Great voices have always been a staple of the Star Wars universe. It’s the voice of Anthony Daniels that makes C-3PO so unique, and I’m pretty sure that none of us would be as affected by Darth Vader if he sounded like Bob from accounting. James Earl Jones and his iconic baritone play a huge part of Darth Vader and our Star Wars experience.
In that same vein, Star Wars Rebels is bringing its A-game when it comes to talented actors. Jason Isaacs (aka Harry Potter‘s Lucius Malfoy) and David Oyelowo (shortlisted for an Oscar, but we’ll get to that later) voice Rebel‘s two strongest villains, The Inquisitor and Agent Kallus, and bring such a delightful darkness to their characters. These are three-dimensional bad guys, who certainly think they’re on the right side of the issue, and both men play them to perfection.
Isaacs is such a delicious bad guy, it’s amazing just how much his voice alone can freak audiences out. Add the dialogue and just how threatening The Inquisitor is, and it’s a great combination.
Oyelowo is fast becoming an Oscar contender thanks to his portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, and his impressive voice is a huge reason Agent Kallus is such a great bad guy. Kallus may look like your typical Imperial officer, but he sounds like the last person in the world you want to piss off. Alternately, with this voice, Kallus is just as believable as an officer who talked his way into the highest levels of The Empire.
Guest star voices are no less striking. We’ve already seen appearances by Star Wars fan favorites Dee Bradley Baker and James Arnold Taylor. James Earl Jones surprised fans in the ABC special “Spark of Rebellion.” Anthony Daniels dropped in as C-3PO, and, for fans of Disney’s Star Tours ride, Paul Reubens showed up as our favorite shuttle-driving RX series. If you’re a Star Trek fan, Brent Spiner is doing a fantastic job as Senator Gall Trayis. If you’re a fan of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, both Kath Soucie and Phil Lamarr are doing a tremendous job.
The main cast, however, really shines.
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