Is Mace Windu Making a Comeback? Director Confirms Talks About Samuel L. Jackson’s Return to Star Wars!

by Annika April 24, 2025

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a wise Jedi master by the name of Mace Windu met his untimely demise at the hands of Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. But could we see the return of this beloved character in the future? According to director and actress Bryce Dallas Howard, it might just be a possibility.

Is Mace Windu Making a Comeback? Director Confirms Talks About Samuel L. Jackson’s Return to Star Wars!

In a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Howard was asked about her dream actors to direct in a project. After mentioning her Jurassic World co-star Chris Pratt, she dropped a major bombshell by revealing that she has been in talks with Lucasfilm about bringing Samuel L. Jackson’s Mace Windu back into the Star Wars universe.

As a fan favorite character, Mace Windu’s death was met with shock and disappointment when it first aired in 2005. Many fans have been holding out hope for his return, and this recent news has certainly sparked excitement and speculation in the Star Wars community.

Howard’s statement about Jackson’s support and willingness to act in a project she directs only adds fuel to the fire. With the actor’s loyalty to his friends and colleagues in Hollywood, it’s not surprising that he would jump at the opportunity to work with Howard.

But the question remains, how will Mace Windu make a comeback after being killed off in such a definitive way? Some fans speculate that he could return as a Force ghost, while others believe he could have survived his fall from the Chancellor’s office window. Either way, the possibilities are endless and fans are eager to see how Lucasfilm will bring back this iconic character.

Bringing back Mace Windu would not only be a treat for fans, but it would also be a smart move for Lucasfilm. With the recent success of The Mandalorian and the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series, it’s clear that there is a demand for familiar characters and storylines in the Star Wars universe. And with Samuel L. Jackson’s star power and dedicated fan base, his return as Mace Windu would surely bring in a lot of buzz and attention for any future projects.

As we eagerly await any official announcements from Lucasfilm or Howard herself, one thing is for sure – the return of Mace Windu would be a welcomed and highly anticipated event for Star Wars fans. Until then, we can only hope that the talks between Howard and Lucasfilm will lead to something concrete and that we’ll see the purple lightsaber-wielding Jedi master once again.

In the words of Mace Windu himself, “This party’s over.” But not for long, as it seems like there’s still a chance for this beloved character to make a comeback. So hold on to your lightsabers and keep your eyes peeled for any updates – the Force may just be with us after all.