Darth Plagueis novel
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A Darth Plagueis novel was scheduled to be written by James Luceno and released in October 2008 by Del Rey about Darth Plagueis and his backstory. In an interview with Star Wars Insider magazine, Luceno said that he would like to write a future novel dealing with the search for immortality that both Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Plagueis embarked upon in their own separate ways. However, in a talk show interview in February 5, 2007,[1] he indicated that the novel was currently on hold due to issues surrounding the revelation of Palpatine's backstory and Expanded Universe continuity concerns.
On March 27, 2007, Sue Rostoni revealed in her blog that the novel has been cancelled, in an entry revealing an updated publishing schedule.[2] She stated the following:
- "I'm sure you've noticed that the Plagueis novel is not listed. It's true. The novel has been cancelled. We decided that this was not the right time to delve into Palpatine's back story and Plagueis's beginnings. You'll still see Jim Luceno around, though, as he's an author we are not willing to lose."
- ― Sue Rostoni[src]
The announcements for the novel stated that Plagueis was a Muun. Leland Chee has confirmed that, since Plagueis's species did not originate in the novel, it is still considered his canonical species by Lucas Licensing[3].
The novel was replaced with Darth Bane: Rule of Two;[4] however, Luceno has said he still hopes he can convince the powers that be at LucasFilm to let him write the novel, and cited sales of Millennium Falcon could help influence that. [5]
[edit] Notes and references
- ↑ Meadows, Chris (2007-02-05). James Luceno Interview, Part Two (mp3). Space Station Liberty. Retrieved on February 7, 2007.
- ↑ Ballantine/Del Rey Fiction Schedule, StarWars.com blogs, posted by Sue Rostoni, March 27, 2007, 3:09 PM
- ↑ Holocron continuity database questions Leland Chee's comments
- ↑ Rostoni's confirmation at TOS
- ↑ James Luceno interview on Star Wars Action News Episode 166
