Samuel L Jackson has revealed that his Star Wars character Mace Windu is NOT dead – after apparently dying in the film series.

Jedi MasterMace Windu was killed off in the Star Wars prequel films. But speaking at massive fan convention Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, Florida, Samuel L Jackson revealed that the character is NOT dead – and that he wants to return to the series.

Speaking via prerecorded video to George Lucas at Star Wars Celebration, as he couldn’t be there in person, he said, “Mace Windu is awaiting his return – let’s make it happen!”

He explained, “We know that Jedis can survive falling from heights. Star Wars has a long history of characters reappearing with new appendages… my character is not dead!”

Could we see Sam Jackson return in this year’s Episode 8: The Last Jedi? Catch all the news right here on MTV.