Star Wars' Tradition Perseveres: The Acolyte Carrying on an Astonishing New Practice
In the galaxy far, far away, a legendary hip-hop group from New York continues to make an impact. On this week's episode of The Acolyte, we catch a glimpse of Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh in a chat with Senator Isedwa Chuwant, a senator from the peculiar planet Abednedo. While the episode doesn't explicitly name the senator, subtitles and the official Star Wars website point to Senator Isedwa Chuwant.
Now, you might think, "Star Wars names are always weird" – and, with Abednedo beings, you'd be correct. They're intentionally eccentric. The species made their debut in The Force Awakens, and are best recognized for the enigmatic Resistance pilot, Ello Asty, a character crafted by J.J. Abrams, with a name inspired by the Beastie Boys' album, Hello Nasty.
Ever heard their classic track, "So What'cha Want?" Say it fast, and it'll bring to mind the senator's name. The Beastie Boys connection doesn't end with Senator Isedwa Chuwant. According to Wookiepedia, several Star Wars authors and creators have continued this peculiar tradition in books and visual guides.
In the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary, character names like Roodown, Munica, and Brasmon Kee pay homage to Beastie Boys songs, just like Ello Asty's name. There are also characters named Sowa Chuan, Oddy Muva, and Awls Ooteek, all Beastie Boys song titles. Wookiepedia delves deeper into the intriguing connections.
Senator Isedwa Chuwant's appearance raises an interesting question: are there more Star Wars names inspired by Beastie Boys songs? Absolutely.
Catch Senator Isedwa Chuwant on the latest episode of The Acolyte, streaming on Disney+.
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- Io9's latest update suggests that Senator Isedwa Chuwant's name in 'The Acolyte' could be an homage to the Beastie Boys, following the tradition of their influence on Star Wars names, such as Ello Asty.
- Curiously, Roodown, Munica, and Brasmon Kee, characters from the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary, bear names inspired by Beastie Boys songs, just like Ello Asty, a Resistance pilot in The Force Awakens.
- Wookiepedia further explores the connections, revealing the presence of other Star Wars characters named after Beastie Boys song titles, such as Sowa Chuan, Oddy Muva, and Awls Ooteek.
- If fans are wondering if there are more Star Wars names inspired by Beastie Boys songs, the answer is a resounding yes, given the extensive list of characters on Wookiepedia that carry these names.
