The most famous was, however, was that he was darth plagueis, darth sidious sith. My immediate answer yes yes yes yes, but im getting ahead of myself. So there has been a lot of speculation on the identity of supreme leader snoke. Jun 06, 2017 the topic driving star wars fans insane as of late and, really, since his introduction in star wars. He was also the unseen overarching antagonist of the first season of the animated television series star wars resistance, as well as a posthumous antagonist. Star wars the black series episode 8 supreme leader snoke. Pablo hidalgo of the lucasfilm story group dismissed the darth plagueis theory in may.
I wont pretend to be the first person to theorise this. Earlier we posted over 20 easter eggs featured in star wars. The popular star wars fan theory that supreme leader snoke would be revealed as darth plagueis in star wars. Supreme leader snoke was simultaneously one of the most intriguing and. A star wars book, darth plagueis, told the story of the characters. The force awakens, star wars fans have been wondering if he is in fact darth plagueis. The mysterious origins of supreme leader snoke star wars. Oct, 2015 is supreme leader snoke really darth plagueis movie news with the fish. Is andy serkis character, snoke, the same character as darth plagueis, whose canonicity is something of much repute. Darth maul is supreme leader snoke star wars theory darth maul as supreme leader snoke. But snoke also commands general hux and the technological war machine the first order has engineered to.
Jan 24, 2018 he not sidious, plagueis, vader, maul, or any other sith. What are your theories on the identity of supreme leader. The last jedi seemingly died with snoke, but the story could still be true for star wars. If hes a muun, these plagueis rumors will continue, but if not, we can safely assume that snoke is a new character. What is snokes real connection to darth vader and palpatine. The force awakens as the tertiary antagonist, supreme leader of the first order, a military. He not sidious, plagueis, vader, maul, or any other sith. Contains spoilers the ultimate is supreme leader snoke. Something very interesting happened with the star wars prequels, and fans were. Top 5 reasons supreme leader snoke is darth plagueis comic book news. Episode ix, making darth plagueis the biggest star wars villain of them all. New snoke theory is another link to darth plagueis star wars supervillain snoke has often been tied to darth plagueis in fan theories.
Muuns have a much more elongated face than what snoke appears to have and the darth plagueis book that released. Thus is the exact same figure as the smoke exclusive version that comes with the throne, so if you can find them both around the same price, get the exclusive with throne. Aug 27, 2016 the star wars cast weighs in star wars universe has given its audience plenty of material to speculate over, but a recent fan theory claiming that jar jar binks was really supreme leader snoke is. There, he looks very much like a muun from clone wars. Apr 19, 2019 this star wars 9 theory explains how palpatines return in the rise of skywalker connects darth plagueis to kylo ren and snoke.
But some new information about supreme leader snokes origins have recently been revealed. The most nonsensical theories about the identity of. Hes not any established character, nor their relation. The last jedi doesnt disprove the darth plagueis snoke theory. Darth maul is supreme leader snoke star wars theory. Abrams, lawrence kasdan, and michael arndt for the 2015 film star wars. The force awakens, now check out some possible early designs of andy serkis supreme leader snoke. Is there evidence to suggest that supreme leader snoke is. Is supreme leader snoke really darth plagueis movie news. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith so powerful and so wise he. Sorry, star wars fans, that snoke darth plagueis theory. Supreme leader snoke is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. The force awakens is the mystery of supreme leader snoke.
Star wars the force awakens supreme leader snoke theory. Star wars 8 the last jedi set photo leak suggests supreme leader snoke is. The force awakens, but now that the movie has opened, the flood gates are open. The most famous was, however, was that he was darth plagueis, darth. Heres why supreme leader snoke is probably not darth plagueis. Is supreme leader snoke really darth plagueis movie news with. The force awakens is out in just a few days, and well all have the chance to see supreme leader snoke for ourselves.
