The new animated series of Lucasfilm, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow will enter the darkest and most unknown side of Darth Maul

For years, Star Wars fans They dreamed of knowing what the lethal Darth Maul was after their brutal battles The clone wars. Now, finally, we have an answer: Lucasfilm has officially announced In the Star Wars Celebration Tokyo Who is working on a new animated series called Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lordacting again from Sam Vedovo Like the voice of the mythical character.

Beyond revenge

The revelation came after an emotional video that saw 20 years of history of Animation Lucasfilm. In the end, a mysterious image clarified that Maul was about to claim his place at the galaxy … and shortly thereafter, Dave Filoni y Athena PortilloVice president of the animation, confirmed on stage what we all suspected: Maul will have his series!

History It will transport us at a very specific moment: About a year later of the shocking confrontation between Maul and Ahsoka Tano. The plot will follow the Sith while trying to lift its criminal empire again in a world Not yet touched by the Empire.

According to yours Sam Vedovowhich was present during the announcement, we will see a Distinct maul to which we are used to. “He’s recomposing himself,” he explained. “We will discover the characteristics of the character that perhaps we would not expect, but that have all the meaning given the scars, physical and emotional, who drag themselves.”

Athena Portillo it went further, ensuring it Shadow Lord The interior of the character will be explored as never before. In addition, he highlighted the direct involvement of Witwer in the review of the scripts and the development of the character: “Sam provides a unique sensitivity. It is a key piece, because Dave Filoni and him They modeled the animated maul that we know today. “

From the bad’s criminal icon to the criminal

It is incredible to remember how Darth Maul It was presented as a simple “weapon” of Darth Sidious in The ghost threatJust to be divided into two by Obi-Wan Kenobi in the climax of the film. But The clone wars changed the rules: Maul survivedBitter, furious and with new and frightening cyber legs.

Since then, its history has been one of the richest Of the entire Star Wars universe: it became a criminal brain, dominated the Collective shade And he came again to face his old enemy, Obi-Wan, in a last duel Rebel.

We have also seen a trace of his future in Surprising aspect What did he do in Only: a Star Wars storywhere he led Crimson Dawn. However, the plans to expand that story were left in limbo after the lazy box office performance … so far.

A new opportunity to redeem Maul

With Shadow Lord, Lucasfilm seems decided Exploit that forgotten narrative and give Mau the development it deserves. The animated series It will allow creators to explore their descent into the galactic underworld, their thirst for power and despair in front of an empire that leaves no room for the lords of independent crime.

In addition, this series arrives at a time when Star Wars Animation Live a second young man, with projects like Tales of the jedi or the recent announcement of Tales of the underworldwhere we will see characters like Cad bane y ASAJJ VERTSS.

What can we expect from Maul – Lord Shadow?

Although not many more details have been revealed, we know The participation of Dave Filoni It guarantees absolute respect for the continuity and emotional depth that characterize their best jobs. And with Sam Vedovo Thus involved, we can expect a rich and nuanced interpretation of a character who has gained his place among the greats of the Star Wars universe.

I could Shadow Lord Open the door to new connections with Crimson Dawn? Will we see cameo of other heavyweights such as Qi’ra or Dryden Vos? At the moment, the only sure thing is that fans will have a must In 2026.

And if the series maintains the emotional and narrative level it promises, Maul will not only return … but he will claim the throne that he always felt his own.