Jon Hamm reprises 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 a story written by Tara Sim.

From a certain point of view: Return of the Jedi is a 500-page anthology including 40 short stories celebrating 40 years since Return of the Jedi. Hamm first voiced Boba Fett in a From one point of view: Star Wars story titled “Added Muscles”. He also voiced the character in “Wait for It” which is a story From one point of view: The Empire Strikes Back. The next story he’s a part of is titled “Reputation”.

Talking about this story, Sim said, “I wanted to be inside Boba’s head as he fulfills his contract with Jabba, and in the moments right before the Sarlacc, which meant Han was the natural pass line. It provided a really cool background.” to explore Boba’s pride in himself and his work, even if he’s just another of Jabba’s mercenaries – and could end up like Han if he’s not careful.”

Sim spoke of Hamm saying, “To have an actor of his caliber read the words I wrote and bring that version of Boba to life is surreal, but also a great honour.”

The rest of the voice cast includes Adam Scott (Separation), Star Wars animation stars Nika Futtermann, Sam Whitwer AND Marc Thompson, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes (pokemon), January LaVoy (One life to live), John Pirkis (The mint) and veteran storytellers Daniel Davis, Jonathan Davis, David Lee Huynh, Saskia Maarleveld, Euan Morton, Kristen Sieh AND Shannon Tyo.

If you want, you can read an excerpt from the book in USA Today. From a certain point of view: Return of the Jedi it’s in stores on Tuesday. Here is the description of the book:

On May 25, 1983, Star Wars solidified its legacy as the greatest film franchise of all time with the release of Return of the Jedi. In honor of its 40th anniversary, forty narrators recreate 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 from bestselling authors and trending artists

• Olivie Blake offers a chilling glimpse into the mind of Emperor Palpatine.

• Saladin Ahmed tells the tragic story of the handler of rancor.

• 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 recounts Wicket the Ewok’s search for a quiet day on the forest moon of Endor.

• Anakin Skywalker becomes one with the Force in a gripping tale from Mike Chen.

Plus more hilarious, heartbreaking and surprising stories by: Tom Angleberger, K Arsenault Rivera, Kristin Baver, Akemi Dawn Bowman, Emma Mieko Candon, Olivia Chadha, Gloria Chao, Adam Christopher, Paul Crilley, Amal El-Mohtar, MK 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 are making 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 relationship with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate at least $100,000 in books to First Book and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children’s books to support First Book and its mission to provide equal access to a quality education.