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- Star Wars: Maul – Lord of the Shadows is an animated series set between Episodes III and IV, premiering on Cinebuzz.com and Disney with a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Sam Witwer voices Darth Maul, who rebuilds his criminal syndicate on a distant planet, encountering a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan as a potential apprentice.
- Wagner Moura plays detective Brander Lawson, a character inspired by fatherhood and detective themes from films like Heat, The Untouchables, and Die Hard. Richard Ayoade voices the droid Twoboots in the series.
- Comic Book Resources highlights that the show raises the standard for animated series and establishes itself as a top-tier offering within the Star Wars franchise.
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Star Wars: Maul’s Shadow Rebirth – Animated Series with a 100% Approval Rating
The animated series Star Wars: Maul – Lord of the Shadows premiered on April 8, 2026, on Cinebuzz.com and Disney, garnering a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 31 initial reviews. The series is set in the timeline between Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) and Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977). Sam Witwer voices the character of Maul, who attempts to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet beyond the Empire’s reach and encounters a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan as a potential apprentice. Wagner Moura, recently nominated for an Oscar for his lead role in the 2025 Brazilian film The Secret Agent, plays Brander Lawson, a detective investigating illegal dealings on the planet Janix alongside the droid Twoboots, voiced by Richard Ayoade. Executive producer Matt Michnovetz has stated that the character of Lawson was inspired by themes of fatherhood and detective work, drawing from films such as Heat, The Untouchables, and Die Hard. Comic Book Resources notes that the show raises the standard for animated series and establishes itself as a top-tier offering within the Star Wars franchise.
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- A produção é protagonizada por Darth Maul, vilão de 'Star Wars: Episódio I - A Ameça Fantasma' (1999)A produção é protagonizada por Darth Maul, vilão de 'Star Wars: Episódio I - A Ameça Fantasma' (1999)revistamonet.globo.com
- Série de Star Wars com Wagner Moura estreia com 100% de aprovação da críticaSérie de Star Wars com Wagner Moura estreia com 100% de aprovação da críticacinebuzz.com.br
- The Newest 'Star Wars' Hero Was Inspired By Several Action Classics ExclusiveThe Newest 'Star Wars' Hero Was Inspired By Several Action Classics Exclusivemovieweb.com
- 'Star Wars: Maul - Lorde das Sombras': Série animada da franquia 'Guerra nas Estrelas' com Wagner Moura estreia no streaming; Saiba aonde assistir!'Star Wars: Maul - Lorde das Sombras': Série animada da franquia 'Guerra nas Estrelas' com Wagner Moura estreia no streaming; Saiba aonde assistir!cinepop.com.br