Is Sam Witwer A Starkiller? More Than Just A Voice Actor

You’re right to wonder if Sam Witwer is Starkiller. He is!

Sam Witwer brought Galen Marek, the character known as Starkiller, to life in the 2008 video game *Star Wars: The Force Unleashed*. Witwer’s performance, both in terms of voice acting and motion capture, was widely praised. In the game, Marek, a secret apprentice of Darth Vader, was trained to be a powerful Force user. Vader planned to use him to eliminate the remaining Jedi and consolidate his own power.

Marek became a legend in the *Star Wars* universe. His story was later expanded upon in *The Force Unleashed II*, which also starred Witwer. Starkiller, though, is ultimately a clone of the original Marek. Vader, seeing Marek’s growing independence, orchestrated his death and then cloned him to create a more controllable version, using Marek’s genetic material.

The story of Starkiller is compelling because it explores the nature of identity, loyalty, and the temptations of power. The game’s narrative plays out against a backdrop of the *Star Wars* universe, featuring iconic characters like Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi, as well as introducing new characters like Juno Eclipse, who is deeply connected to Marek. This story, told through the eyes of Sam Witwer, helped to create a lasting legacy for Starkiller, a character who quickly gained a place in the hearts of many *Star Wars* fans.