[This post contains spoilers for episode 5 of The Acolyte]
Manny Jacinto, known for his role as Jason Mendoza in The Good Place, has mostly been in more serious roles since his days of yelling “Blake Bortles” while throwing a Molotov cocktail. His recent projects include Top Gun: Maverick and Nine Perfect Strangers. Fans who miss his comedic antics might not have to wait long, though!
Qimir’s Reveal Delights Fans
Jacinto’s Qimir is emerging as one of the standout characters from Disney+’s series The Acolyte. Episode 5 took an unexpected turn by revealing Qimir as a Sith Lord. Many fans were taken aback, especially after seeing his impressive physique as he unmasked.
Even Jacinto’s former co-stars responded to the reveal. An X user noted, The himbo from the Good Place becoming the hottest man alive was definitely not on my bingo card,
and D’Arcy Carden affirmed, it was on mine.
A Storm of Reactions
Fans have been vocal about their excitement. Responses range from astonishment to admiration:
If I had a nickel for each time Manny Jacinto plays a character that is masterfully pretending to be someone completely different than he actually is…
Manny Jacinto as a villain is truly the best casting I have ever seen ever. The power this has on me… I am literally going to be unbearable for six months
Rigorous Preparation Behind the Scenes
The actor’s dedication goes beyond just acting; he trained extensively for his role in The Acolyte. Reflecting on his preparation, he mentioned, This was the first time I really got to dig into something with so much action and really make use of my dance background. We worked on everything.
From boxing to choreography, Jacinto put in months of effort to perfect his scenes.
A Holistic Trainer Experience
Physical conditioning was crucial. As Jacinto shared, They conditioned my body so that I could get through this five-person fight scene.
Praise from Co-Stars
D’Arcy Carden expressed joy seeing her previous costar excel in a new role. While discussing her experiences playing Janet in The Good Place, she humorously recalled scenes like singing Cher’s “Believe” and creating the iconic Neutral Janet character.
Jacinto did confess to being dishonest for quite some time regarding his character’s true nature, teasing fans with vague responses. But now everything is out in the open, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled.
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