Dec 14, 2016 perhaps the biggest obstacle to a standalone darth vader movie is the fact that his history was already fleshed out in episodes i, ii, and iii. Darth maul is back in star wars in a big way, but his shock appearance in solo. After darth vader made brief appearances in rogue one, which proved highly popular, star wars fans are campaigning for more vader in a standalone movie numerous petitions have been formed online. Solo features a surprise that suggests the stand alone wont be a. Just watched solo for the second time since it debuted and i have to say, this movie is actually really great. As a result, since han solo and boba fett are rumored to be the first two characters to get standalone treatments, it stands to reason that darth maul could appear as a side character in an existing or future solo project. Has disney scrapped the third standalone star wars movie. Lets break down where boba fett could be in that 10 year period and why darth maul, the epic cameo at the end of solo, could be the villain of the stand alone boba fett film. It doesnt matter if you think rogue one, a movie that ends just before the opening moments of episode iv, succeeded as a star wars stand alone or not. I just dont think a whole movie is necessary for him. Understandably, some fans might feel like bringing darth maul back with fancy mechanical legs would undercut the impact of his episode 1 death but, keep in mind, given that lucasfilm is pursuing standalone stories set in preepisode 7 timeframes, its possible that the filmmakers could bring maul back for an appearance prior to his. What i really wanted to see is the reimagined jedi knights movie. What they should do is do a bunch of stand alones in different characters and then one movie with all of them. Trailers had a dash of darth vader, letting you know there was the.
May 30, 2018 lets break down where boba fett could be in that 10 year period and why darth maul, the epic cameo at the end of solo, could be the villain of the stand alone boba fett film. Star wars villain cameo explained, what it means for. A new darth vader movie has been announced, with an. Even rogue one a movie that exists as a standalone relied on darth. A nightbrother from dathomir, maul was the first sith apprentice of sidious. Although the jedi will always reign superior in my opinion, seeing a dark side prominent movie would be a nice change.
There would surely be great interest in such a movie, but it could also easily disappoint and harm the mystique surrounding vader. A star wars story darth maul cameo, explained thrillist. The star wars universe is opening up to a lot of new possibilities, with rogue one. Hed obviously be a perfect villain for a obiwan film.
A star wars story, maul rules the many cruel branches of the crimson dawn cartel. Darth maul, later simply maul, is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. Does the phantom menace work as a standalone movie in the. Disney confirms there are three star wars spinoff films in. Maybe theyve set up a maul stand alone film or a villain for an upcoming stand alone film. Do we really need an obiwan kenobi standalone movie. May 27, 2018 that player turns out to be darth maul. After all, theres not a lot about our favorite star wars. We saw anakin first as a child slave on the desert. The clone wars sporting a pair of robotic legs, as park alludes to. Oct 24, 2018 the point is, the actual plots of all the saga star wars movies are literally reliant on what darth vader does. If theres an obiwan kenobi stand alone on the horizon, maul.
Boba fetts timeline boba fett with other bounty hunters in the clone wars. Im hoping for a fully badass version of vader, so id love a story that was set around the time of. Lucasfilm i do not own either the video or audio content on this. What ray park would want from a darth maul standalone. They even brought darth maul actor ray park in to motion capture the fight scene to make it as realistic as possible. At the end of the film, maul is revealed to have become the master of the crime syndicate crimson dawn.
It would be a different movie with 90% emphasis on vader. May 31, 2018 yet for all the star wars baddies fame and popularity, disney doesnt seem to have any intention of giving darth vader his own movie despite mining star wars lore for all sorts of other spinoffs. The point is, the actual plots of all the saga star wars movies are literally reliant on what darth vader does. There are so many things from this episode that tweak how you look at revenge of the sith, because such as how darth maul knows anakin skywalker is a major threat and the entire. A liveaction event of what occurred on the tv series to fill in the gaps. He could play a huge role in any future solo spinoff films or even his own stand alone film. Maul in solo was a surprising twist, given moviegoers last saw the sith apprentice when he was sliced in half by obiwan in the phantom menace. Yes, the prequels dealt with earlier years in yodas life. Despite his apparent death at the hands of obiwan kenobi at the end of the film, the 2008 star wars. Another option for a stand alone film is how maul became darth maul.
