EXCLUSIVE:The lateJames Earl Joneswill be honored with a tribute special fromBETNews andEntertainment Tonight.BET News& ET Present James Earl Jones: Life and Legacywill premiere Thursday, September 12 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET andBET+.
The tribute special will feature archival footage and never-before-seen interviews with the EGOT-winning actor at various stages of his legendary career.ETwas on the set of many of his most significant projects and captured moments of his extraordinary journey.
The special will also highlight some of his most memorable performances, including his powerful voice work as Darth Vader inStar Warsand Mufasa inThe Lion King.
FIELD OF DREAMS, James Earl Jones, 1989.Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
Highlighting his profound impact on both Broadway and Hollywood, the special will reflect on some of the defining moments of his life and include new interviews with colleagues and friends who have been part of his remarkable career.
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BET News & ET Present James Earl Jones: Life and Legacywill encore on Sunday, September 15 at noon ET/PT on BET.