Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is set to bring back one of the most iconic characters of George Lucas’ beloved franchise. Created by franchise guru Dave Filoni, this animated series will see the titular ex-Sith Lord navigate a galaxy now controlled by the Empire. Maul has long served as an antagonist but, now that he’s taking center stage, it’s fair to wonder whether he’ll be completely depicted as one. An EP provided some thoughts on whether Maul will be a “villain,” and I’m intrigued.
Matt Michnovetz co-developed the series alongside Filoni and also takes on writing duties. He recently caught up with SFX Magazine on CinemaBlend to preview Shadow Lord (which was announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025). During the discussion, the topic of Maul’s morality came up, and it sounds like the character won’t exactly be a saint when he appears again. However, Michonovetz’s comments also paint a picture as to why this all won’t be so cut and dried:
