Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld is Centered on Two Iconic Characters
Lucasfilm and Disney+ just dropped the first official trailer for Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, igniting excitement among fans of the galaxy far, far away. This latest installment in the acclaimed Tales anthology series shifts its focus to the shadowy corners of the Star Wars universe, spotlighting two of its most notorious figures: the former Sith assassin Asajj Ventress and the cold-blooded bounty hunter Cad Bane. Here’s what we know so far.
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Continuing the Story of Asajj Ventress
The trailer opens with a haunting glimpse of a galaxy “outside the law,” setting the tone for a narrative steeped in danger and moral ambiguity. Asajj Ventress, voiced by Nika Futterman, emerges in a tattered cloak, her dual lightsabers igniting against a mysterious red-bladed foe—possibly an Imperial Inquisitor.
Her story teases a redemption arc, as she’s described as being “given a new chance at life” and fleeing with a young, unexpected ally. This pairing hints at a possible mentor-protege dynamic, potentially exploring Ventress’s evolution from a dark side enforcer to a figure seeking purpose beyond vengeance. But either way, her highly anticipated return is a huge win for Star Wars fans.
Cade Bane Prepares faces
Meanwhile, Cad Bane, brought to life by Corey Burton’s gravelly drawl, stalks the screen in his signature wide-brimmed hat, blasters drawn in a tense standoff. The trailer frames his arc as a confrontation with his past, pitting him against an old friend turned marshal—a lawman on the opposite side of the galactic divide.
In the footage, the bounty hunter’s storyline (and conflicts) evokes a classic Western showdown vibe that echoes Bane’s live-action debut in The Book of Boba Fett. His tale promises to peel back layers of the blue-skinned Duros mercenary, whose Clone Wars exploits made him another favorite.
How it Differs from the other Tales Titles
Created and supervised by Dave Filoni, the mastermind behind The Clone Wars and Ahsoka, Tales of the Underworld continues the anthology’s tradition of weaving untold stories around iconic characters. Following 2022’s Tales of the Jedi and 2024’s Tales of the Empire, this third chapter shifts from Jedi and Imperial perspectives to the lawless fringes, offering fresh context for Ventress and Bane’s journeys.
In terms of timeline, the trailer suggests timelines spanning the Clone Wars and early Imperial era, with Republic gunships and stormtroopers hinting at pivotal moments, like Ventress’s mysterious survival after Dark Disciple. But we’ll have to wait and see where this exact chapter fits when it drops next month.
Tales of the Underworld Cast, Release Date, and Trailer
With a voice cast including Artt Butler, Lane Factor, and Clare Grant—and a release timed to celebrate May the Fourth—Tales of the Underworld is poised to deliver a gritty, character-rich addition to the Star Wars saga when it finally lands on Disney+.
