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Star Wars is to be dubbed into Welsh for the first time as the classic film prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.<\/b><\/p>\n
Welsh language broadcaster S4C and Creative Wales announced the project, in partnership with Lucasfilm and Disney, at the National Eisteddfod on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The Welsh language version of Episode IV – A New Hope will broadcast on S4C and its platforms from Christmas Day. <\/p>\n
Actor Matthew Rhys will voice Han Solo, with Rhys Ifans as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Princess Leia. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Star Wars: Gobaith Newydd is directed by Ellyn Stern and produced by Michael Kohn, director of distribution operations at Lucasfilm.<\/p>\n
“We’re really excited about this project for many reasons,” Kohn said. <\/p>\n
“I’ve been involved in a few indigenous dubs of Star Wars over the years that aim to preserve and revitalise interest in learning the language. <\/p>\n
“The chance to celebrate the Welsh language through Star Wars is one we couldn’t pass up.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n