Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia lead ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’.
Main cast
- Luke SkywalkerMark HamillMain
- Han SoloHarrison FordMain
- Princess Leia OrganaCarrie FisherMain
- Darth VaderDavid ProwseMain
- Ben Obi-Wan KenobiAlec GuinnessMain
- C-3POAnthony DanielsMain
- R2-D2Kenny BakerMain
- ChewbaccaPeter MayhewMain
Supporting cast
- Grand Moff TarkinPeter CushingSupp
- Lord Darth Vader (voice)James Earl JonesSupp
- Uncle Owen LarsPhil BrownSupp
Guest & voice
- Aunt Beru LarsShelagh FraserGuest
- Stormtrooper (voice)Michael CulverVoice
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About this cast
Answer-first: ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’ (1977) stars Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa. This iconic space opera follows the Rebel Alliance’s fight against the Galactic Empire.
FAQs
Who plays Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope?
Mark Hamill plays Luke Skywalker.
Who plays Darth Vader in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope?
David Prowse played the physical role, with James Earl Jones providing the voice.
Who plays Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope?
Harrison Ford plays Han Solo.
Who plays Princess Leia in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope?
Carrie Fisher plays Princess Leia Organa.
Who plays R2-D2 in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope?
Kenny Baker performed R2-D2.
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