Galactic News

Tuesday May 28, 2002
Darth Vader Eager to Get Back Into Battle

ABCNews has announced that Darth Vader is itching to get back into battle with his light saber -- but he has to convince "Star Wars" creator George Lucas first.

British strongman Dave Prowse, who epitomized the dark side of The Force in the first Star Wars trilogy, wants to repeat the role, despite arthritis and a dodgy hip.

Two decades after crossing light sabers with Luke Skywalker in the original movies, the 66-year-old actor has his sights firmly set on being fit enough to bid for the role in the sixth and final "Star Wars" movie.

"I would love to reprise the Darth Vader role," he told Reuters in an interview Tuesday. "If I am 100 percent physically able and they offer the part to someone else, I would be very disappointed."

The last movie in the series, now being scripted by Lucas, completes the circle and brings back the adult Vader in all his evil glory.

"If Christopher Lee (one of the stars of the new "Star Wars" movie "Attack of the Clones" ) can handle a light saber at the age of 80, then so can I." Be sure to read the whole article at ABCNews!