Star Wars dubbed in Welsh for the first time to celebrate landmark anniversary
The original Star Wars film is being dubbed into Welsh for the first time to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The project features prominent Welsh actors and aims to promote the language through popular culture.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a cultural milestone for the Welsh language and demonstrates the role of global media in indigenous language preservation.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Star Wars veteran Mark Lewis Jones, who portrayed Captain Moden Canady in The Last Jedi, will take on the role of Darth Vader
Star Wars is to be dubbed into Welsh for the first time as the classic film prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.
Welsh language broadcaster S4C and Creative Wales announced the project, in partnership with Lucasfilm and Disney, at the National Eisteddfod on Tuesday.
The Welsh language version of Episode IV - A New Hope will broadcast on S4C and its platforms from Christmas Day.
Actor Matthew Rhys will voice Han Solo, with Rhys Ifans as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Princess Leia.
Star Wars veteran Mark Lewis Jones, who portrayed Captain Moden Canady in Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, will take on the role of Darth Vader and Osian Morgan will voice Luke Skywalker.
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