“He hires a guy born in Mississippi, raised in Michigan, who stutters”: James Earl Jones Was Paid Only $7000 by George Lucas for Darth Vader That He Claimed Was ‘Easy Money’
The Star Wars fandom and cinema enthusiasts across the globe have been marred by the loss of an icon with James Earl Jones’ passing. The actor was known for voicing Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, having originated the role in George Lucas’ 1977 film. As a result of the character’s popularity and impact, Jones’ legacy has become intrinsically linked with Vader.
James Earl Jones first voiced Darth Vader in 1977’s Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Jones reflected on getting the job to voice Darth Vader in Star Wars. The veteran actor noted that he was only offered a small sum for the role, which he considered to be a good remuneration for the amount of time he would spend on the gig. Here is what James Earl Jones had to say about his first paycheck for voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars.
James Earl Jones Made...
James Earl Jones first voiced Darth Vader in 1977’s Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Jones reflected on getting the job to voice Darth Vader in Star Wars. The veteran actor noted that he was only offered a small sum for the role, which he considered to be a good remuneration for the amount of time he would spend on the gig. Here is what James Earl Jones had to say about his first paycheck for voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars.
James Earl Jones Made...
- 9/10/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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