Lucasfilm likes to keep things secret and under wraps. Case in point, if you don’t buy that theory, yesterday, out of nowhere, Lucasfilm and Disney+ announced the existence of “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld,” a series that had never been reported or revealed before. And what’s more, it’s done, has a new trailer and poster and arrives this May. That’s a pretty good example of keeping secrets!
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Lucasfilm Animation’s “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” is an all-new anthology series of animated shorts from creator Dave Filoni, premiering on Disney+ in time for the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May 4. The popular series, which began in 2022 with “Tales of the Jedi” and continued in 2024 with “Tales of the Empire,” this time focuses on the criminal underbelly of the Star Wars galaxy through the experiences of two iconic villains. Former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress is given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a Marshal on the opposite side of the law.
Dave Filoni created the series and is the supervising director. He is also an executive producer along with Athena Yvette Portillo and Carrie Beck. Josh Rimes serves as co-executive producer, Alex Spotswood is the senior producer, and Matt Michnovetz is the writer.
The talented voice cast includes Nika Futterman, Corey Burton, Artt Butler, Lane Factor, AJ LoCascio, Clare Grant, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Eric Lopez.
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“Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” joins an expansive collection of Star Wars films and series on Disney+, just in time for May the 4. Watch the new trailer below.