Will Sith culture finally be honored in a Star Wars ? This is the new rumor that has been circulating recently, relayed by Deadline and The Hollywood reporter!
If there's one thing that's missing from Star Wars movies right now, it's a development of Sith culture… Certainly a lot of little information is given here and there, but never a film has really been interested in it. Yet it is not the material that is lacking! Just read the excellent novel Darth Plagueis or the incredible Darth Bane trilogy to realize this. And even without looking so far, the new Extended Universe (Made in Disney) has developed very effectively the character of Darth Vader and the relationship he has with his master, Darth Sidious.
Moreover, since we are talking about Sidious (aka Emperor Palpatine), he seems to be the link that will connect us to this future film. Indeed, this hypothetical feature film would take place on the planet Exegol, home to Palpatine and his impressive fleet in Star Wars 9. This hidden world still seems to hide many mysteries, as well as a past laden by the power of the dark side. In other words, there is enough to tell interesting stories!
At the head of this project? J.D. Dillard and Matt Owens. The first is a director who was also part of the production team of Star Wars VII – The Force Awakens. The second is a screenwriter who has worked on the series Luke Cage and Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. A duo that does not excite the crowds, but that could very well prove to be very effective.
Would a Sith-centric film finally offer us a cinematic appearance of the planet Korriban, the ancestral cradle of the Sith? Only the future will tell. In any case, it seems that the potential of the Star Wars franchise can finally be fully exploited. Case to follow!
