Celebrity Tributes to James Earl Jones: Mark Hamill, George Lucas & More

Hollywood is mourning the late James Earl Jones. Identified for his roles in The Lion King and the Star Wars franchise, the legend was additionally identified for his tv narrations. As most celebrities have talked about of their particular person tributes to James, the Subject of Goals star is being honored for his contributions to the leisure trade along with his persona.

Learn all the movie star tributes to James, under.

Mark Hamill

#RIP dad 💔 https://t.co/YXpFoBb2Ua

— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) September 9, 2024

Mark took to X (previously often called Twitter) to share a headline of James’ demise. Alongside the put up, Mark tweeted, “RIP dad” with a damaged coronary heart emoji.

George Lucas

“ You had been proper about me. Inform your sister you had been proper”

Honest nicely outdated good friend.

GL pic.twitter.com/EAazMqQI5E

— George W Lucas (@GeorgeLucasILM) September 10, 2024

The Star Wars franchise filmmaker tweeted a tribute to James, which learn, “‘You had been proper about me. Inform your sister you had been proper.’ Honest nicely, outdated good friend.”

Matthew Broderick

In keeping with an announcement obtained by PEOPLE, Matthew mirrored on working alongside James in The Lion King. Matthew voiced the function of Simba, and James voiced Mufasa.

“I’m so fortunate to have had an opportunity to work with James Earl Jones,” the Broadway alum instructed the outlet. “To have had him play my father, my king! And to get to know him slightly bit. I’d cross paths with him every now and then through the years and I used to be all the time so thrilled to see him.”

Matthew additionally identified that James “was an excellent listener.”

“Far completely different from what you may think from that austere, kingly, lovely voice,” he added. “His good, horrifying, heartbreaking efficiency in Fences is perhaps my favourite, however there actually are so many nice performances in that lengthy, magnificent profession it’s inconceivable to decide on a favourite. One of many perfect of his or any technology. A fantastic American actor.”

Kevin Costner

The Yellowstone alum penned an Instagram word in honor of James, remembering the late actor for his “booming voice,” his “quiet energy” and “the kindness that he radiated.”

“A lot might be stated about his legacy, so I’ll simply say how grateful I’m that a part of it contains Subject of Goals,” Kevin wrote. “For those who’ve seen it, you realize that this film wouldn’t be the identical with anybody else in his function. Solely he might deliver that sort of magic to a film about baseball and a corn subject in Iowa. I’m grateful to have been a witness to him making that magic occur. Relaxation in peace, good friend.”

Octavia Spencer

Octavia shared a headshot of James through Instagram and paid tribute to his “legendary” expertise in her caption.

“I’m extremely saddened to be taught of #JamesEarlJones’ passing right now,” she wrote. “Legendary doesn’t even start to explain his iconic roles and impression on cinema without end. His voice and expertise will probably be remembered all the time. Sending like to his household, pals and numerous followers in all of the galaxies, far, far-off.”