The official Star Wars YouTube channel has released a brand-new behind-the-scenes commentary video featuring Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni breaking down the chilling return of Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
In the video, Filoni discusses George Lucas’ vision for resurrecting the fallen Sith Lord, explaining how Maul’s sheer hatred, desire for revenge, and Force-infused will kept him alive after being cut in half on Naboo. He also dives into the horror-genre influences used to shape Maul’s discarded junk-planet origins, his spider-like appearance, and Mother Talzin’s elemental magic on Dathomir.
Lucasfilm President and CCO Dave Filoni breaks down two iconic Darth Maul scenes from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, discussing how the team infused horror elements into Star Wars and how Maul’s durability and subsequent survival stems from his hatred.

