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James Earl Jones was paid a SHOCKINGLY low amount to voice Darth Vader in Star Wars... and he was UNCREDITED in the first two films


As Hollywood and the world at large continue to mourn the death of iconic actor James Earl Jones, an intriguing detail about his work in Star Wars has re-emerged.

As Hollywood and the world at large continue to mourn the death of iconic actor James Earl Jones, an intriguing detail about his work in Star Wars has re-emerged. David Prowse portrayed Darth Vader on set, wearing the unmistakable black costume, though director George Lucas thought his voice was not right for the role. As Hollywood and the world at large continue to mourn the death of iconic actor James Earl Jones, an intriguing detail about his work in Star Wars has re-emerged

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