Star Wars Cast Ray Park As Darth Maul Because Of A Terrible Video Game Movie

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Rick Stevenson)

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Former video game movie star Ray Park defies expectations, lands iconic Star Wars role as Darth Maul.

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Ray Park's breakout role was in the disastrous 1994 film Mortal Kombat, yet George Lucas still handpicked him to play the legendary Sith Lord Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace.
Despite the critical and commercial failure of Mortal Kombat, Park's physicality and martial arts skills impressed Lucas, leading to his unexpected casting as one of the most beloved Star Wars villains.

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Ray Park, Mortal Kombat, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace