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Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord Doesn’t Require a Rewatch, Says Sam Witwer

The animated series follows Maul’s climb through Janix’s underworld after The Clone Wars.

Overview

  • Sam Witwer said viewers can jump into the new Maul series without rewatching earlier animated shows.
  • Witwer described Maul’s new journey as a search for identity set within the criminal networks on Janix.
  • The story takes place after The Clone Wars and Rebels as Maul builds power while avoiding the Galactic Empire.
  • The series debuts on Disney+ in April with Witwer reprising the role of Darth Maul.
  • CBR framed the launch as Dave Filoni’s return to animation and cast it as a counterpoint to The Acolyte’s cancellation.