Though if he had the smallest idea of what becoming the character entailed, it’s likely he - existential empathy or not - would have tipped his hat and left. It was an enraptured gaze at concept artist Ralph McQuarrie’s famous painting of C-3PO that drew Anthony Daniels to the role, stirred by the droid’s vulnerable humanity juxtaposed against a desolate alien landscape. Some effects were more arduous than others, but few compare to the following that were responsible for so much blood, sweat, tears, and aching muscles. It was clear during Star Wars ’ early stages that Lucas intended it to be an unparalleled experience of onscreen magic, and in order to achieve such verisimilitude, meticulous attention was poured into its visual effects (perish the thought that someone sees the strings and shatter the illusion). The original Star Wars trilogy remains a testament to this adage as it continues to ignite the imagination of aspiring filmmakers - and it’s obvious why: creator George Lucas and all hands involved pushed themselves beyond their physical and mental thresholds to blur the line between fantasy and reality. Creative wisdom says that unless you’re willing to invest the necessary amount of enthusiasm and labor into your project, then you might as well walk away and never look back.
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