Darth Vader is one of the foundational pillars ofStar Wars.
Without his menacing presence, George Lucas movies may not have become so widely beloved.
Much of the success of Darth Vaders character design is down toStar Warsconcept artist Ralph McQuarrie.
Mazs business wasn’t always located in a castle, though.
InStar Wars: The Blueprintsby J.W.
This was clearly our cantina, says Abrams.
‘It was a nod to the cantina.
So, the challenge was, how can we do the cantina but not do the cantina?
recounts production designer Rick Carter of the artwork.
We started to riff off it as a place where she could exist.
Then we started to make up the story of why she was there…
The castle design was the best choice.
Custom Image by Yeider Chacon
Its a gorgeous design and once again proves Ralph McQuarries boundless influence onStar Warsoverall aesthetic.
Just a year afterThe Force Awakenswas released, 2016sRogue One: A Star Wars Storyrevealed Fortress Vader on Mustafar.
Even decades afterThe Empire Strikes Backwas released, McQuarries designs are still influencingStar Warsin the modern era.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens takes place 30 years after the fall of the Galactic Empire. It follows Han Solo and new allies, including Finn and Rey, as they confront the rising threat of Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers while seeking the elusive Luke Skywalker.
The Empire Strikes Back is the second installment in the original Star Wars trilogy, directed by Irvin Kershner.
The Empire Strikes Back is the second installment in the original Star Wars trilogy, directed by Irvin Kershner. Released in 1980, it follows Luke Skywalker as he trains under Jedi Master Yoda, while Princess Leia, Han Solo, and the Rebel Alliance face ongoing threats from the Galactic Empire and Darth Vader.
