Darth Maul Voice Actor Slams Star Wars: The Phantom Menace as ‘The Biggest Disappointment of My Life’ and Says His Pay Was ‘S***’
Peter Serafinowicz, the voice actor behind Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, has expressed significant disappointment with the 1999 film, calling it “the biggest disappointment” of his life. Speaking on the Class Clown podcast, Serafinowicz explained that he was an avid Star Wars fan during his childhood, watching A New Hope repeatedly before eagerly accepting the opportunity to voice the iconic character in George Lucas’ prequel.
However, Serafinowicz was left deeply disappointed both by the final film itself and by the compensation he received for his work. The actor, who is best known for his roles in British comedy series Spaced, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, and How to Train Your Dragon, did not provide specific details about his salary but expressed frustration with what he characterized as inadequate pay for his contribution to the film.
Serafinowicz’s comments add to the broader criticism surrounding The Phantom Menace, which has remained divisive among Star Wars fans since its theatrical release. His candid remarks highlight the disconnect between his childhood enthusiasm for the franchise and his experience working on what was intended to be a major blockbuster.