Darth Vader confirmed for Star Wars: Rogue One

It’s been rumoured for a while now that Darth Vader would be appearing in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and now at last, it’s been confirmed to be true.

The news comes from Entertainment Weekly as they made the big reveal on their magazine cover: 

Unfortunately, there’s no photo of Vader on the cover but we do get a look at the film’s new heroes. And most excitingly, as it says in big bold letters, ‘DARTH VADER IS BACK!’

Most fans had already guessed that the iconic villain would be returning, so it’s not a huge surprise but still exciting to hear it actually confirmed. He won’t be the film’s main villain however, as Ben Mendelsohn, donning a white-cloak, will take that responsibility.  EW says his character is “eager to earn the favor of the Emperor – and avoid the wrath of his black-masked enforcer.”

The magazine also teases the return of “a few classic [characters].” So it seems Darth Vader won’t be the only one.

We’ll be sure to keep you informed of anymore updates on this. Star Wars: Rogue One hits theaters on December 16.