 100 years before the start of Episode 1 of the Prequels.
So, how is this massive budget being allocated?
As revealed by The Acolyte series creator, writer, and director Leslye Headland in an interview with the New York Times, the series has a whopping $180 million for the eight episodes.
A significant portion, $49.2 million, is dedicated to pre-production costs, ensuring that every aspect of the series is meticulously planned and prepared. The remaining $130 million is for reshoots and post-production, guaranteeing that the final product...
Star Wars' latest TV show, The Acolyte, reportedly has a massive budget of $180 million, bigger than the original trilogy’s budgets combined.
Offering a new perspective of the Force and a sneak peek of what the Jedi Order looked like at its peak during the High Republic era, The Acolyte brings Star Wars fans 100 years before the start of Episode 1 of the Prequels.
So, how is this massive budget being allocated?
As revealed by The Acolyte series creator, writer, and director Leslye Headland in an interview with the New York Times, the series has a whopping $180 million for the eight episodes.
A significant portion, $49.2 million, is dedicated to pre-production costs, ensuring that every aspect of the series is meticulously planned and prepared. The remaining $130 million is for reshoots and post-production, guaranteeing that the final product...
- 6/19/2024
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