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Exciting news for Star Wars fans: a new animated series titled Maul: Shadow Lord is on the horizon, focusing on the iconic villain, Darth Maul. The announcement came during the Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, where Lucasfilm’s CCO Dave Filoni and VP of Animation Athena Portillo revealed the project. Fans were in for a treat when they saw the first footage of the series, and the crowd went wild with anticipation.
Sam Witwer, who has previously voiced Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and even in Solo: A Star Wars Story, is returning to lend his voice to the character once again. His involvement in the series has been praised by Portillo, who mentioned that Witwer’s input in the creative process has been vital. She noted that Witwer helped shape the character’s depth, and he even had a chance to review the script during development.
The series will take place about a year after the events of The Clone Wars, offering fans a deeper look into the character of Darth Maul. It’s shaping up to be an exciting addition to the Star Wars animated universe, with Witwer’s involvement ensuring that the iconic villain’s character will be portrayed with the depth and complexity that fans have come to expect.