'Obi-Wan Kenobi': James Earl Jones Reprises His Voice Role as Darth Vader

While whispers of young Princess Leia coming to the “Star Wars” universe goes back years (we even mentioned it on a podcast last year), it wasn’t really until an “Obi-Wan Kenobi” casting reveal from a few months later that seemed to truly cement the fact we’d see the other Skywalker twin make a return after the passing of Carrie Fisher. Actress Vivien Lyra Blair (“We Can Be Heroes,” “Bird Box “) took over the role after previous attempts from Lucasfilm to use digital versions in “Rogue One” and “The Rise of Skywalker” was met with mixed reactions.

Obi-Wan Kenobi star Ewan McGregor says “hundreds” of crew members stormed the set of the Disney+ show to see Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader once again.Christensen reprised his famous role from the Star Wars prequel series in the new Disney+ series and the forthcoming Ahsoka spinoff.In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight about the show, titular star McGregor explained that “hundreds of people appeared [all over the set]” to see Christensen in costume as Vader, while Christensen himself discussed how much he enjoys that “so many of the crew members were, like, proper Star Wars fans.”“I was like, ‘Why are there so many people here today?’,” McGregor added. “Hayden walks out in the suit, and I was like, ‘Oh, of course, that’s why everyone is here.

Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to scrolling aimlessly — hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.  Scroll no more! To help you out, ET has rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on that are worth circling back for.From new episodes of the  prequel series,  to Season 3 of , we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+ and more this month.Starring fan favorites including Ewan McGregor, Rose Byrne, Theo James, Vanessa Bayer, Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Tom Hiddleston, Joe Alwyn, Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, Elisabeth Moss, Nicole Kidman and more, here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week: +In a world where superheroes are treated as gods and behave as villains, the Boys are on a quest to expose the powerful figures' dirty secrets.

Zach Braff shocked fans of the new Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” with the latest episode.

her portrayal of a young Princess Leia in the new Disney+ series — is helping shine a light on Save the Chimps, a non-profit refuge with 221 chimps rescued from labs and the entertainment industry. “Princess Leia wants to defend all creatures in the galaxy, and so do I,” said Blair in a video timed to her birthday this Saturday — a date she has in common with one of the residents of the 12-island facility.

didn’t wait long to reunite the titular Jedi Master (Ewan McGregor) and Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen). In “Chapter III” of the limited series, the two come face to face as the Sith Lord tracks his former mentor down on the planet Mapuzo, where Ben and a young Princess Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair) ended up after fleeing Daiyu. Ahead of the episode’s debut on Disney+, McGregor teased that the moment “will be a surprise” -- and indeed it was.

played by Hayden Christensen, who reprised the role for the first time since he appeared in 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”But fans went wild when it was revealed that the person voicing the Dark Lord was none other than his original emoter, James Earl Jones, reported Deadline. Jones, 90, has voiced the iconic villain since “A New Hope” debuted in theaters in 1977 — a film for which he only had 27 lines of dialogue and just nine minutes of actual screen time.

Last week, one of the “Star Wars” galaxy’s most beloved characters made his return when “Obi-Wan Kenobi” premiered on Disney+. And Ewan McGregor back onscreen as the Jedi master should be the most newsworthy item from the show’s first two episodes.

The identity of the Darth Vader voice in the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+ has finally been disclosed.Darth Vader can be heard in episode three of the show, which takes place between the events of the Star Wars prequel trilogy and the original trilogy.And now a report from TV Linehas confirmed that the voice is that of James Earl Jones, who has performed the role since the original Star Wars film in 1977. Cat's out of the bag:The identity of the Darth Vader voice in the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series has been disclosed; Vader is pictured in a 1977 publicity shot for the original Star Wars Legend:And now a report from TV Line has confirmed that the voice is that of James Earl Jones, who is pictured leaving a cement handprint at a Disney event in 2019James, who celebrated his 90th birthday last year, continued lending his talents to the part of Darth Vader throughout the original trilogy, which ended in 1983.He briefly returned to the role for the final instalment of the prequel trilogy, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith, released in 2005.

Obi-Wan Kenobi spinoff focusing on Darth Vader.The actor, who reprised his role from the prequel series in the new Disney+ series and the forthcoming Ahsoka spinoff, expressed his interest in future projects with the character.Asked by ET Canada whether he would consider his own standalone series, Christensen told the publication, “Yeah, I mean, you know, absolutely,” adding: “I think this is a character that sort of resonates in our culture and in a very kind of profound way.“And there’s certainly more there to explore. There are so many other stories that have been told in these other mediums.”The actor went on: “I would love to get to continue my journey with him.”Meanwhile, the official Star Wars accounts recently defended star Moses Ingram after she was subject to racist abuse on social media.“We are proud to welcome Moses Ingram to the Star Wars family and excited for Reva’s story to unfold.

