Boba Fett's Epic Return: Jon Hamm Joins Star Wars in a Thrilling Jedi Anthology

Summary

Jon Hamm is returning to voice Boba Fett in the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi anthology, celebrating the film's 40th anniversary.

The anthology comprises 40 short stories that offer fresh insights into the events of Return of the Jedi, with a particular emphasis on the supporting and background characters.

One of the short stories included in the anthology delves into Fett's discontentment with his present role, foreshadowing his upcoming portrayal as a crime lord in Disney+'s The Book of Boba Fett series.

Jon Hamm, known for his role in Mad Men, will be reprising his role as the voice of Boba Fett in the upcoming Star Wars: Return of the Jedi anthology. The anthology, titled Return of the Jedi: From a Certain Point of View, consists of 40 short stories in celebration of the film's 40th anniversary. These stories provide a fresh perspective by focusing on lesser-known characters, rather than the perspectives of Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo. Similar anthologies were also created for A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back to mark their respective 40th anniversaries.

USA Today has confirmed that Hamm will be lending his voice to the audiobook version of the anthology, as he had done in previous editions of From a Certain Point of View. Additionally, a teaser excerpt from the short story "Reputation" by Tara Sims has been released, revealing a scene where Fett delivers the carbonite-frozen Han Solo to Jabba the Hutt.

Boba Fett's Crime Lord Plans Take Shape

The excerpt not only provides a different perspective on Return of the Jedi, but also serves as a foundation for Fett's eventual rise as a crime lord in Disney+'s The Book of Boba Fett series. After delivering Solo to Jabba the Hutt, Fett contemplates how he is being used by Jabba and realizes that despite his reputation, he is merely a symbolic figure. Fett even fantasizes about sitting on Jabba's throne and expresses unease towards Jabba's mistreatment of his Twi'lek dancer.

Feeling frustrated with his current position, Fett begins to envision himself as a more honorable crime lord, a path that is realized in The Book of Boba Fett. This seamless progression from Return of the Jedi to The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett makes Fett's character development feel organic. Additionally, the excerpt references Fett's loss of Solo to Crimson Dawn and his deceitful actions towards the bounty hunter Valance in order to retrieve Solo from the Empire and the rebels, elements that are explored in Charles Soule's War of the Bounty Hunters comic.

The From a Certain Point of View anthologies are enjoyable tributes to the original Star Wars films, offering a fresh perspective from the supporting and background characters. Additionally, these stories establish a significant link between different Star Wars media. Considering that The Book of Boba Fett draws heavily from the events, characters, and locations in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, it is logical to use a Boba Fett narrative to set the foundation for his transformation into a crime lord. Moreover, Hamm's unique narration in the audiobook version breathes life into the story.