Summary
Carrie Fisher’s performance asPrincess Leia OrganainA New Hopeis one of the most iconic of all time, but even she had some behind-the-scene struggles on the set of the originalStar Wars- particularly with one specific line.Fisher’s Leiahas since become a cultural icon, but before she made her debut inStar Wars(later retitledA New Hope), she had to get a feel for her character and embody everything Leia would become on-screen. The result is something absolutely unforgettable, though it wasn’t always an easy journey.
From the usual trial-and-error experienced on movie sets to other unfortunate circumstances that made the job difficult at times, Fisher still managed to create someone very special with her portrayal of Leia, much of which is centered around the princess' wit. Leia is a strong heroine in every sense of the word, and this is very much due to Fisher’s own resilience outside the role. As it turns out, however, Fisher may have brought too much of her sarcastic and witty self to the role, leading her to struggle with one key line inA New Hope.
The 10 Best Scenes In The Star Wars Original Trilogy
The Star Wars original trilogy consists of three of the best movies ever made, but only 10 of its scenes can be considered the best of the trilogy.
Carrie Fisher Enjoyed Working With Peter Cushing A Little Too Much
Fisher Struggled to Genuinely Get Angry at Him
When speaking about her experience acting opposite Peter Cushing, Fisher (viaStar Wars Culture) shared that she was told by George Lucas to tone down her sarcasm when facing Cushing’sGrand Moff Tarkinand instead use real anger. Fisher, however, had a hard time with this, because"Iliked Peter Cushing so much that, in my mind, I had to substitute somebody else in order to get the hatred for him.“She hilariously states that while describing Tarkin’s “foul stench,” all Fisher could really smell was Cushing’s “linen and lavender.”
Peter Cushing Was A True Hollywood Legend
Cushing Worked His Hardest on Every Role He Had
Cushing is a Hollywood legend for a reason, andStar Warsproves that he worked his hardest in every single role. HisStar Warslegacy sings his praises, something that Fisher’s words about him also prove. Despite not understanding all ofStar Wars’rather complicated terminology, he worked hard to perfect Tarkin’s voice, and he also worked well with the cast and crew to make the experience and the movie the best that he possibly could. What Cushing and Fisher both managed to do in thisStar Warsscene proves why they’re both so legendary and will forever be missed.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Cast
Star Wars is a seminal science fiction film released in 1977 that follows the quest of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo to rescue Princess Leia from the oppressive Imperial forces. They are aided by the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, as they strive to restore peace to the galaxy.
