Star Wars: Maul - Why This New Character Got Bigger Than Expected | Set Stories

Wagner Moura shares why his Maul: Shadow Lord character is one he’d love to bring into live action, breaking down the emotional depth, moral complexity, and personal connections that make the role stand out. In this exclusive Collider interview, Moura dives into his experience working on Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, including what drew him to the character of Brandon Larsen—a detective caught between being a hero and making questionable choices. He explains how the character’s struggle to balance fatherhood with duty mirrors his own life, adding a grounded, human layer to the larger Star Wars universe. Moura also reflects on the importance of representation, citing Diego Luna’s impact on him and why seeing more Latino actors in Star Wars matters. Plus, he discusses how his voice acting work on Puss in Boots gave him a new sense of creative freedom—one he’s since carried into live-action performances. It’s a thoughtful look at character, craft, and what makes this corner of the galaxy feel personal. 0:00 Introduction – Wagner Moura on Maul: Shadow Lord 0:23 Why He Wants to Play the Character in Live Action 0:44 A Complex Hero: “Good Man, Bad Choices” 1:04 Balancing Fatherhood and Work 1:28 Representation in Star Wars & Diego Luna’s Impact 1:54 How Wagner Moura Joined the Series 2:11 Voice Acting Freedom After Puss in Boots 2:50 Bringing That Energy to Live Action Our Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/collider/ www.x.com/Collider Our Website https://www.collider.com Video By Maggie Lovitt & Joaquin Rodriguez Carvalho For copyright matters, please contact us at: [email protected] #starwars #wagnermoura #maulshadowlord