Hayden Christensen isn’t the only one back to play “Star Wars”‘ most iconic villain.

Moses Ingram had a fun time preparing for her role in Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Obi-Wan Kenobi star Moses Ingram.The actor revealed on social media she had received “hundreds” of racist messages since the Disney+ show debuted, in which she plays the Third Sister, Reva Sevander.“It seems that some of the fan base has decided to attack Moses Ingram online and send her the most horrendous, racist [direct messages]. I heard some of them this morning, and it just broke my heart,” McGregor has now said in a new video via the Star Wars social media accounts.“Moses is a brilliant actor. She is a brilliant woman.

Obi-Wan Kenobi” star Ewan McGregor slammed social media users who sent his co-star Moses Ingram hundreds of racist messages — calling them fake “Star Wars” fans.“I just wanted to say as the leading actor in the series, as the executive producer on the series, that we stand with Moses; we love Moses,” McGregor said in a video statement posted by the official “Star Wars” Twitter account Tuesday night. “And if you’re sending her bullying messages, you’re no ‘Star Wars’ fan in my mind.

The premiere of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” has set a big milestone for Disney+, while at the same time generating controversy due to some racist online abuse being directed toward Moses Ingram, who plays Jedi-hunting Reva Sevander, a.k.a. Third Sister.

Star Wars social media accounts have released a statement defending Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Moses Ingram from racist abuse.“We are proud to welcome Moses Ingram to the Star Wars family and excited for Reva’s story to unfold. If anyone intends to make her feel in any way unwelcome, we have only one thing to say: we resist,” the post reads.“There are more than 20 million sentient species in the Star Wars galaxy, don’t choose to be racist.”The actor, who plays Inquisitor Reva Savander in the Disney+ series, shared on Instagram some of the abusive messages she’s received since the show was released last week.There are more than 20 million sentient species in the Star Wars galaxy, don’t choose to be a racist.— Star Wars (@starwars) May 31, 2022“Long story short, there are hundreds of those,” Ingram said referring to the messages.

Moses Ingram is speaking out against the racist messages she's received since her debut, and the  franchise is backing her up.On Tuesday, the official  Twitter and Instagram accounts spoke out in support of Ingram, who stars as the ambitious new Inquisitor Reva Sevander on the long-awaited Disney+ series. «We are proud to welcome Moses Ingram to the Star Wars family and excited for Reva's story to unfold. If anyone intends to make her feel in any way unwelcome, we have only one thing to say: we resist,» the statement said.

Obi-Wan Kenobi” star Moses Ingram after racist backlash directed at her on social media.“We are proud to welcome Moses Ingram to the Star Wars family and excited for Reva’s story to unfold. If anyone intends to make her feel in any way unwelcome, we have only one thing to say: we resist,” they wrote in a rare statement.“There are more than 20 million sentient species in the Star Wars galaxy, don’t choose to be a racist.”The 29-year-old actress recently revealed that she received “hundreds” of racist messages on social media since the Disney+ series debuted on May 27.Messages the actress shared on her Instagram Stories include the use of the N-word and claims that she was a “diversity hire.”“You won’t be loved or remembered for this acting role,” one toxic fan wrote.“There’s nothing anybody can do about this.

Star Wars spin-off series, Andor – watch it below.On Thursday (May 26), Disney kicked off ‘Star Wars Celebration’, its four-day fan event in Anaheim, California, unveiling a number of teaser trailers, release dates, casting announcements and more.Among the announcements was the first trailer for the Andor, a 12-episode series that acts as a prequel to 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.Set five years ahead of the events of Rogue One, in which Andor (played by Diego Luna) and Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) led a group of rebels on a mission to steal the plans of the original Death Star, Andor will explore Cassian’s backstory as he starts his journey toward becoming a rebel hero.The series will “explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved.

Carson Burton Obi-Wan and Darth Vader are back together for the first time since 2005.Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen return their iconic roles from the “Star Wars” prequel series in the new Disney+ limited series “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” For the stars, it’s been a long journey since the prequels premiered.“For the response not to be rosy when they came out, was hard. It was hard,” McGregor told Variety’s Marc Malkin on the red carpet at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim on Thursday.

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea has a new role in the latest Star Wars spin-off series, Obi-Wan Kenobi.Warning – major spoilers for Obi-Wan Kenobi aheadFlea appeared in the first two episodes of the new series, which arrived on Disney+ this week (May 27).Obi-Wan Kenobi is set ten years after the events of Revenge Of The Sith. The show will follow Jedi Master Obi-Wan’s “greatest defeat as he witnesses the the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader,” according to Disney.In the show, Flea plays a bounty hunter called Vect Nehru.