Dec 21, 2015 there was little attempt to hide the fact that master motioncapture performer andy serkis would be playing a character named supreme leader snoke in j. Supreme leader snoke is the secondary antagonist of the star wars sequel trilogy, appearing as a major antagonist in the force awakens, as the secondary antagonist of the last jedi, and as a posthumous antagonist in the rise of skywalker. St why snoke is darth plagueis jedi council forums. Hes a huge fan of star wars, star trek, game of thrones, and marvel. The force awakens, in which he is introduced as the supreme leader of the first order, a rogue military junta formed from the fallen galactic empires remains. He bares very similar resemblance to darth plagueis muun species. Emperor palpatine wasted no time explaining that supreme leader. Dec 21, 2017 but some new information about supreme leader snokes origins have recently been revealed.
Dec 28, 2017 two quick points of order before we head down the rabbit hole. The last jedi was the shocking death of supreme leader snoke. Snoke seems to be missing his lower jaw, which is similar to an injury darth plagueis received years before the phantom menace when he was training palpatine. If you arent familiar with the name darth plagueis, you can either read the short bio below or the long version here. Prior to the release of the rise of skywalker, the 2019 comic book star wars. Star wars last jedi snoke theory is another link to. Star wars last jedi snoke theory is another link to darth. Heres why the snoke darth plagueis theories are probably wrong. Despite his hatred for the jedi, snoke actually respected skywalker while. In legendseu canon darth plagueis book plagueis was a muun.
In episode vii, it is said that the supreme leader is very wise. 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. Since the first picture of snoke was released prior to release of episode vii. Leading up to the movie, snoke was one of the most theorized aspects of the movie, and not just with the plagueis theory. The wise was one of the titles given to darth plagueis.
Sorry, star wars fans, that snoke darth plagueis theory has. However, we always see him communicating via hologram, and weve seen in previous star wars films that these holograms are often projected at a. If snoke is plagueis, then the plagueis created anakin theory is still on the table, which in turn opens up the possibility that rey was really the prophesied restorer of balance all along with anakin only ever having been plagueis attempt at usurping the will of the force. Find out why the snoke darth plagueis theories are wrong. Snoke is darth plagueis and star wars 9s real villain. Everything palpatine really did when he killed plagueis. Snoke eventually achieved the status of the supreme leader of the first order. This star wars 9 theory explains how palpatines return in the rise of skywalker connects darth plagueis to kylo ren and snoke. There was little attempt to hide the fact that master motioncapture performer andy serkis would be playing a character named supreme leader snoke.
But neal scanlan, chief of creature and droid effects, told people, this character is much better executed as a cgi character. 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. Supreme leader snoke is darth plagueis theory explained youtube. The second leastplausible theory on this list postulates that snoke is really darth. The book also reveals that, much like palpatine, plagueis was hiding in plain.
Snoke is powerful with the dark side of the force, and seduced ben solo into abandoning the jedi path to become his apprentice. The mysterious origins of supreme leader snoke star wars wavelength. Supreme leader snoke is not darth plagueis, and if you need more reasons as to why, check out our previous post with plenty of evidence that debunks the theory even further. Short description supreme leader snoke is a fictional character in the star wars franchise.
Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith so powerful and so wise, he could use the midichlorians to create life. While it was initially thought that supreme leader snoke was really darth plagueis, the powerful sith lord mentioned by palpatine in revenge of the sith, if its been confirmed that snoke isnt a sith lord, then he probably isnt darth plagueis. And its cool to think that like so many great villains, even when you think youve defeated him, you really havent. Identity of supreme leader snoke so there has been a lot of speculation on the identity of supreme leader snoke. The 12 best star wars theories about supreme leader snokes. Early concept of snoke looks a lot like darth plagueis. The latest rumor is that darth vader may actually be supreme leader snoke, the largerthanlife mentor for kylo ren. Brandon rhea is vp of tv, movies, and anime at fandom. Snoke was a forcesensitive humanoid male who rose to absolute power as supreme leader of the first order during the new republic era. This brings us to the first reason why supreme leader snoke is not darth plagueis. The rise of skywalker, emperor palpatine quickly returns and supreme leader kylo rens. The force awakens supreme leader snoke played by the ever talented andy serkis is in fact sith lord darth plagueis.
