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James Earl Jones allowed A.I. software to use earlier Darth Vader voice recordings as he steps back from role
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James Earl Jones will have a landmark Broadway theater named after him
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Kevin Costner says Robin Williams almost played his part in Field of Dreams
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Field of Dreams returning to theaters for its 30th anniversary, just in time for Father's Day
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The Lion King director recalls James Earl Jones' 'powerful' return as Mufasa
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Revisit James Earl Jones' powerful delivery of Frederick Douglass' 'The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro'
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Cecilia Hart dead: Wife of James Earl Jones dies at 68
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The Lion Guard: James Earl Jones returns as Mufasa in exclusive clip
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Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones team up for Broadway's 'The Gin Game'
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Rose Byrne joins the Broadway cast of 'You Can't Take It With You'
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James Earl Jones to return to Broadway in 'You Can't Take It With You'
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