Mace Windu

Mace Windu (72 BBY - 19 BBY) is a fictional character in the Star Wars Universe. He was portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson in the Star Wars prequels ', ' and '.

Interesting Notes

The circumstances surrounding Windu's death have led to widespread speculation by fans that he in fact survived (much like the persistent rumors spread amongst fans that Darth Maul would make a return.) Lucas and Jackson have confirmed that Windu was always supposed to die in Episode III and that his death would be part of the official canon of Star Wars movie lore. Whether writers of the Expanded Star Wars Universe will try to bring him back is unknown, but highly unlikely, given that the Star Wars television series Lucas plans on will attempt to cover many of the minor characters' story arcs to bridge the near 20 year gap between Revenge of the Sith and '.

Related Topics:
Darth Maul - Canon - Expanded Star Wars Universe - Story arc

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According to an interview on The Late Show with David Letterman on May 13 2005 (as well as other interviews dating back to the promotion of Episode I) Windu's purple lightsaber was a personal request from Jackson to Lucas as a quid pro quo for appearing in the films, as well as a way of making the character unique and easily distinguishable. Jackson, a huge Star Wars fan, especially wanted his own color so that his character could be easily spotted and recognizable in the final battle scene of Attack of the Clones amidst all of the other Jedi.

Related Topics:
The Late Show with David Letterman - May 13 - 2005 - Quid pro quo

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