Author Cavan Scott is releasing a Star Wars audio drama following the life of Dooku. Now available for pre-order, the story will be released April 30th, 2019. This story is not just a reveal of Dooku’s past – from his childhood in the temple and even his family – but also a deep character exploration on how and why he became a Sith Lord. Scott has said:
The story also explores Dooku’s earliest days of training deadly assassin Asajj Ventress. In fact, the first mission Dooku sends her on is one to locate his lost sister. This deeply personal mission gives readers a chance to see a brand new side of this well-known Star Wars villain. To help with this daunting task, Scott worked closely with author Claudia Gray, known for her book Star Wars: Master & Apprentice. Scott very much enjoyed writing the character of Ventress since she is a favorite of his daughters. He has stated:
In regards to Dooku’s personality and character growth, Scott adds:
