Talking to Collider, David W. Collins and Brad Rau break down how Skywalker Sound built Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’s richer, more layered audio world, from the sound of the city to the emotional weight of Maul’s saber fights.
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord hides one of its darkest sound secrets inside Maul’s lightsaber.
In this Collider behind-the-scenes interview, David W. Collins and Brad Rau break down how Skywalker Sound built the series’ richer, more layered audio world, from the sound of the city to the emotional weight of Maul’s saber fights. The conversation goes deep on how Sam Witwer’s screams were processed and blended into Maul’s lightsaber, why that detail made the fight feel more personal, and how Star Wars legacy sounds helped anchor a bold new animated style.
They also discuss the massive sound work behind Chapter 8, the hidden police scanner-style chatter built into the city, the influence of The Phantom Menace, The Force Unleashed, The Bad Batch, and other Star Wars projects, plus the small background details most viewers may never consciously notice.
Stream the first season of Maul: Shadow Lord on Disney+.
