20 Stunning Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Star Wars

Carly Tennes Published 05/07/2024 in wow

A (not so) long time ago in a galaxy (not so) far, far away.... there was a little film called Star Wars that forever changed the genre of Sci-Fi films. But before cementing itself as a classic work, the trilogy -- and its sequels and prequels had to be made, a process complete with crazy pre-CGI effects, insane costuming, and lots and lots and lots of Q-Tips — just ask the behind-the-scenes photographers who snapped the incredible production photos.

From Carrie Fischer catching some rays on Tatooine to Porgs (not so) in action, here are 20 behind-the-scenes photos from the making of Star Wars.

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1.  “Behind the Scenes of the Original Star Wars, meet R2D2!”
2. “Michael Lynch used 450,000 cotton swabs and fans for a ‘Star Wars’ crowd scene.”
3. “Star Wars The Force Awakens Stormtrooper costumes lined up from behind the scenes.”
4. "Behind the scenes look at the opening text crawl shoot for Empire Strikes Back."
5. “The filming of Star Wars: Episode V's ‘I Am Your Father’ scene”
6. “Natalie Portman behind the scenes of Star Wars Episode II.”
7. "Adam Savage and Tori Belleci of Mythbusters, working on the set of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones."
8. Carrie Fischer and George Lucas.
9. “Porgs behind the scenes.”
10. Carrie Fischer and Mark Hamill
11. “Candid photo of Harrison Ford on the set of Star Wars.”
12. “George Lucas before CGI, 1984.”
13. “Natalie Portman on the set of Attack of the Clones.” 
14. Carrie Fischer and Mark Hamill
15. “Carrie Fisher hiding in the trash cans on the backlot of the Star Wars set, 1976.”
16. Carrie Fischer and Harrison Ford
17. “Princess Leia and her stunt double sunbathing on Tatooine.”
18. “Behind the scenes Star Wars photo shows Greedo wearing high heels. That was unexpected.”
19. Carrie Fischer and Chewbacca  
20. “The abandoned Star Wars movie set in Tunisian Desert.”

1.  “Behind the Scenes of the Original Star Wars, meet R2D2!”
2. “Michael Lynch used 450,000 cotton swabs and fans for a ‘Star Wars’ crowd scene.”
3. “Star Wars The Force Awakens Stormtrooper costumes lined up from behind the scenes.”
4. "Behind the scenes look at the opening text crawl shoot for Empire Strikes Back."
5. “The filming of Star Wars: Episode V's ‘I Am Your Father’ scene”
6. “Natalie Portman behind the scenes of Star Wars Episode II.”
7. "Adam Savage and Tori Belleci of Mythbusters, working on the set of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones."
8. Carrie Fischer and George Lucas.
9. “Porgs behind the scenes.”
10. Carrie Fischer and Mark Hamill
11. “Candid photo of Harrison Ford on the set of Star Wars.”
12. “George Lucas before CGI, 1984.”
13. “Natalie Portman on the set of Attack of the Clones.” 
14. Carrie Fischer and Mark Hamill
15. “Carrie Fisher hiding in the trash cans on the backlot of the Star Wars set, 1976.”
16. Carrie Fischer and Harrison Ford
17. “Princess Leia and her stunt double sunbathing on Tatooine.”
18. “Behind the scenes Star Wars photo shows Greedo wearing high heels. That was unexpected.”
19. Carrie Fischer and Chewbacca  
20. “The abandoned Star Wars movie set in Tunisian Desert.”