FIRST LOOK: Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae in new Star Wars series 'The Acolyte'

In the upcoming series, Lee Jung-jae plays Master Sol, a well-respected Jedi Master. Photos: Handout

Special footage mainly starring actor Lee Jung-jae from the new Star Wars series The Acolyte was unveiled in celebration of Star Wars Day, which takes place every May 4 as a play on the famous phrase "May the Force be with you".

In the special footage released on YouTube, Lee -- dressed in traditional Jedi Master apparel with a hairstyle reminiscent of the venerable Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn -- delivers a thrilling action performance and discusses behind-the-scenes moments.