In a recent interview with Empire Magazine, actor Samuel L. Jackson expressed his eagerness to reprise his role as Mace Windu in the 'Star Wars' franchise. Despite Mace Windu's apparent demise in 'Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith,' Jackson boldly exclaimed, 'HE'S NOT DEAD!!!' when the subject of Mace returning for his own Disney+ series came up.
The idea of resurrecting characters in the 'Star Wars' universe is not new. The villain Darth Maul, who seemed to have died in 'The Phantom Menace,' made a surprising comeback in the 2018 movie 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.' This precedent leaves room for the possibility of Mace Windu being brought back to life, much to the excitement of fans.
Samuel L. Jackson's interview with Empire coincided with the 25th anniversary of the launch of the 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy by George Lucas. These prequel films, released between 1999 and 2005, were met with mixed reactions from audiences and critics. However, Hayden Christensen, who portrayed Anakin Skywalker in the trilogy, reflected on the journey and expressed pride in the work done by the cast and crew.
Speaking about the trilogy's enduring impact, Christensen stated, 'I think that those movies have held up well over time. It feels like vindication for the work that we did. Everyone that worked on those movies thought that we were part of something special. We all wanted to do our very best work, and we cared a lot about it. And so to see the response from the fans now, it's very cool.'
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace,' the film will be returning to movie theaters in May. This marks an opportunity for both longtime fans and newcomers alike to revisit the beginning of the prequel trilogy and indulge in the nostalgia that has surrounded the 'Star Wars' franchise for decades.
As speculation about Mace Windu's potential return continues, it remains to be seen whether the Jedi master will make a grand comeback in the 'Star Wars' universe. However, Samuel L. Jackson's enthusiasm and the history of previous character resurrections certainly give fans a glimmer of hope. Until then, audiences can enjoy the upcoming theatrical re-release of 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace' and reminisce about the impact the prequel trilogy had on the franchise.
