With James Earl Jones, what matters most may be if fans feel the connection to Darth Vader when the role is performed by his AI duplicate that so many have felt when hearing the actor speak the lines. A brief speech is one thing, but a starring role for the AI voice of Jones might not go down as well. Search your feelings. You know it to be true.

James Earl Jones signed over the rights to his voice as Darth Vader before his death, and the deal created controversy in the acting community.