Arrowverse Actor Reportedly Joining Star Wars' Phantom Menace Prequel

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Summary Actor David Harewood reportedly joins Star Wars' The Acolyte prequel series in a smaller role.

Harewood, known for his role in the CW's Arrowverse as Martian Manhunter, adds more star power to the prequel trilogy's prequel series.

Harewood's role in the upcoming Star Wars series remains undisclosed, adding anticipation for fans of the actor.

A new report claims an actor from the CW's Arrowverse has a role in Star Wars' upcoming prequel series The Acolyte. Set to begin streaming in June, The Acolyte will feature several different Jedi Knights who lived 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace as they investigate a dark new threat. As such, it appears as though the show will be featuring yet another popular actor in a not-yet-disclosed role.

On The Hot Mic podcast, insider Jeff Sneider revealed that actor David Harewood reportedly has a smaller role in the upcoming Acolyte series. Harewood is best known for his role in the CW's "Arrowverse" of DC Comics live-action shows where he played the Martian Manhunter, having a prominent recurring role on Supergirl specifically.

While Harewood's reported casting is exciting, it's not yet known who he might be playing in the galaxy far, far away.

Source: The Hot Mic/Jeff Sneider