James Earl Jones Darth Vader

James Earl Jones is retiring from voicing iconic Star Wars villain Darth Vader, with AI taking over the job.

Wood noted, “For a character such as Darth Vader, who might have 50 lines on a show, I might have a back-and-forth of almost over 10,000 files.” But as the Russians approached, Wood tried to minimize the demands of the project. Even if it’s war, there’s no excuse for you to be the troublemaker of what you loved from childhood.” His booming, menacing voice was an integral part of creating one of cinema’s greatest villains, but at 91 years old, Jones is stepping away from the role. Jones and his family praised the final result in Obi-Wan Kenobi, crediting Respeecher’s tireless work. Jones has voiced Darth Vader, the iconic villain of the Star Wars franchise, since 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Acclaimed actor and EGOT winner James Earl Jones is retiring from one of his most famous roles.