Maul is apparently not done taking trophies. Disney has submitted Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord for Emmy consideration in Outstanding Animated Program, giving Lucasfilm’s darkest animated Star Wars swing a chance to step into the awards conversation. That does not mean a nomination is guaranteed. The Emmys are not decided by red lightsaber intensity, which is probably for the best, because Maul would have several unfair advantages. But it does mean Disney clearly sees Shadow Lord as more than just another Disney+ Star Wars side project. And honestly, that feels right. Star Wars Animation Is Back in the Awards Conversation Maul – Shadow Lord arrived as one of Lucasfilm Animation’s boldest recent projects, picking up after The Clone Wars and pushing Maul into a darker, more focused corner of the galaxy. The official StarWars.com series page describes the story as following Maul after The Clone Wars, as he tries…
