We’ve all marveled at the Star Wars universe, with its mesmerizing special effects, mysterious worlds, and unforgettable droids and creatures.
But have you ever pondered how George Lucas and his team crafted such magic?
Here are 30 rare glimpses behind the scenes, showcasing the actors and actresses as they brought the Star Wars universe to life.
Ian McDiarmid, Ewan McGregor, and Hayden Christensen on the set of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, in a behind-the-scenes shot.
The biker scout puppet was used in the speeder bike chase sequence, as seen in the behind-the-scenes footage from Return of the Jedi.
Ken Ralston is shooting a scene with a blockade runner for the rebel fleet, as seen in the behind-the-scenes footage from Return of the Jedi.
The four actors, playing as Ewoks, are taking a break and getting some fresh air in a behind-the-scenes shot from Return of the Jedi.
The sculpt of a maquette of the Nexu, one of the creatures in the Geonosis arena, as seen in the behind-the-scenes footage from Attack of the Clones.
Anthony Daniels returns in costume as C-3PO, in behind-the-scenes Attack of the Clones
Bonnie Piesse (Beru Lars), Joel Edgerton (Owen Lars), and Jack Thompson (Cliegg Lars) on their break time during filming in Tunisia
Millennium Falcon prototype.
Director Richard Marquand is in discussion with actor Ian McDiarmid about the Emperor’s entrance, as seen in the behind-the-scenes footage from Return of the Jedi.
While playing Padmé, Natalie Portman is preparing her makeup on the set in Como, Italy.
Roger Christian designed the Falcon cockpit set for the behind-the-scenes of Star Wars.
Mark Hamill, playing Luke, is having fun on the set, as seen in the behind-the-scenes footage from the ‘A New Hope’ episode.
Luke Skywalker practicing with a lightsaber, as seen in the behind-the-scenes footage.
Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher between takes of the “for luck” swing sequence
“Return of the Jedi” Buttercup Valley Set (1982)
Harrison Ford relaxing on the set with Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill and Peter Mahew.
Anthony Daniels is on his break during filming.
Anthony Daniels cools down on the Tunisia set.
Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Liam Neeson, and Ewan McGregor are seen as part of the cast of Phantom Menace.
Kenny Baker as R2-D2 behind the scenes
Luke defeats Darth Vader behind the scenes in Return of the Jedi.
George Lucas with cast on forest moon of Endor
Young George Lucas stands next to a young R2D2 prototype.
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher having a fun time behind the scenes
Behind the scenes of the Death Star in Star Wars
Des Webb an actor who portrayed the Snow Creature in Star War: Empire Strikes Back
Filming the AT-AT collapse scene from The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher
Darth Vader and Boba Fett behind the scenes from The Empire Strikes Back.
Carrie Fisher with the two Stormtroopers behind the scenes.
Credit: StarWars.com, Empireonline.com