Star wars episode 7 the darth plagueis theory youtube. In a new interview with ew, the actor completely denies that notion, claiming snoke is just snoke. Episodes viii and ix will not reveal to viewers that snoke. When he was introduced to fans in the months leading up to episode vii. This is a very good star wars novel, set before and during the events of the prequel trilogy. Jan 06, 2016 a lot of people truly believe that andy serkis supreme leader snoke is actually darth plagueis. Kylo ren, i watched the galactic empire rise, and then fall. Im just curious to see how many of you actually think he is darth plagueis or think hes not. It notably established plagueis to be a muun just as lucas proposed. In the force awakens, is supreme leader snoke actually darth. He mentions darth plagueis the sith who discovered this. New snoke theory is another link to darth plagueis star wars supervillain snoke has often been tied to darth plagueis in fan theories and theyre continuing to come thick.
A masterpiece of intrigue, republic politics and finance, and most of all, an insight into the workings of the sith. Now as a fan of the star wars expanded universe, i consider most of the books to be canon on some level, but the above statement seems to imply. Saga darth plagueis importance in canon, how important. In an article featuring new images of maz kanata and supreme. Contains spoilers the ultimate is supreme leader snoke. One popular idea is that snoke may be darth plagueis the wise, darth sideous. Enjoy for all you darth plagueis fans, please keep your comments respectfull as this has been a very controversial subject. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life. Hence, its not his original form, thus appearing as a different specie.
In the force awakens, is supreme leader snoke actually. The character was created by george lucas as early as the first draft of revenge of the sith dated april 2003 and possibly earlier. Dec 30, 2015 plagueis isnt eu though, he was sidious master, thats a fact set in canon stone. He needed the childs dna only for the force healing ability to sustain the corpse. I havent read the darth plagueis novel, and it is only a star wars legend, but the front cover shows palpatine kneeling before a gigantic plagueis, just like in the new movie. I just finished darth plagueis by james luceno, published by del rey. For over a year now, its been circulating around the web that the main villain for star wars. His story was massively expanded upon in the 2012 star wars legends novel darth plagueis, written by james luceno. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise.
Darth plagueis was first mentioned onscreen in the 2005 film star wars. I found it to be a really rich expansion to the star wars universe. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he. Speculation the official snoke discussion thread the cantina. The force awakens, theories abounded about the true identity of the apparent mastermind behind the first order, supreme leader snoke. Why supreme leader snoke is darth plagueis star wars. May 12, 2016 ever since fans learned that andy serkis was playing a character named supreme leader snoke in star wars. Jan 10, 2012 this book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books. Plagueis was darth jar jar and in his infinite wisdom he tried to destroy the star wars franchise so that the last three movies never got made. Darth plagueis as snoke theory debunked screen rant.
Was snoke the creation of splicing darth sidious and darth. New snoke theory is another link to darth plagueis star wars supervillain snoke has often been tied to darth plagueis in fan theories. Dec 20, 2015 page 2 of 5 snoke is not darth plagueis posted in star wars. Sidious then claims he died, which seems odd, given that kind of power. Palpatine tells anakin of the legend of darth plagueis, a sith lord who was said to be so powerful he could both create life and prevent people from dying.
Snoke clearly has a vendetta against the skywalker line, sidious has more reason than anyone to hunt down skywalker and using lukes nephew to do it is typical palpatine mentality. Though he never made his debut physically in any of the films, his reach stretched far past. Darth plagueis, remembered as darth plagueis the wise, was a male muun dark lord of the sith and heir to the lineage of darth bane. There are several clues that point into this direction. Dec 30, 2015 darth plagueis was first mentioned in the 2005 star wars film revenge of the sith, which many consider to be the least terrible of the muchmaligned prequel trilogy. Heres why the snoke darth plagueis theories are probably wrong. Andy serkis basically confirmed snoke is not darth plagueis. Considering that this happens in probably the most important scene in tfa just makes this even more relevant. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars. Lord phanatic, black 11 wampa 1030th resistance squad moderator.
