VIDEO: ‘Rogue One’ Scene Featuring Darth Vader Gets 16 Bit Treatment

One of the many aspects of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to receive praise has been the return of iconic villain Darth Vader. With James Earl Jones reprising his role as the voice of the Sith Lord, fans have expressed enthusiasm for the characters return to his dark and terrifying roots following his laughable final impression in Revenge of the Sith over ten years ago. Now, John Stratman, creator of the 8-bit Trailers, has given the 16 bit treatment to a scene from Rogue One widely regarded as one of Darth Vader’s greatest moments in the entire Star Wars saga.

You can check out the video below! (Potential Spoilers ahead!)

Here’s the official synopsis for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story:

From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.

Directed by Gareth Edwards, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Riz Ahmed, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Jiang Wen and Forest Whitaker.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is now playing in theaters!

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