Lucasfilm has announced a Welsh-language dub of Star Wars: A New Hope. Entitled Star Wars: Gobaith Newydd, it is scheduled to air on Christmas Day on S4C in anticipation of the movie's 50th anniversary next year.
S4C's chief executive Geraint Evans said: "We were thrilled when Lucasfilm approached us to partner on producing a Welsh version of Star Wars: A New Hope.
"It's such an iconic film to so many generations of fans across the world so we're delighted to be working with them and Creative Wales to turn this ambition into reality."
Star Wars: Gobaith Newydd is directed by Ellyn Stern and produced by Michael Kohn, director of distribution operations at Lucasfilm.
"We're really excited about this project for many reasons," Kohn said.
"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.
"The chance to celebrate the Welsh language through Star Wars is one we couldn't pass up."
Wales has a storied history with Star Wars. A life-sized Millennium Falcon was built at Pembroke Dock in 1979 for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, as well as scenes from Disney+ series The Acolyte that were shot across Bannau Brycheiniog.
Lucasfilm co-president Lynwen Brennan, who was born and raised in Wales, said: "Wales has such a rich history of storytelling and a beautiful lyrical language.
"We have never before had a translation of Star Wars into Welsh and I am so thankful that in celebration of our 50th anniversary, we have been able to work with some incredible Welsh talent to make that a reality.
"Welsh speakers will finally be able to enjoy the film in our native language and my hope is that it will have the same emotional impact as if you were watching the film again for the first time."
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 Star Wars: The Last Jedi, will take on the role of Darth Vader and Osian Morgan will voice Luke Skywalker.
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