Oct 15, 2015 donate to help improve frequency and quality of content. Another site posted a supposed excerpt from said novel of lines between snoke and ren that didnt make it into the film and i wanted to verify it. It is perfectly allowable to say this is the trilogy for the next generation and were not beholden to the old movies anymore than homages and nods. This means he was still somewhat involved in the creation of a canon for his universe. As master and disciple, plagueis and palpatinewho took the sith moniker darth sidiousworked together for years, trying to unlock the secrets of immortality as plagueis. Star wars 9 palpatine theory how the rise of skywalker. And thinking that star wars is owed to the old generation is, again its not right or wrong. Page 2 of 5 snoke is not darth plagueis posted in star wars. Having seen the downfall of his apprentice in the origianls, plagueis the wise knew that the darkside would inevitably be defeated in star wars 9. This star wars 9 theory explains how palpatines return in the rise of skywalker connects darth plagueis to kylo ren and snoke. Andy serkis denies snoke is darth plagueis in star wars. What that statement really means in the context of the new star wars trilogy is. Here is part two of our ongoing commentary of the star wars novel darth plagueis. As part of this, we discover lots of backstory concerning palpatine which, in the films, is often only hinted at.
I actually came up with an idea that could perhaps explain snoke with ties to the mandalorian, plagueis, and being a clone. Darth plagueis was first mentioned in the 2005 star wars film revenge of the sith, which many consider to be the least terrible of the muchmaligned prequel trilogy. A lot of people truly believe that andy serkis supreme leader snoke is actually darth plagueis. This episode we talk about the darth plagueis theory. Here is part two of our ongoing commentary of the star wars novel darth plagueis if you missed part one, click here to check it out. Darth plagueis was a male dark lord of the sith who, at some point prior to the invasion of naboo, chose sheev palpatine, a human from naboo, as his apprentice.
You will never look at the prequels in the same light again. Whats the best evidence that supreme leader snoke is not. Star wars the force awakens part 2 audible audio edition by suzy dowden. Donate to help improve frequency and quality of content. Just forget for a second about whether you want him to. Then in episode vii the force awakens we find a sith lord who has appeared from no where. Star wars books and comics about kylo ren a youtini curated. Star wars reveals the terrifying vision darth plagueis had. Mar 24, 2017 star wars 8 the last jedi set photo leak suggests supreme leader snoke is darth plagueis, according to a star wars theorist. He is the mentor and murder victim of future emperor sheev palpatine a. An audiobook reading of an excerpt from the original script for star wars episode ix written by colin trevorrow in which. Star wars episode 7 the darth plagueis theory by the stupendous wave. Jan 10, 2012 the back story of darth plagueis and darth sidious was developed handinglove with the highest authorities at lucasfilm, to ensure that nothing contradicts george lucass vision of his creations. This book was the first audiobook i had ever listened to ive gone on to listen to six more star wars books.
First of all, lets examine what is meant by the statement. Plagueis himself survives well into the events of tpm. Darth plagueis is arguably one of the finest star wars novels ever written. Lots of theories have popped up about snoke, but by far the one thats seemed to have gained the most traction is that snoke is actually the ancient sith lord, darth plagueis the wise. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. Darth sidious was the apprentice and murderer of plagueis. Star wars novel confirms snokes true identity and purpose duration. Is snoke really darth plagueis in the force awakens. I believe that supreme leader snoke will actually turn out to be the former master of darth sidious himself, darth plagueis, in star wars. Star wars 8 the last jedi set photo leak suggests supreme leader snoke is darth plagueis, according to a star wars theorist. Star trek picard episode 9 discussion and roundtable live midnights edge 837 watching live now 1998 ecf bulls vs pacers michael jordan great performance duration.
Supreme leader snoke was that he was darth plagueis, or a clone of him. The last jedi as fans scrambled to discover the true identity of the new villain and master to kylo ren, supreme leader snoke. As part of this, we discover lots of backstory concerning palpatine which, in the. There seems to be two loose ends that fit nicely together. The back story of darth plagueis and darth sidious was developed handinglove with the highest authorities at lucasfilm, to ensure that nothing contradicts george lucass vision of his creations. The force awakens supreme leader snoke played by the ever talented andy serkis is in fact sith lord darth plagueis. Which villain in the star wars saga was labelled wise. One of the greatest, and arguably strongest, of the sith in the star wars universe is darth plagueis. Part of the initial arrival at darth plagueis was born out of a fan desire for everything in star wars to be connected, in the same way, fans speculated rey was a skywalker, finn was related to mace windu or lando calrissian, lor san tekka was an old boba fett, and etc. In his public guise as magister hego damask ii of the. However, darth plagueis was released in 2012, before lucas sold star wars to disney.
