Jon Hamm Reprising His Role as Boba Fett in New STAR WARS Audiobook
In the new Star Wars anthology book, From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Jon Hamm is returning to reprise his role as Boba Fett in an audiobook reading of a story that was written by Tara Sim.
From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi is a 500-page anthology that includes 40 short stories celebrating 40 years of Return of the Jedi. Hamm first voiced Boba Fett in a From a Certain Point of View: Star Wars story called "Added Muscle.” He also voiced the character in "Wait for It," which is a story in From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back. This next story he’s a part of is titled "Reputation."
When talking about this story Sim said: "I wanted to be in Boba's head while he fulfills his contract with Jabba, and in the moments right before the Sarlacc, which meant that Han was the natural through line. It provided a really interesting backdrop to explore Boba's pride in himself and his work, even though he's just another one of Jabba's hired hands – and could end up like Han if he's not careful."
Sim talked about Hamm saying: "Having an actor of his caliber read words that I wrote and bring that version of Boba to life is surreal, but also such an honor.”
The rest of the voice cast includes Adam Scott (Severance), Star Wars animation stars Nika Futterman, Sam Witwer and Marc Thompson, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes (Pokémon), January LaVoy (One Life to Live), John Pirkis (The Tick), and veteran narrators Daniel Davis, Jonathan Davis, David Lee Huynh, Saskia Maarleveld, Euan Morton, Kristen Sieh and Shannon Tyo.
You can read an excerpt from the book over at USA Today if you want. From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi is in stores on Tuesday. Here's the description of the book:
On May 25, 1983, Star Wars cemented its legacy as the greatest movie franchise of all time with the release of Return of the Jedi. In honor of its fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from Return of the Jedi through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists
Olivie Blake provides a chilling glimpse into the mind of Emperor Palpatine.
Saladin Ahmed recounts the tragic history of the rancor trainer.
Charlie Jane Anders explores the life and times of the Sarlacc.
Fran Wilde reveals Mon Mothma's secret mission to save the Rebel Alliance.
Mary Kenney chronicles Wicket the Ewok's quest for one quiet day on the forest moon of Endor.
Anakin Skywalker becomes one with the Force in a gripping tale by Mike Chen.
Plus more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: Tom Angleberger, K Arsenault Rivera, Kristin Baver, Akemi Dawn Bowman, Emma Mieko Candon, Olivia Chadha, Gloria Chao, Adam Christopher, Paul Crilley, Amal El-Mohtar, M. K. England, Jason Fry, Adam Lance Garcia, Lamar Giles, Max Gladstone, Thea Guanzon, Ali Hazelwood, Patricia A. Jackson, Alex Jennings, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Sarah Kuhn, Danny Lore, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Kwame Mbalia, Marieke Nijkamp, Danielle Paige, Laura Pohl, Dana Schwartz, Tara Sim, Phil Szostak, Suzanne Walker, Hannah Whitten, Sean Williams, Alyssa Wong
To celebrate the launch of this book, Penguin Random House and Disney/Lucasfilm will each make donations to First Book—a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. In recognition of both companies' longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate at least $100,000 worth of books to First Book and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children's books to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.