Introduction: Remember Han Solo’s cool spaceship, the Millennium Falcon, from Star Wars? Do you know who wasn’t a fan of some parts of its design? You might be surprised to find out it was Harrison Ford, the actor playing Han Solo!
Digging up the Past Lessons: Han Solo Returns
Returning to an old role can bring back memories. After almost thirty years, Harrison Ford came back as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. As a mentor to Rey and Finn, the new stars of the saga, Solo was back in his famous spaceship. However, the return to the Falcon wasn’t all joy and thrills. Ford recently talked about his past issues with the space vehicle in a behind-the-scenes documentary.
Why Harrison Ford Found Flaws in the Millennium Falcon
The spaceship’s design was always a point of contention for Ford. What exactly bothered him? According to Darren Gilford, production designer of The Force Awakens, it was the toggle switches! They lacked springs, causing them to tilt during filming. Imagine steering your car with a tilting steering wheel! This was annoying to Ford who wanted to make his role as real as possible.
Improving the Millenium Falcon
Ford wasn’t happy with those tilting switches. He took his concerns to Gilford and asked for an upgrade for the new film. Ford was happy to hear that the new design would have springy toggle switches. Problem solved, or so it seemed.
The Story Behind the Faulty Switches
But why were the switches faulty? In the documentary, Ford revealed that the original Star Wars had a limited budget. As a result, they had to make do with some broken switches. The tilting switches would sometimes hamper Ford’s performance, hence his frustration. Now you know why he was so keen on getting them fixed!
An Unlucky Event on Set
But wait; there’s more! Ford had another issue on set during the shooting of The Force Awakens. A turn of unfortunate events led to Ford getting injured on the Millennium Falcon set! This didn’t go down well and even led to a lawsuit. But Ford’s love for the franchise was stronger. He recovered and got back on set to continue filming.
Wrapping it Up
The Millennium Falcon is super iconic. From the original Star Wars to The Force Awakens, the spaceship has played a huge role. Learning about Ford’s issues with it gives us some fantastic behind-the-scenes insights. It’s a proof of the actor’s passion for his work and how small details can add so much to a film.
So, Star Wars fans, what’s the take-home message? Even with his rough history with the Millennium Falcon, Harrison Ford’s role as Han Solo remains unforgettable. You can catch all the Star Wars movies, including The Force Awakens, on Disney+. Check them out again with this new insight. May the force be with you!
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