To call Star Wars iconic is an understatement. The Star Wars franchise has been a cultural force that has inspired everything from video games to comic books. Indeed, there’s no questioning that it has become one of the most popular creations in the modern age of media and entertainment.
Its popularity continues to draw more and more fans in, as everyone seems to want a piece of Star Wars. Now, the newer fans out there may be surprised to know that there’s a lot about Star Wars that even long time fans are not aware of. This is why we’ve put together a list of fun facts that may help give you a better appreciation of this popular franchise.
The Original Fate of Han
Han Solo is one of the most iconic heroes in the history of cinema. Harrison Ford’s masterful portrayal of this brash (but charming) space cowboy has endeared the character to millions of fans all over the world. So much so that Han Solo even managed to get a standalone movie back in 2018. And while many fans of the Star Wars franchise know just about everything about Han Solo, many are oblivious to what almost happened to him in the original trilogy.
Harrison Ford revealed in an interview that he had asked George Lucas to kill off his character to give the ending of The Empire Strikes Back a little more gravitas. This didn’t happen, as Lucas still had plans for the character. Not to mention that a dead Han Solo probably would have hurt the toy sales.
12 Minutes of Screen Time
From one of the most iconic heroes, let’s now talk about the most iconic villain in Star Wars. Darth Vader was pivotal to the entire original trilogy, as he helped create the most memorable moments in the Star Wars franchise.
This is why it may be surprising to know how little screen time Darth Vader actually got in the first three films. A list of entertainment facts on Gala Bingo details how Darth Vader only had 12 minutes of screen time during the original trilogy. This is surprisingly short but also goes to show how effective he was as a villain. He loomed over the original trilogy despite his minimal screen time. George Lucas was able to create a menacing figure whose presence could be felt even if he wasn’t on screen.
Famously Misquoted
When fans think of Darth Vader, his dramatic battle with Luke Skywalker is one of the first things to come to mind. What people don’t seem to know is that despite its popularity, it’s also one of the most misquoted scenes of all time.
The Hollywood Reporter’s list of 22 Films That Are Famously Misquoted highlights how Darth Vader never actually said “Luke, I am your Father.” The actual line is “No, I am your Father” which was uttered after Luke accuses Darth Vader of murdering his father. The reason for this is unclear, but fans could be forgiven for this mistake, as the misquote has been repeated over and over and has now become part of modern pop culture.
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