George Lucas wanted to make a Flash Gordon movie but he couldn't get the rights. He pitched his own original space opera and almost everyone passed. Eventually, he got a green light and the entertainment world hasn't been the same ever since. Put yourself in the shoes of the people who got this script in 1976. In the world of Watergate, and movies like Network and The Godfather. Before TV had more than 5 channels. Before comic book culture ruled the day. Crack open this script and read just how descriptive and fascinatingly specific Lucas was about this bizarre universe all the way back then. There are lots of legends and rumors about how the movie began its life as The Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Starkiller and luckily evolved from there. That'll be for another day. Today we're just going to dive into this phenomenal and original script that served as the blueprint for the franchise we know and love. We'll speak a little about world building, the heroes' journey, and what lessons you can take from this screenplay. Let's make the jump to light speed. Read the Star Wars script here! and download the Star Wars script here! The Star Wars Script Nails ALL the Basics The first thing to look at when you read the Star Wars Screenplay? How amazingly well it nails all the basics. What basics are we talking about? Things like plant and payoff. One of the most time-tested rules of...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 22 May