James Earl Jones Authorized the Use of His Voice by AI in New “Star Wars” Films Before His Passing

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Actor James Earl Jones, who voiced the villain Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” productions, authorized his work to be replicated with the help of AI. Jones passed away on September 9 at the age of 93.

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James Earl Jones, who died at 93 on Monday (September 9), authorized the replication of his voice with the help of AI for future LucasFilm projects involving the “Star Wars” villain, Darth Vader.

Jones’s voice was already recreated in his last work on the series “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” released in 2022. The recreation was done by the Ukrainian company Respeecher. This was his final credit in the “Star Wars” franchise.

Before his death, James Earl Jones had given LucasFilm permission to use his voice for future and potential projects as Darth Vader.

This would not be the first time the “Star Wars” franchise has used technology to bring back actors who have passed away.

In the 2016 film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” actor Peter Cushing’s face was digitally recreated. Actress Carrie Fisher had her face digitally rejuvenated and overlaid onto another actress to portray Princess Leia.

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