How 'Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord' shows the dark side's temptations
Key Points:
- "Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord" premieres on Disney+ Monday, April 6, with 10 episodes set between "Revenge of the Sith" and "A New Hope," focusing on Maul's attempt to rebuild his criminal syndicate and recruit a disillusioned Jedi Padawan.
- The series introduces new character Devon Izara, a Twi'lek Padawan voiced by Gideon Adlon, who is tempted by Maul to embrace the dark side, contrasting with her Jedi master Eeko-Dio Daki, voiced by Dennis Haysbert.
- Sam Witwer returns as the voice of Maul, exploring the character's struggle to forge a new identity after being disowned by Darth Sidious, with the show designed to be accessible for both longtime fans and newcomers.
- "Maul - Shadow Lord" will release two episodes weekly until May 4, "Star Wars" Day, and has already been renewed for a second season by Lucasfilm.