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The demise of Darth Maul during the prequels was George Lucas’ greatest error, as it was he who should have corrected this misstep. In 1999, anticipation for “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” ran high among fans. When the first trailer dropped, we caught a glimpse of the new Dark Lord of the Sith – Darth Maul. At that time, our understanding of the Sith was limited, but Maul’s menacing appearance and imposing demeanor hinted at his significant part in the prequels.

In my humble opinion as a movie critic, Darth Maul, though mesmerizing in his brief screen time during Star Wars: The Phantom Menace – with an unforgettable lightsaber battle that culminated in his demise – seemed to have had his untapped potential left unexplored. Yet, astonishingly, this fan-favorite character was brought back from the dead and will grace our screens again in the upcoming Star Wars TV series, Maul: Shadow Lord. Incredibly, George Lucas himself conceived the idea of Maul’s return, transforming him into a significant component of his enduring Star Wars legacy.

George Lucas Decided To Bring Darth Maul Back In The Clone Wars

It appears that George Lucas had always felt remorseful about killing off Darth Maul, as suggested by his later works such as “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels”. According to Henry Gilroy, a writer for these series, Lucas initially intended a surprising twist in “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”, considering to resurrect Maul as a cyborg. In fact, Lucas contemplated unveiling General Grievous as a hidden Darth Maul by revealing them to be the same character. As Gilroy stated:

Lucas toyed with the idea of disclosing that the Separatist leader General Grievous was none other than Darth Maul in disguise.

George pondered whether Grievous was actually Maul concealed beneath the armor plating. This theory seemed logical to him since Maul had been split in half and now inhabited a robotic body. Regardless, it was intriguing to George that the creators almost convinced him of this idea.

Lucas ultimately chose not to let Maul live, and as it turns out, he held onto this decision for a while. Later on, Gilroy was contacted by showrunner Dave Filoni, who shared the news that amused him. Essentially, Filoni said, “Yeah, so George wants to revive Maul.” To which Gilroy responded, “I knew he would do it. I knew it. I knew it,” because Lucas enjoys revisiting his creations, and his ideas are hard to argue against due to their greatness, as Gilroy shared with SlashFilm.

But How Did Darth Maul Return For The Clone Wars?

Interestingly enough, the details surrounding Maul’s resurrection in the animated series, The Clone Wars, are somewhat vague. However, a tie-in comic titled The Sith Hunters, penned by Gilroy and published by Dark Horse Comics in 2012, provides some insight. Collaborating with Steven Melching and Vicenç Villagrasa, Gilroy revealed that Maul’s return was due to his body having been submerged in toxic waste, which kept him alive because of the intense hatred he harbored.

In my own words, I’d say: “He was immersed in some hazardous waste that seemed to scorch his injuries as it burned. Then, he was squeezed into a compacting bin and transported to a rubbish planet. Yet, George appeared content. He even said something like, ‘Ah, that feels great.’ So I just shrugged and thought, ‘Alright.’

In Star Wars, revivals have become quite common, but this one was unexpectedly free of controversy; viewers felt Maul’s abilities had been underutilized and were merely ecstatic to witness more of the Sith Lord in action. Maul played a pivotal role during the Clone Wars, introducing an intriguing depth to the series and the galactic conflict. His narrative extended into Star Wars Rebels, culminating in a tense showdown with Obi-Wan Kenobi that finally resolved his storyline.

Darth Maul Has Become A Massive Part Of George Lucas’ Legacy

In the year ahead, Maul’s tale unfolds in a thrilling new Star Wars animated TV series titled “Maul: Shadow Lord.” This series takes place during the Empire’s rule and primarily revolves around Maul’s attempts to build a criminal empire as a means to dethrone Palpatine. It’s a continuation of The Clone Wars, specifically from its seventh season, and it promises an intriguing exploration of whether it overlaps with Star Wars: The Bad Batch.

In “The Phantom Menace,” Maul, who was initially portrayed as a villain, is set to become the lead character in an upcoming spinoff. This could create a whole new legacy for George Lucas, as he likely didn’t envision this 26 years ago when it was believed that Maul had been killed off. By this time, Maul is not referred to as a “Darth” or a Sith Lord. Instead, he is a former apprentice who has abandoned the ways of the Sith and instead focuses on revenge against those he believes wronged him. He operates in the underworld of the galaxy, striving to defeat the Empire rather than serve it as a Sith Lord would.

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2025-05-25 01:12

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