Jul 18, 2019 star trek picard episode 9 discussion and roundtable live midnights edge 837 watching live now 1998 ecf bulls vs pacers michael jordan great performance duration. Snoke is described by his apprentice, kylo ren, as wise. One of the most popular theories postulates that snoke is actually emperor palpatines onetime sith master darth plagueis reincarnated. Darth plagueis written by james luceno and is my favorite novel in the star wars expanded universe. Darth plagueis is actually, in full, darth plagueis, the wise, and in tfa, while trying to bring kylo ren to the light, han says to him that supreme leader snoke will crush him. Fan theories are swirling left, right and centre, as star wars veterans try to piece together snokes backstory. This week in star wars, grab some snacks and settle in to watch star wars. Snoke was palpatines creation indeed being a mixed clone of his dna and the child a. The story of darth plagueis by the stupendous wave. Today we explain who darth plagueis is, and what he has to do with star wars.
The snoke is plagueis theory was born out of early speculation for star wars. Dec 14, 2015 one of the greatest, and arguably strongest, of the sith in the star wars universe is darth plagueis. This episode we talk about the darth plagueis theory in star wars episo. This episode we talk about the darth plagueis theory in star wars episode 7. Snoke is not darth plagueis page 2 star wars nightly. The character is first mentioned in the 2005 film star wars. Star wars comic finally reveals anakin skywalkers father.
Dec 28, 2015 i believe that supreme leader snoke will actually turn out to be the former master of darth sidious himself, darth plagueis, in star wars. That said, the newer novel tarkin, written by the same author. It brilliantly paints of picture of plagueis patiently working behind the scenes as he discovers, trains and then masterminds the ascent of palpatine to the office of supreme chancellor of the republic. Dec 30, 2018 fan theories are swirling left, right and centre, as star wars veterans try to piece together snoke s backstory. Who is darth plagueis and is he bound for star wars. If you missed part one, click here to check it out. This book focuses on two sith lords namely darth plagueis and his apprentice darth sidious aka palpatine. In my opinion, it does what a star wars novel can do at its best, augment the films for the better. Ever since fans learned that andy serkis was playing a character named supreme leader snoke in star wars.
Star wars the adventures of luke skywalker the empire strikes back by tvshow1701. Supreme leader snoke is darth plagueis why episode 7 confirms it. Read it, or, if you are illiterate, listen to the audiobook available in all good legitimate audiobook sellers and also youtube. Perhaps done through a similar practice performed by tenebrae a. For this section of the commentary bethany and mark of the star wars report podcast return to discuss chapters 4 through 7 with me. Star wars last jedi snoke theory is another link to.
Decades later the planet would have a part to play in galactic events, its own wink of. The novel takes the phantom menace menace and adds a second layer to the film it didnt have until i read this novel. The wise was one of the titles given to darth plagueis. Fast forward 19 years, seven movies, and a bucket load of comics and other star warsrelated releases later, and darth vader no. Tyler and alex discuss why snoke is still darth plagueis and how rian johnson basically admitted it. In episode vii, it is said that the supreme leader is very wise. Snokes theme is nigh on identical to that of the opera scene in rots where we learn about darth plagueis.
Andy serkis confirmed a few months ago that supreme leader snoke is not secretly darth plagueis, the sith master of life and death. Heres why the snoke darth plagueis theories are probably. The tragedy of darth plagueis the wise by xlrwolf10. The force awakens, rumors had run rampant that this villain may actually be darth plagueis. In episode iii, darth sidious explains to anakin the power of the dark side to save people from death. Darth sidious, who later frames his history and reputed ability to control natural phenomena of life and death as a legend used to lure anakin skywalker to the dark side of the force. Nov 27, 2015 my immediate answer yes yes yes yes, but im getting ahead of myself.
My immediate answer yes yes yes yes, but im getting ahead of myself. Obsessed with eternal life, he experimented with ways to cheat death and create new life from the midichlorians. Anakin is very receptive to the myth, as nightmares of padmes death have haunted him relentlessly. A sith lord with the ability to manipulate life and death, plagueis is the mentor and murder victim of palpatine darth sidious.
A star wars book, darth plagueis, told the story of the characters backstory but it is no longer considered star wars canon. The gullible prattle on about the triumph of truth and justice, of individualism and free will. Theres a book called darth plagueis, its easily one of the best written star wars franchise fiction books, if not the best. Fortyseven standard years before the harrowing reign of emperor palpatine. Star wars last jedi snoke theory is another link to darth. Kylo ren meets darth plagueis master scene original star. Darth plagueis the wise found a way to cheat death or have power over it he may have chosen snoke as his vessel for a reason. Let us know who you think snoke is and if you think hell be back for star wars episode 9. My son received this audiobook as a gift but i cant find if it would be an age appropriate book for him or not.
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