What’s the last thing a person would want to hear right after they say, “I love you?”Harrison Ford’s instincts were spot-on in The Empire Strikes Back when he replied with, “I know,” right before he turned into a cold turkey in a carbon-freezing chamber.In this article, we’re going to look at how this iconic line came to fruition — what it reveals about Han Solo as a character and Harrison Ford. And there is a lot to learn from this iconic improvisational moment from the film.The Original Plan for the SceneSo, the backdrop is that Han Solo (Harrison Ford) is going to be put into carbonite by Darth Vader. Frozen Han will be sent to Jabba the Hutt as a bounty.The script originally had Han and Princess Leia kiss before she confesses, “I love you. I couldn’t tell you before, but it’s true.” Han replies with, “Just remember that, because I’ll be back.”Director Kershner firmly believed at first that “I’ll be back” was profoundly important. For him, it was almost contractual to say, as it seemed the perfect setup for Star Wars fans for the triumphant next film.However, to Ford, this line felt a bit soft for Han to say — the situation was emotionally intense, and it had to be brief. 'The Empire Strikes Back' (1980)Credit: 20th Century StrudiosMoreover, the scene was full of complex emotions. With Princess Leia finally revealing her love for Han right before what seemed to be Han’s final moments, they had to choose —...
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