Disney Plus just dropped the latest trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, premiering April 4. The show brings back Sam Witwer as ex-Sith Lord Darth Maul, now on the run from police detective Captain Brander Lawson and his droid partner Two Boots. Maul also faces off against Sith Inquisitors like Marrok and the Eleventh Brother, but it’s two new faces-Scorn and Icarus-who are already stealing the spotlight.
Scorn and Icarus are a pair of rocket-launcher-wielding Zabraks, officially named by the Star Wars website. They show up in the trailer blasting away at Imperial forces, and their edgy designs have fans buzzing. Outside of being known as brothers (and Icarus being voiced by legendary voice actor Steve Blum), there’s very little we know about these two. But that’s never stopped Star Wars fans before.
Why fans care about the weirdos
The Star Wars fandom has a long tradition of obsessing over minor characters with bizarre names-affectionately called “Glup Shittos” after a viral Tumblr joke. The term pokes fun at how fans get hyped for cameos from obscure characters like Kit Fisto, Sy Snootles, or Keef Girgo. Even the most serious Star Wars out there, Andor, can’t resist names like Keef Girgo.
Scorn and Icarus fit right in. They might only get a few minutes of screen time, but fans are already speculating about their backstory and future spin-offs. It’s almost inevitable that, even if they only get a few minutes of screen time in Maul: Shadow Lord, something (like a comic or a spin-off novel) will have fans excitedly discussing their return.
This isn’t new for the franchise. Characters like Marrok, Eleventh Brother, and Rook Kast (first seen in the 2014 comic Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir) have all been plucked from obscurity and turned into fan favorites. The hype around Scorn and Icarus is just the latest example.
What this means for the fandom
For viewers, this means more deep cuts and Easter eggs to hunt for when Maul: Shadow Lord lands. If you’re the type who loves spotting background characters and flexing obscure lore knowledge, this show is targeting you. Expect a wave of new merch, fan art, and maybe even expanded universe stories if Scorn and Icarus catch on.
Speculation: If the response is strong, Disney could spin these characters into comics, novels, or even games. The cycle of minor character obsession is alive and well in the galaxy far, far away.
The bottom line
- Maul: Shadow Lord premieres April 4 on Disney Plus, with new minor characters already generating buzz.
- Expect more Glup Shitto moments and deep-cut lore for die-hard fans-and probably a new wave of collectibles.