Sam Witwer is More Than Ready to Bring Starkiller Back to Star Wars
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Actor Sam Witwer has expressed enthusiastic interest in shaving his head and returning to his iconic role as Starkiller from The Force Unleashed if given the call by Lucasfilm.
Fans of classic Star Wars gaming history might finally get their wish if Lucasfilm takes up an offer from actor Sam Witwer. In a recent interview with Polygon, as reported by IGN South Africa, Witwer made it clear that he would be very happy to shave his head and return to the role of Galen Marek, better known as Starkiller from The Force Unleashed series. Witwer famously provided both the voice and the likeness for Darth Vader's secret apprentice in the 2008 hit game and its sequel.
While Starkiller has remained firmly outside of modern canon since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, Witwer has stayed busy within the franchise by voicing various iterations of Darth Maul across multiple animated and interactive projects. His ongoing enthusiasm for the galaxy far, far away highlights how deeply connected cast members remain to these legacy roles. Bringing back an overpowered fan favorite like Starkiller would certainly dominate conversations across streaming platforms and social feeds, especially given the enduring nostalgia for the Legends era of storytelling.
Whether Lucasfilm has any plans to reintroduce the character in upcoming series, games, or other interactive media remains to be seen. For now, the ball is entirely in the studio's court. If they ever decide to pull the trigger on a live action or modern digital return for the ultimate Sith assassin, they know at least one major star who is ready to step back into the boots and light up the dual sabers.
Tags: Star Wars, Gaming, Sam Witwer, The Force Unleashed, Lucasfilm
Original article: IGN South Africa