The clone wars, the comic provides fascinating insight into events in the film. Maul was a forcesensitive dathomirian zabrak male and dark side warrior who served as the apprentice dark lord of the sith darth maul during the final years of the galactic republic and reigned as a crime lord during the rule of the galactic empire. The son of mother talzin of the nightsisters, he was taken at a young age by the dark lord of the sith darth sidious, who anointed him his first. The hero in a solo sequel could be the villain the. Perhaps the biggest obstacle to a standalone darth vader movie is the fact that his history was already fleshed out in episodes i, ii, and iii.
Darth maul actor may be teasing a return in a future star wars. Jul 16, 2016 now the question is where in the timeline of star wars the new darth vader movie will be set. The further adventures of qira will most likely follow in darth maul s footsteps, fleshing out in the animated series. A star wars story exclusive darth maul clip youtube. The five star wars characters who deserve standalone. Still, by introducing darth maul here, and keeping in mind that the character would go on to meet his final challenge against obiwan kenobi at a later date in star wars rebels, theres a. A star wars story includes a surprise once thought reserved for disneys other juggernaut, marvel studios. Darth maul was a dathomirian zabrak sith lord, the first known apprentice of darth sidious and obiwan kenobis archenemy.
The star wars universe is becoming more like marvels. Episode i the phantom menace 1999, portrayed by ray park and voiced by peter serafinowicz. It would be a darth vader movie about hunting jedi, not an anakin movie about redemption. Episode viii in 2017, the second other movie in 2018, star wars. Well the problem is that they would try to make him sympathetic somehow afaik the same stupidy they did with the venom movie. The only reason that people play the game is because its star wars like the first game so immersion always has to take priority. The best part of the movie is its villain, darth maul, who has an incredible duel with the jedi at the end of the movie. Yes, that was the character formerly known as darth maul you saw in hologram form at the end of solo. Just because wilding is giving the black helmet and red lightsaber a rest doesnt mean darth vader wont be in the movie.
The series already has plenty of leftovers from its previous seasons, with a dozen different character arcs and plot points involving everything from personal dramas to galactic wars still waiting for a conclusion. It does has a heavy sequel hook, but it works as a contained story. Unless that is, lucasfilm decides to make a live action movie sequel. The latest star wars stand alone packs a lot into its 143minute runtime, from han and chewbaccas meetcute to an introduction to a kickass new droid, l3. Now the question is where in the timeline of star wars the new darth vader movie will be set. Before the clone wars, he was bisected by obiwan kenobi during the trade federation invasion of naboo and. A new darth vader movie has been announced, with an exciting. Darth maul is a 4issue comics series published by dark horse comics featuring darth maul. But despite the movie s lackluster reputation, darth maul often gets a pass. But the character remains one of the most popular elements of the prequel trilogy, so never say never talk to senior editor. The clone wars to finish in its upcoming final season. Discussion in general stand alone discussion started by bandini, oct 4. Clone wars final season has to shed light on solos darth.
While maul did seemingly meet his end in a climactic lightsaber duel with ewan mcgregors obiwan kenobi in episode i, hardcore fans know that the character did later appear on the animated star wars. Maul and qira may be the main antagonists of the boba fett movie. I mean it would be cool but id would leave that to the comics, there isnt much to explore with his character to make a whole movie for me. May 25, 2018 a stand alone obiwan movie could bring the two back together during the time between revenge of the sith and a new hope, reveal how obiwan ended up in isolation on tatooine, detail maul s.
Ray park wants to return as darth maul in a new star wars. That idea i made will work for that direction, then it will build up the spinoff series. May 26, 2018 according to the most recent season of star wars. The conflict is resolved in the end, the villain darth maul. Star wars darth maul actor reveals story behind secret solo cameo. Provided all goes according to plan, we would presumably then see star wars. The story follows maul in his mission to destroy the leadership of the wellfeared crime syndicate black sun. The series is set in the shortly before the battle of naboo in episode i the phantom menace. Now, if rumors are to be believed, disney could soon. Apr 20, 2015 of course, a darth maul stand alone movie has not been confirmed by disney and lucasfilm quite yet, and it isnt known if there are plans in the works for such a movie. It was first announced at celebration anaheim on april 19, 2015. That means darth maul has eight more years to live within the star wars timeline. The darth maul naboo fight room is a failure star wars.
Darth maul s popup appearance is a fun throw back to the prequels, and a good way of connecting an anthology star wars film to the trilogy movies. Solo hits digital hd and 4k ultra hd and on movies. Solo features a surprise that suggests the stand alone wont be a oneanddone. The stand alone han solo movie solo, out may 25, doesnt have a ton of surprises. Jan 27, 2020 the only reason that people play the game is because its star wars like the first game so immersion always has to take priority.
