ecutive producers Athena Yvette Portillo, Matt Michnovetz, and Brad Rau discuss Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, diving into the animation, storytelling, and how the series expands Maul’s journey.
In this interview we discuss:
• Taking the animation to the next level for a darker, pulpy tone
• Expanding Maul’s story beyond The Clone Wars
• Exploring new layers and motivations for Maul
• Introducing new characters and shifting dynamics
• Building a series that pushes the Star Wars animated universe forward
Set after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord follows Maul as he rebuilds his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire, where he encounters a young Jedi Padawan who could become his new apprentice.
The series is created by Dave Filoni and developed by Filoni and Matt Michnovetz, with Brad Rau serving as supervising director.
Voice cast includes Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon, Wagner Moura, Richard Ayoade, Dennis Haysbert, and more.
Premiering April 6, 2026 on Disney+, with two episodes releasing weekly leading up to May the 4th.
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