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If you have ever wondered what Star Wars villain Maul's real last name is, then we have good news for you, as we may now be closer than ever to finding that out, thanks to Maul – Shadow Lord star Sam Witwer.
After a fan shared a drawing on Twitter of the former Sith Lord working at a hypothetical bar called 'Opress Brothers Bar', a conversation started around what Maul's surname is. Witwer joined the debate, saying, "Holy crap. Wait... Is Maul's last name Opress??? Maul Opress? If they're blood brothers, I don't see why not. Or is it Maul Talzin?"
We already knew that Darth Maul had a brother named Savage Opress. The figure was introduced in The Clone Wars series, but plays a bigger role in the new show as it explores Maul's place in the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Both Maul and Savage are sons of the powerful Force-witch and leader of the Nightsisters of Dathomir, Mother Talzin. However, it is not clear if the two share the same father.
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Maul's dad remains unnamed in the franchise, but we know he was a Dathomirian and a member of the Nightbrothers clan. Savage's dad also remains unnamed, so it could well be the same person. In this case, Maul may well use his mother's last name, Talzin.
However, from Witwer's comments, we have a feeling we might find out a little more about Maul's past in the new animated show. Although Witwer previously played Maul in The Clone Wars, Shadow Lord executive producer Athena Yvette Portillo told GamesRadar+ that the new show "is a whole 'nother level of character depth" for Witwer's Maul, "where you get to go into his mental psyche."
We're only three episodes into Maul – Shadow Lord, but we're already learning so much about the underrated former Sith Lord, including about the Shadow Collective. The series has even introduced a brand new character, a Twi'lek Jedi Padawan named Devon Izara.
I'm the Junior Social Media Editor here at GamesRadar+, handling all of Total Film's social platforms. However, I also write, covering all things film and TV for the site's entertainment section. I joined GamesRadar+ in 2023 and have been here ever since. I previously worked in communications after graduating with an MA in journalism. In my spare time, you can find me binging horror movies or getting lost in a cosy little game on my Switch.
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