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Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Star Wars announces Maul Shadow Lord animated series for Disney Plus with Sam Witwer returning
Lucasfilm has officially announced a new Star Wars animated series centered on Darth Maul, set to premiere on Disney+ in 2026. Titled Maul — Shadow Lord, the series will feature Sam Witwer reprising his role as the voice of the iconic Sith Lord. The announcement was made during Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, where Witwer joined Lucasfilm executives on stage to tease the upcoming project. Witwer is well-known among fans for voicing Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. During the panel, Lucasfilm's chief creative officer Dave Filoni and vice president of animation Athena Portillo debuted a sneak peek at the series. The preview appeared at the end of a montage celebrating 20 years of Lucasfilm Animation and was met with loud applause from fans in attendance. Portillo highlighted Witwer's deep involvement in shaping the series, noting that he has been reviewing scripts and offering input throughout the development process. 'Sam Witwer's involvement in the show has been pristine,' she said. 'Dave Filoni and Sam created the character for animation, and so it's very important to hear his thoughts as well for the character depth.' Witwer shared that Maul — Shadow Lord is set about a year after The Clone Wars, as Maul recovers from his defeat by Ahsoka Tano. The story will explore new aspects of the character, revealing traits shaped by his turbulent past. 'We learn some different things about this character,' Witwer explained. 'He's got some different traits that you wouldn't necessarily think he has that make perfect sense from what he's been through.'
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Star Wars' Darth Maul Animated Series Coming to Disney+ Next Year, With Sam Witwer Voicing Villain
A new 'Star Wars' animated series focusing on Darth Maul is coming to Disney+ in 2026, with Sam Witwer returning to voice the iconic villain. The news of the series, titled 'Maul — Shadow Lord,' was announced at this year's Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo on Friday with Witwer on hand. He has previously voiced Maul several times, including in animated series 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' and 'Star Wars Rebels' as well as in the 2018 film 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.' More from Variety Korean Crime Thriller 'Nine Puzzles' Set at Disney+ Mikey Madison Passes on Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars' Movie With Ryan Gosling Kelly Marie Tran on How 'Wedding Banquet' Empowered Her to Come Out as Queer and Why 'Star Wars' Racism Is a 'Microcosm for the Social Climate' Lucasfilm CCO Dave Filoni and VP of animation Athena Portillo revealed a surprise sneak peek at the show during a panel spotlighting 20 years of Lucasfilm Animation. The final shot of a video celebrating the anniversary appeared to be from the new Maul series, making the crowd go wild. During a panel after the announcement, Portillo said fans can expect to learn 'a lot' about Maul in the series. 'Unfortunately I can't tell you too much, but what I can say is Sam Witwer's involvement in the show has been pristine,' she said. 'I'm very excited about him being able to review the scripts and provide input in all of that as well. Dave Filoni and Sam created the character for animation, and so it's very important to hear his thoughts as well for the character depth.' Witwer revealed that the series takes place 'about a year' after the Clone Wars, so he's 'dusting himself off a bit' after Ahsoka 'kicked him to the curb.' 'We learn some different things about this character,' Witwer continued. 'He's got some different traits that you wouldn't necessarily think he has that make perfect sense from what he's been through.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
