Kyle and Jackie O suffer awkward on-air gaffe as they announce the death of Hollywood icon James Earl Jones
As a die-hard Star Wars fan, I was left utterly flabbergasted by Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson’s on-air blunder regarding the iconic voice behind Darth Vader, James Earl Jones. I mean, come on! How could they not know that the man who gave life to such an indelible character was also the majestic Mufasa in The Lion King?
After a slip-up during their live broadcast, both Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson found themselves blushing, as they mistakenly announced the passing of acclaimed actor James Earl Jones.
It was reported this week that James, known for lending his distinctive voice to the infamous movie villain Darth Vader, passed away at his residence in Duchess County, New York.
Jackie, aged 49, shared the sad news that James Earl Jones had passed away. Upon hearing this, a disheartened Kyle, 53, questioned, “Wasn’t that the voice behind Darth Vader?
When Jackie requested an audio clip of the actor reciting a famous Darth Vader line, it seemed like panel operator Zane Dean might not be as familiar with the veteran actor’s past movies.
Zane began playing audio of James in the role of Mufasa in the 1994 Disney classic The Lion King.
Hold on a sec, Zane! That’s not Mufasa you’ve got there,” I called out from across the studio, my heart pounding with excitement. “You know, we’ve talked about this before, and I don’t want to sound rude, but you seem to have made a mistake live.
Kyle added that Zane’s level of professionalism would not be tolerated on other outlets.
Kyle playfully asked, “Could something like this appear on Entertainment Tonight?”, just before he took another look at the audio.
‘I got it wrong,’ Zane said sheepishly before playing the correct audio clip of Darth Vader.
As a die-hard enthusiast, I must confess that the slip-up Zane made was an enlightening moment for me (Jackie), one that I’ll cherish forever. You see, until then, I had no clue that the deep, resonant voices of Darth Vader and Mufasa belonged to the same individual. What a revelation! It just goes to show that even the most beloved characters in our favorite films can have surprising connections.
On September 9, it was confirmed by his representatives that James Earl Jones passed away peacefully at his residence in Dutchess County, New York, as reported by Deadline.
In 1964, he first appeared on the screen playing a bombardier in Stanley Kubrick’s iconic dark comedy film Dr. Strangelove, which later paved the way for a distinguished and admired acting career in Hollywood.
In the Star Wars movies, he didn’t show up on-screen while portraying his most renowned character, Darth Vader. Instead, it was David Prowse, a former bodybuilder, who donned the famous black costume.
In a unique, gravel-like voice, he lent his talent to portray the fated lion character Mufasa in the 1994 animated masterpiece, The Lion King.
The performer finds themselves on a distinguished roster of artists who have earned the prestigious EGOT they’ve won two Prime Time Emmys, a Grammy, and collected three Tonys, as well as receiving an Honorary Oscar.
George Lucas, the director of Star Wars, employed him for the ominous voiceovers of Darth Vader. As Jones explained, “Lucas initially considered Orson Welles but decided he might be too identifiable. Instead, he recruited me to deliver the lines from the script. I completed it in just a few hours.
James initially earned only $7000 for Star Wars, but subsequent advertisements brought him substantial financial success, as he himself mentioned.
At first, he was hesitant to receive recognition for the film because he considered his voiceovers mere enhancements within the movie’s visual effects. However, he eventually agreed, and subsequently lent his voice to the character across various films, TV shows, and video games.
He portrayed Darth Vader in the original Star Wars film from 1977, followed by The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). Later, he reprised his role as Vader in Rogue One (2016), a part of the Star Wars anthology series, and in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the third film of the sequel trilogy.
In a crucial battle sequence from ‘The Empire Strikes Back’, the character Darth Vader, played by Mark Hamill, reveals to Luke Skywalker, “I am your father.” This shocking revelation has left an indelible mark on cinematic history.
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2024-09-10 04:36