The first trailer for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' debuted earlier this afternoon (November 28)
The first trailer for the Star Wars movie premiered earlier this afternoon (November 28) – and many fans are now wondering whether Benedict Cumberbatch provides the voiceover.
At the start of the trailer, a voice with definite similarities to that of the Sherlock star is heard saying: “There has been an awakening. Have you felt it?” The same voice then adds towards the end: “The dark side… and the light.”
Twitter is now awash with speculation that Cumberbatch – who was at one point linked to a role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens – has contributed to the trailer, perhaps as a favour to director Abrams, with whom he worked on last year’s Star Trek Into Darkness.
anyone know who's doing voice over in the STAR WARS trailer? sounds a hell of a lot like benedict cumberbatch.
— josh-o-lewntern 🎃 (@thejoshl) November 28, 2014
That totally sounds like Benedict Cumberbatch's voice in the Star Wars trailer…. !!!!
— Kathryn (@The__Wholockian) November 28, 2014
Is Benedict Cumberbatch is the new Star Wars movie? Because that sounds a lot like his voice.
— Brian Cardarella (@bcardarella) November 28, 2014
Just watched the trailer for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and I'm positive I heard Benedict Cumberbatch's voice! #StarWarsEpisodeVII
— Missy (@TMLginger) November 28, 2014
Who's voice is that at the start of the Star Wars trailer? Sounds very Cumberbatch-like
— Caleb Woodbridge (@CalebWoodbridge) November 28, 2014
Watch the trailer below and decide for yourself.
The new Star Wars film takes place 30 years after the events of Return Of The Jedi. Plot details leaked online in August suggest the film will follow the search for missing Jedi Master Luke Skywalker against the backdrop of the threat posed by a weapon of mass destruction. The film’s script was penned by Abrams, Toy Story 3 writer Michael Arndt and Star Wars franchise veteran Lawrence Kasdan. George Lucas, who is now retired, contributed to its story.
Alongside the returning trio of Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, JJ Abrams has also cast Andy Serkis, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong’o, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow and British actress Christina Chong.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set to open in cinemas on December 18, 2015.
