Star Wars is to be dubbed into Welsh for the first time as the classic film prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.
Welsh language broadcaster S4C and Creative Wales announced the project, in partnership with Lucasfilm and Disney, at the National Eisteddfod on Tuesday.
The Welsh language version of Episode IV – A New Hope will broadcast on S4C and its platforms from Christmas Day.
Actor 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 Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, will take on the role of Darth Vader and Osian Morgan will voice Luke Skywalker.
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.”
