Just days after the Adult Swim show took the best animated series Emmy nomination for its "Star Wars" episode,
Robot Chicken is moving forward with
Star Wars Episode II. The sequel will premiere Nov. 16, according to
The Hollywood Reporter.
"It doesn't even seem real -- getting to make Star Wars twice!" said
Robot Chicken co-creator Seth Green, who is set to direct the second "Star Wars"-themed episode after winning an Annie Award for helming the first one.
Many members of the voice cast from the first special, including original "Star Wars" actors Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams -- reprising their roles as Princess Leia and Lando Calrissian, respectively -- are back. Also returning are Seth MacFarlane as Emperor Palpatine, Conan O'Brien as Zuckuss, Breckin Meyer as Admiral Ackbar and Boba Fett, and Ahmed Best as Jar Jar Binks. Green will voice several characters, including Ponda Baba. Joining the voice cast this time around is Andy Richter.
As for the creative direction in the sequel, "we decided to focus on the bounty hunters a bit and explore their stories,"
Robot Chicken co-creator Matt Senreich said. "It's a geek-fest for us all."
The first
Robot Chicken: Star Wars special was released Tuesday on DVD.
to watch the preview from the first special.
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