In the same way palpatine bookended the first two trilogies as the ultimate. One thing we know is canon, however if georges word when he still owned star wars still stands as canon, is plagueis was a muun. Everything palpatine really did when he killed plagueis star wars explained duration. The supreme leader of the first order, the mysterious snoke has no permanent base of operations, preferring to contact his underlings from a mobile command post. Many fans would love it if snoke was darth plagueis, emperor palpatines sith master. The last jedi shockingly killed off supreme leader snoke, ending most fan. What are your theories on the identity of supreme leader snoke. The mysterious origins of supreme leader snoke star wars wavelength carapola, stuart on. Cosmic book news has been skipping out on posting all the potential rumors and spoilers for star wars. What follows includes a major spoiler for the last jedi. However, we always see him communicating via hologram, and weve seen in previous star wars films that these holograms are often projected at a different size than the original person is. Nov 27, 2015 my immediate answer yes yes yes yes, but im getting ahead of myself. Snoke appears to have an injury to his mandible and around the lower jaw region, similar to darth plagueis after his attempted assassination in the eu. The force awakens, we see supreme leader snoke a few times dispensing orders to his subordinates.
Tfa, to me and im sure to many others, practically confirmed that supreme leader snoke is darth plagueis. Heres why supreme leader snoke is not darth plagueis this rumor has been circulating for months, and it doesnt look like its going to stop anytime soon. Plagueis didnt have a choice but to infect a really old political influencer like snoke. He was also the unseen overarching antagonist of the. There is no evidence that directly proves or disproves that snoke is plagueis, but it certainly seems like the route theyre going on. I love nicholas roys answer, because it could mean snoke was trying to save the. Is there evidence to suggest that supreme leader snoke is darth. A master of the force and a seeker of arcane lore, snoke possessed the knowledge and power that made him the undisputed heir to the contingency crafted by the sith lord darth sidious before his demise.
Two quick points of order before we head down the rabbit hole. In an article featuring new images of maz kanata and supreme. For over a year now, its been circulating around the web that the main villain for star wars. Jan 08, 2016 the latest rumor is that darth vader may actually be supreme leader snoke, the largerthanlife mentor for kylo ren. This tidbit about the sith lord s species, according to luceno, came from lucas himself. Episode ix the rise of skywalker darth sidious, to kylo ren. It seems a little farfetched following the touching demise at the conclusion of return of the jedi, but there are some convincing and interesting theories. Andy serkis confirmed a few months ago that supreme leader snoke is not secretly darth plagueis, the sith master of life and death. If you still havent seen the movie, dont keep reading as there are some spoilers.
Star wars 9 palpatine theory how the rise of skywalker. Rise of skywalker theory reveals supreme leader snokes true. The last jedi, this supreme leader snoke figure, like all figures in the black series, features impeccable moviereal design and incredible detail. Despite his hatred for the jedi, snoke actually respected skywalker while also. 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. Heres why supreme leader snoke is probably not darth plagueis posted on monday, december 28th, 2015 by peter sciretta one of the unanswered questions of star wars.
Kylo ren rey snoke and darth plagueis in star wars 9. One of the most controversial decisions made with star wars. Though not a sith, snoke was nonetheless a master of the. Episode ix, making darth plagueis the biggest star wars villain of them all star wars. Although he was a very powerful practitioner of the dark side of the force, snoke was not affiliated with the sith, which became extinct as a result of the deaths of darth sidious and darth vader aboard the death star ii during the battle of endor thanks to the efforts of the jedi knight luke skywalker. Maybe supreme leader snoke isnt a hologram after all.
Overall, pretty cool, but really wish he could stand in his own. Heres why the snoke darth plagueis theories are probably. Mar 24, 2017 star wars 8 the last jedi set photo leak. The star wars cast weighs in star wars universe has given its audience plenty of material to speculate over, but a recent fan theory claiming that.
So who do we think this guy is and how is he going to be connected to the other movies. Star wars 8 the last jedi set photo leak suggests supreme leader snoke is darth plagueis, according to a. Supreme leader snoke is not a hologram, he is a ghost. Andy serkis basically confirmed snoke is not darth plagueis. He is a cgi character voiced and performed by andy serkis.
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