James Luceno Interview (Legacy Expo)
On Legends Lookback, Jared and Freddy sit down with James Luceno to discuss Darth Plagueis, the New Jedi Order, and behind-the-scenes tales from Star Wars Legends.
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Oct 2, 2025

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Have you ever heard the legend of James Luceno the wise? Now you can hear from this brilliant author directly from the source because Jared and Freddy sat down with him for a phenomenal chat at Legacy Expo. He is the author of great Star Wars books like Darth Plagueis, Cloak of Deception, Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader, and several books in the New Jedi Order including its epic finale, The Unifying Force. We asked him about the development of the NJO, many mind-blowing behind-the-scenes details, and also what it was like crafting such a dark and twisted tale as Darth Plagueis. You’re going to love this one.
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