Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Clip - Call for Backup

Comms are down, and backup may not be on the way as Maul arrives to join the fray in this clip from Episode 1 of the all-new animated series in the 'Star Wars' universe... the Lucasfilm Animation show is now streaming on Disney+.

Set after the events of 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars,' this pulpy adventure finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who could be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.

'Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord' is created by Dave Filoni, based on Star Wars and characters created by George Lucas. The series is developed by Dave Filoni and Matt Michnovetz. Brad Rau is supervising director. The executive producers are Dave Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, Matt Michnovetz, Brad Rau, Carrie Beck, and Josh Rimes. Alex Spotswood is the co-executive producer. The voice cast includes Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Oscar nominee Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots, Dennis Haysbert as Master Eeko-Dio-Daki, Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario, Charlie Bushnell as Rylee Lawson, Vanessa Marshall as Rook Kast, David W. Collins as Spybot, A.J. LoCascio as Marrok, and Steve Blum as Icarus.

Two episodes will premiere each week, with the final two airing on the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May the 4th. Streams April 6 on Disney+.

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Clip courtesy of Lucasfilm Animation.

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