Star Wars dubbed in Welsh for the first time to celebrate landmark anniversary
Summary
The classic Star Wars film Episode IV - A New Hope will be dubbed into Welsh for the first time to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The Welsh version will air on the S4C channel starting Christmas Day, featuring famous Welsh actors voicing major characters.Key Facts
- Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope is being translated into Welsh for the first time.
- The Welsh version will be shown on the S4C channel and platforms from Christmas Day.
- Matthew Rhys voices Han Solo; Rhys Ifans voices Obi-Wan Kenobi; Aimee-Ffion Edwards voices Princess Leia.
- Mark Lewis Jones, who was in The Last Jedi, voices Darth Vader, and Osian Morgan voices Luke Skywalker.
- The project is a partnership between Welsh broadcaster S4C, Creative Wales, Lucasfilm, and Disney.
- Lucasfilm co-president Lynwen Brennan, born in Wales, supports the project to celebrate Welsh language and culture.
- Wales has historical links to Star Wars, including a full-size Millennium Falcon built in Pembroke Dock in 1979.
- The dubbing aims to help preserve and promote the Welsh language through a popular international film.
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