Jacinto had minor roles in Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) and Top Gun: Maverick (2022) and portrayed Qimir in the Star Wars series The Acolyte (2024). He also provided the voice of Scott Denoga in the Disney Channel animated series Hailey's On It!

Jul 4, 2024 · Ever since the big reveal in Episode 5 of Star Wars: The Acolyte —and yes, some juicy scenes from Episode 6 as well—the internet has been set ablaze with images, video clips and thirst tweets about...

Jul 1, 2024 · The Stranger sometimes visited Manny Jacinto in his dreams. It was during production and the actor —who made his Star Wars debut in The Acolyte ’s two-episode premiere as Qimir, the smuggler/potion maker and accessory to Amandla Stenberg’s assassin Mae — was preparing for the role in the seclusion of the small town of Windsor, about 40 ...

Jul 17, 2024 · With The Acolyte’s first season all wrapped up, Jacinto talks fight-scene training, getting cut from Top Gun: Maverick, and what he hopes to do in season two.

Jul 19, 2024 · Manny Jacinto was the breakout star of 'The Acolyte' as the villainous Qimir/The Stranger. Here he discusses his training for the role and the show's ending.

Aug 22, 2024 · However, that changed today when Manny Jacinto (Qimir/The Stranger) shared a simple yet heartbreaking post on Instagram. Jacinto shared a shot of him and Amandla Stenberg (Osha) from the...

Aug 23, 2024 · The Acolyte star Manny Jacinto shares a simple but heartfelt tribute to the Star Wars Disney+ TV show, officially canceled by Lucasfilm.

Sep 2, 2024 · Star Wars' actor Manny Jacinto has said making Season 2 of The Acolyte is now his personal life goal. Digital LA shared a video of Jacinto at Atlanta Dragon Con where he was asked what he wants...

Jun 27, 2024 · The Acolyte star Manny Jacinto opens up about his actual Star Wars role. The newly revealed villain talks about killing all those Jedi.

Jul 17, 2024 · As it turns out, Manny Jacinto brought some relevant experience to “The Acolyte”: He understands how to change characters. Jacinto is best known for “The Good Place,” the hit NBC sitcom on...