The following contains major spoilers for star wars. Fan theory art that jar jar binks is snoke via deviantart. The snoke plagueis hypothesis is now caught in a paradox. The last jedi as fans scrambled to discover the true identity of the new villain and master to kylo ren, supreme leader snoke. Supreme leader snoke is quite an enigmatic character, and strangely vulnerable at the same time as being quite powerful, serkis says. The snoke is plagueis theory was born out of early speculation for star wars. Snoke was a forcesensitive humanoid male who rose to absolute power as supreme leader of the first order during the new republic era. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. This is just like when abrams said john harrison was khan. Others say that its emperor palpatine who has come back from the dead to train the grandson of darth vader. Star wars legends star wars legends book 19 kindle edition by luceno, james.
If you arent familiar with the name darth plagueis, you can either read the short bio below or the long version here. The idea, based on music cues that exist in both the force awakens and revenge of the sith, was that supreme leader snoke was, in reality, darth plagueis, the legendary sith lord that palpatine. Snoke is a failed clone of darth plagueis the final. Now i am a pretty big star wars fan but there are sooooo many other things to enjoy and at the end of the day my heart is more concerned with superheroes but that doesnt mean speculating on snoke. A previous theory surmised that snoke was an imperfect clone of plagueis. A star wars book, darth plagueis, told the story of the characters backstory but it is no longer considered star wars canon. Initially, the story explores the rise of plagueis as a sith lord. Unless youre a star wars fan thats lived under a rock, the answer to that question should be an emphatic yes. Last piece ill put which i think solidifies the plagueis theory is an interview andy serkis did with entertainment weekly in which he said the following. What if he simply appropriated a failed darth plagueis clone body. Did you ever hear the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise. However, hidalgos words may have put an end to this popular theory, at least on the official side of things.
Buy products related to darth plagueis book products and see what customers say about darth plagueis book products on. Spoiler darth plagueis is snoke and then is the broom. Probably the most popular theory regarding supreme leader snoke s true identity goes back to a scene in the prequel film episode iii. He is the mentor and murder victim of future emperor sheev palpatine a. It would give snoke a presence, if they arnt going to go down the plagueis route, just making him another dark side of the force user, or and emperors guard would feel a little meh like a throwaway villain, but you make him the original person to use the dark side of the force and instantly he has significance. For years, fans have theorized that snoke might be darth plagueis. Its going to be bizarre if he isnt plagueis at this point. I, however, protest if he now posessed the body of that boy from my avatar. However, this new theory takes it a step further and suggests that palps found a way to bring plagueis back to life. The rise of skywalker states that rather than palpatine having been the apprentice of darth plagueis the wise, the sith lord actually was plagueis himself. Over the weekend i came across a piece of evidence that seems to prove that, at very least, j. That popular supreme leader snoke theory just took a major.
Spoiler darth plagueis is sn oke and then is the broom boy. Now, this points out another fan theory that suggests that snoke is darth plagueis, the midichlorian manipulator dark lord sith, who trained darth sidious. Since 2015, fans have been speculating what the true identity of supreme leader snoke andy serkis is and his background. Rian johnson reveals details on why he kept fans in the dark on snoke s origins for star wars. What follows includes a major spoiler for the last jedi. Jar jar is actually plagueis and snoke, here is why reddit. But neal scanlan, chief of creature and droid effects, told people, this character is much better executed as a cgi character.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Serkis says snoke is a completely new character to the saga. Another theory acknowledges that darth vader, who turned to the light in the end, could never come back as such a powerful sith lord as snoke. I think it made perfect sense that george lucas wanted to have a big reveal as jar jar being the sith lord all the time, taking us all by surprise. What is the argument that snoke was really supposed to be. 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. All the signs from the legends book, and the powers he possessed and his personality in general, could point to otherwise.
Heres why the snoke darth plagueis theories are probably. This star wars 9 theory explains how palpatines return in the rise of skywalker connects darth plagueis to kylo ren and snoke. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars. 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. Andy serkis confirms supreme leader snoke is not darth. What is snokes real connection to darth vader and palpatine. Palpatine is back in the new trailer for star wars. It is, however, the gap between the significantly low likelihood of snoke being plagueis particularly following hidalgos recent statement snoke is not plagueis, and how prevalent and incessantly promoted the theory is in fandom, that rubs people the wrong way. Apparently theories on snoke s true identity litter the web, most focusing on darth plagueis. Supreme chancellor palpatine darth sidious told the tragedy to an emotionally compromised anakin skywalker in revenge of the sith. Theory linking snoke, palpatine and darth plagueis makes total sense a new star wars theory makes a convincing case for darth plagueis being linked to both snoke.
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. His apprentice then kills him in his sleep after learning his methods, and the apprentice creates even more life in anakin. St why snoke is darth plagueis page 88 jedi council. My theory snoke is the grand inquisitor or at least one of the brothers from star wars rebels tv series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Snoke was created as a backup palpatine and learned everything from plagueis as.
As the creative executive of lucasfilms story group, there are few people with as much insight into the full story of the third trilogy or the overall universal plotlines. Initially, the story explores the rise of plagueis as a. 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. So a love triangle developed, and plagueis attempted to manage this sensitive matter of the heart by having snoke killed. Some keeneared fans had already concluded that snoke was darth plagueis due to the hints of music from the iconic opera scene in the prequels popping up. Some keeneared fans had already concluded that snoke was darth plagueis due to the hints of music from the iconic opera scene in the prequels popping up in the force awakens and the last jedi. Darth plagueis is jar jar binks and snoke as we all know, there is that famous theory of jar jar actually being a sith mastermind, and i believe in every part of it. My theory is that darth plagueis, instead of being killed by sidious, actually found a way to survive. The idea that snoke is actually the legendary darth plagueis has long been a frontrunning fan theory. New snoke theory is another link to darth plagueis star wars supervillain snoke has often been tied to darth plagueis in fan theories. Palpatine clone theory reveals snokes ties to a shadowy.
Upon reexamination, however, that meeting between master and wouldbe apprentice has. The force awakens has a december 18, 2015 release directed by j. As a result, theyre concluding that snoke is darth plagueis instead. Abrams and kasdan appear not to recognise the name plagueis at a convention. Following those clues snoke s appearance, his dark force power, his connection to kylo ren has led to a prevalent theory among fans that snoke is secretly darth plagueis, the sith lord. Episode ix hasnt come out yet, so its possible we could get some type of revelation in the movie or a novel tie in. Having seen and analyzed the force awakens over 7 times in past 5 days, ive got a bone to pick with darth plagueis theories. In the force awakens, his history was very much guarded, with plot points teasing he was a new regal leader cut from the. Star wars last jedi snoke theory is another link to. Although hes never been seen onscreen, plagueis was briefly mentioned in revenge of the. Two quick points of order before we head down the rabbit hole. See, theres this famous character called darth plagueis, and he really, really loved anakins mum. Our friends at stupendous wave present that theory in the video above. If this is the case, and if he figures into the new trilogy because of this survival, then lucenos book about him dying would be contradictory.
Plagueis knew how to create life, so he creates the perfect dark side apprentice. Darth plagueis is alive theory star wars explained youtube. Though not a sith, snoke was nonetheless a master of the. This book focuses on two sith lords namely darth plagueis and his apprentice darth sidious aka palpatine. St why snoke is darth plagueis page 4 jedi council.
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