And that, aside from some casting info, is pretty much all we’ve known.
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Following news that the film would be more of a violent war story, new details suggest one of the franchise’s most important characters will play a part in the spinoff. After all, those Death Star plans were important to him in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. Vader factors in once he realizes that the plans have been stolen, so he joins the hunt in a supporting role and is none too pleased. Also in the mix is Cad Bane, a fan favorite from Clone Wars, making a live-action debut. Hit the jump to find out more about this Darth Vader Rogue One rumor.
James Earl Jones recently reprised his voice role as Darth Vader for a short scene in season one of Star Wars Rebels, and will do so again for a significant portion of season two. The plot of the movie revolves around rebel forces stealing the plans of the first Death Star superweapon of the Empire. Bleeding Cools sources dropped some information regarding all of those elements, as well as shed some light on Ben Mendelsohns character and his role. Nothing like showing a bit of both sides of the conflict.
It should go without saying, but there are potentially huge spoilers beyond this point. His escape from the Sarlacc is now non-canon, so the galaxy’s most famed bounty hunter/worst blind-man beater is unable to appear in any of the post-Jedi films, meaning his only on-screen hope is these prequel Anthologies. Come by the Samuel Owen Gallery at 46 Center Street this week to see Darth Vader’s X-Ray and Princess Leia giving a playful wink.
WTEN in Blacksburg reports a sign on USA highway 460 near the Toms Creak Road Bridge says the highway was adopted by none other than the dark Sith Lord. Does the idea of Darth Vader coming back excite you?
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Godzilla director Gareth Edwards is directing Rogue One, which is now scheduled for a December 16, 2016 release.
