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Manny Jacinto Calls for More Romance in Franchises

10/31/2025

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Manny Jacinto expressed interest in reprising Qimir amid fan campaigns for the scrapped Hunt for Ben Solo movie.
Fans were disappointed by The Acolyte's cancellation, though the series is available on Disney+ and featured a romance between Qimir and Osha, played by Amandla Stenberg.
Jacinto said there should be more romance in franchises and proposed second-season ideas, including Qimir's link to the Knights of Ren and his past with Vernestra.

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Story summary

Manny Jacinto expressed interest in reprising Qimir amid fan campaigns for the scrapped Hunt for Ben Solo movie.
Fans were disappointed by The Acolyte's cancellation, though the series is available on Disney+ and featured a romance between Qimir and Osha, played by Amandla Stenberg.
Jacinto said there should be more romance in franchises and proposed second-season ideas, including Qimir's link to the Knights of Ren and his past with Vernestra.