Few film franchises have inspired cult followings the likes of “Star Wars,” but what about the behind-the-scenes snippets that reveal the hard work (and play!) that went into making these films? These vintage snapshots pull back the curtain on the long days, elaborate sets, and playful moments shared between the cast and crew of these epic sci-fi movies. From Luke Skywalker cracking jokes between takes to Darth Maul himself tinkering with cameras on set, here are 24 backstage photos that bring a galaxy far, far away to life.
1. Ray Park as Darth Maul Takes a Turn Behind the Camera on the Tatooine Scene of ‘The Phantom Menace,’ 1999
2. Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher Share a Quiet Moment on the Set of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope,’ 1977
3. Mark Hamill Goofing Around With a Skull Prop, 1983
4. Carrie Fisher, in Costume as Princess Leia, Shares a Sweet Moment With a Young Warwick Davis on the Set of ‘Return of the Jedi,’ 1983
5. Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse of Stormtroopers, Lando Calrissian, and a Maskless Chewbacca Filming ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ 1980
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6. Anthony Daniels as C-3PO Keeps Cool Under a Beach Umbrella on the Set of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope,’ 1977
7. Carrie Fisher Shares a Laugh With Two Stormtroopers
8. David Prowse as Darth Vader Stands Next To Harrison Ford on the Set of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope,’ 1977
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9. George Lucas Reviews a Scene With Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor on the Set of ‘Revenge of the Sith,’ 2005
10. Kenny Baker, the Man Inside R2-D2, Poses With the Droid’s Parts During Production of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope,’ 1977
11. Carrie Fisher Shares a Laugh With Producer Gary Kurtz During Filming of ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ 1980
12. Anthony Daniels Tries On His C-3PO Costume in Front of a Mirror During the Making of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope,’ 1977
13. Mark Hamill Peeks Through the Camera Lens Between Takes, 1980
14. George Lucas Directs Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford in Stormtrooper Disguises on the Set of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope,’ 1977
15. Kenny Baker Shares a Playful Moment in an Ewok Costume While Filming ‘Return of the Jedi,’ 1983
16. Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher Goof Around in the Millennium Falcon Cockpit, 1977
17. Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker Sits Beside Yoda While They Take a Break During Filming of ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ 1980
18. Harrison Ford Cracking Up Between Takes, 1977
19. Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford Share a Candid Moment During the Medal Ceremony Scene in ‘Star Wars: A New Hope,’ 1977
20. Carrie Fisher Plants a Kiss on Peter Mayhew in His Chewbacca Costume on the Set of ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ 1980
21. Harrison Ford Gets Prepped for the Skiff Battle Sequence While Filming ‘Return of the Jedi,’ 1983
22. Carrie Fisher Has a Turn Behind the Camera While on the Set of ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ 1980
23. Mark Hamill Rehearses a Lightsaber Duel With Darth Vader on the Set of ‘Return of the Jedi,’ 1983
24. Director Richard Marquand Coaches Ian McDiarmid in His Emperor Palpatine Costume While Filming ‘Return of the Jedi,’ 1983
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