Mark your con calendars—because London Film & Comic Con 2025 just added a rising name to its guest list. Robert Timothy Smith, the actor behind the mysterious Jod Neel in the upcoming Star Wars: The Acolyte, is confirmed to appear at Olympia this summer. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the darker corners of the galaxy (and the Disney+ queue), Jod Neel’s presence in The Acolyte has sparked speculation, memes, and more than one “Sith or not?” Reddit thread. And now the man behind the mystery is bringing his lightsaber-sharp energy to one of the UK’s biggest geek gatherings. Who Is Robert Timothy Smith—and Why Should You Care? Smith might not be a household name—yet—but The Acolyte has a habit of turning actors into canon legends. His role as Jod Neel is still mostly under wraps, but early footage and behind-the-scenes teases point toward a character with major Dark…
