The Men Behind Darth Vader
It’s incredible to consider how many performers have taken on the role of Darth Vader. In the prequels, Jake Loyd and Hayden Christensen portrayed Anakin Skywalker. Bodybuilder David Prowse and English stage actor Sebastian Shaw were the real guys behind the mask in the first trilogy. Because Lucas didn’t think Prowse’s high-pitched voice would match Vader’s towering stature, he chose James Earl Jones to portray the character.
The Men Behind Darth Vader
The great thing about Star Wars is that there are now tons of films in a huge Star Wars universe with several ideas, characters and parallel themes. This means Star Wars will be around for a very long time, and we sure are glad. The films that followed the original trilogy, the three prequels, have certainly created divisive thoughts among their fans. These behind the scenes pictures will completely change how you see these three films, perhaps even improving your opinion of them! Check it out…
Miniature Tatooine
Although the Pod-race segment on Tatooine received a lot of criticism for its bad timing and disruption of the flow, you have to admit that this miniature of the Mos Espa Grand Arena is rather amazing. Thousands upon thousands of colored Q-tips were used to create the crowds in the stands for broad shots of the audience. Fans beneath the “seats” would start blowing air to give the sense of movement while the cameras were rolling.
Miniature Tatooine