During an adventure into the criminal underworld, han solo meets his future copilot chewbacca and encounters lando calrissian years before joining the rebellion. This is where a darth maul stand alone film could work. And the way cgi effects have improved since 1980s the empire strikes back, its scary the ways that yoda can be utilized in upcoming movies. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a legendary sith lord was born from the ashes of the defeated, disgraced young anakin skywalker. The phantom menace baddie returns in this climactic scene from the han solo prequel. Darth vader movie should happen hollywood reporter. Meanwhile, ewan mcgregor has repeatedly said hed like to return to the role. Its one of the only goosebump moments in the whole movie heightened by john williams score and, sadly, you have to wait over an hour to get to it. You see, the han solo film will take place in a time when the empire is in its prime. Maul was sent to fight the jedi knights quigon and obiwan during the. Star wars villain cameo explained, what it means for a.
Home forums star wars movies stand alone movies general stand alone. A star wars story being the very first of a new line of star wars standalone films, meant to showcase oneoff. A powerful zabrak sith lord and darth sidious first apprentice, he first appeared in star wars. Dec 27, 2016 a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a legendary sith lord was born from the ashes of the defeated, disgraced young anakin skywalker. Aug 17, 2017 obiwan kenobi is just one of many characters that fans have clamored to get the standalone treatmentand as t. Darth maul actor may be teasing a return in a future star wars movie. This years the force awakens will open up a whole new world of possibilities for the disneyowned franchise, and. Audiences first met boba fett as a child in star wars. Besides, id prefer other standalones before that, like grievous, kylo ren, etc. What they should do is do a bunch of stand alones in different characters and then one movie.
Think back to when disney and lucasfilms other stand alone film, rogue one, was preparing to hit theaters in 2016. Has disney scrapped the third stand alone star wars movie. Seeing those alone are worthy of film, i dont see why it cant happen, and it would not be the same as the saga films. A star wars story shouldnt be setting up a big showdown in the obiwan kenobi movie. Understandably, some fans might feel like bringing darth maul back with fancy mechanical legs would undercut the impact of his episode 1 death but, keep in mind, given. One of the first rumored star wars stand alone movies was a homage to akira kurosawa. Maul was taken by sidious from his home and separated from his two brothers, savage opress and feral and trained to be a weapon fueled by the dark side of the force. Star wars villain darth maul will return in a new anthology movie but its not the han solo sequel, its something even more exciting. A vader movie where he hunts down the remaining jedi, attempts to control the wavering systems following the empire takeover, and struggles with the loss of padme, obi wan, and his healing process would be phenomenal if made well. Darth vader react to remaking the last jedi deviantart. The planet naboo is attacked by the evil trade federation and their army. Fans have been talking about an obiwan kenobi movie for years.
Considering zack snyder is busy helping warner bros. Star wars fans petition for darth vader standalone movie. But the jedi master still has centuries of untold missions that can be explored in stand alone star wars movies. Why disney wont give darth vader his own movie youtube. Feb 16, 2020 when it comes to dangling plot points, theres a big meal still on the table for star wars. The star wars anthology series is the banner title for a series of stand alone star wars films, beginning with rogue one. A standalone obiwan movie could bring the two back together during the time between revenge of the sith and a new hope, reveal how obiwan ended up in isolation on tatooine, detail mauls revenge. Why darth maul should be the villain in the boba fett movie. Could a standalone darth vader movie be successful. If theres an obiwan kenobi stand alone on the horizon, maul could certainly make an appearance in that. If the movie fight worked like the game then maul would have lured them both out and forced pushed them off, bam fight over in 1 second. With alden ehrenreich, woody harrelson, emilia clarke, donald glover.
Solos timeline has been revealed, heres what that means for. Maybe it could follow sheev when he was secretly obtaining an apprentice on his own, darth maul. Jun 02, 2018 the latest star wars stand alone packs a lot into its 143minute runtime, from han and chewbaccas meetcute to an introduction to a kickass new droid, l3. May 06, 2014 when the walt disney company purchased lucasfilm in late 2012, they created a plan to not only create three new chapters in the star wars saga episodes vii, viii, and ix but also standalone. Mauls appearance in the movie, seemingly tacked on in order to wedge the. Of course, a darth maul stand alone movie has not been confirmed by disney and lucasfilm quite yet, and it isnt known if there are plans in the works for such a movie. Will darth vader ever get his own standalone movie.
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