It Has Been Officially Confirmed That Darth Vader Will Return In 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'

It has been confirmed that everyone's favourite villain, Darth Vader, will be returning for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

The galactic spin off is set just before the original Star Wars trilogy, and see's a group of resistance fighters who have united to steal the plans of the dreaded Death Star.

James Earl Jones has been confirmed to reprise the iconic voice of Darth Vader, with a variety of actors appearing behind the mask of the Sith lord.

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Although Darth's appearance will only be a fleeting one, it's said to be an important moment in the film.

President of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy told Entertainment Weekly: "He will be in the movie sparingly. But at a key, strategic moment, he's going to loom large."

Although James Earl Jones is now at the tender age of 85, compared to the age of 46 when he first voiced the character, there was really no one else who could do it.

Speaking to EW, Rogue One director Gareth Edwards said: "Within the Rebellion, it's not commonly spoken about.

"Within the Empire, there is the culture of knowing of the existence of Darth Vader. There's definitely an underlying feeling that there is a power - a dark power - available to the Empire and that if you overstep your mark, you will suffer the consequences."

Very exciting.

Words by Mark McGowan

Featured image credit: Lucasfilm

Topics: Star Wars

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