James Earl Jones surprised everyone by playing Darth Vader in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series

The Series Obi-Wan Kenobi added a key actor from the original Star Wars trilogy: the legendary James Earl Jones, who gave voice to the emblematic Darth Vader, who has been confirmed a member of the new project since his participation in the third episode which premiered last Wednesday on Disney +.

Your participation in Obi-Wan Kenobi It was surprising because it wasn’t expected to be part of the series. Everything when he has been linked to Darth Vader has been taken care of with care, sharing only the necessary in a promotional key and retaining details such as James Earl Jones’ participation in the story.

As part of the new chapter story, the Sith Lord, who had already made a brief appearance without her dress in the previous episode, raises his classic voice during a holographic conversation with Reva, the Third Sister of the Inquisitors played by Moses. Ingram

James Earl Jones, who has only participated in a few projects in recent years, such as the sequel to A prince in New Yorkparticipated in the original film of Star Wars in 1977, its sequels, the prequel to Episode IIIthe spin-off a rogue and the animated series rebels.

His inclusion in the Obi-Wan series had not been officially confirmed, as the centerpiece of the announcement was the revelation that Hayden Christiansen would return to life as the lord of the dark side once known as Anakin Skywalker.

Obi-Wan Kenobi It will have six episodes.

sir vader

With the most feared villain in pop culture history featured in the series, Obi-Wan has the opportunity to make several nods to the history of the film franchise.

Any production related to Star Wars it hides within itself a series of references to that universe. Some are obvious, like James Earl Jones’ involvement, and some less so. That’s why each episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi it is now viewed with curiosity in relation to the history and appearance of these types of key figures within the overall narrative.

These details are part of a rich mythology, both for the stories and for the actors linked to the different productions. This explains part of the interest in Obi-Wan Kenobi, with Ewan McGregor. This actor also grew, in a cinematic and personal way, through the saga of films in which he starred as one of the reference Jedi within the story.

James Earl Jones

The 91-year-old actor is a legendary figure in today’s cinema. Over the years he has lent his voice to all of Darth Vader’s speeches. His debut as the voice of the Sith Lord dates back to 1979.

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