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George Lucas is best known for creating theStar Warsfranchise, a multi-billion dollar global phenomenon that started in 1977. However, Lucas first made a name for himself with the 1973 coming-of-age filmAmerica Graffiti. It was produced by Francis Ford Coppola known for directing classics such asThe Godfather.
During an interview, Coppola shared his thoughts on working with Lucas and watching the latter shape his epic space opera saga. At the same time, Coppola revealed that one fan-favorite character from the original trilogy was based on his personality. Here is what Coppola had to say aboutStar Warsand the character Lucas modeled after him.
Francis Ford Coppola revealed how George Lucas based oneStar Warscharacter on him
Francis Ford Coppoladirected classics such asThe GodfatherandApocalypse Now. However, among Coppola’s many achievements is being the inspiration forone iconicStar Warscharacter. During an interview withKhan Academy, Coppola reflected onGeorge Lucasmodeling Han Solo after him.
Because George [Lucas] felt that I was… that I just took crazy reckless chances and would jump off a mountain without knowing what was down there to land on and that I would end up with no money.
Coppola commented, explaining the similarity between himself, a risk-taking filmmaker, and the dashing smuggler from Lucas’ space opera saga.
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Furthermore, Coppola was asked whether he agreed with the compassion and saw himself in the character. In response, Coppola described Lucas as more conservative in his personal life, admitting he was the risk-taker between the two. As a result, it is safe to say that Coppola agrees with the comparison between him and Han Solo.
Francis Ford Coppola explained whyStar Warsmade him sad for George Lucas
During an interview withVulture, Coppola was asked about his take on Lucas’Star Warsfranchise, which emerged as a commercial success. As a result, Coppola felt that Lucas created something that brought a lot of happiness and wisdom to so many people.
However, Coppola expressed disappointment over the space opera saga consuming a large portion of Lucas’ directorial career, which often left him burned out to tackle other projects. He said:
If I feel sadness, it is that he didn’t make the other movies he was going to make. George is truly a brilliant, talented person. Just look at American Graffiti and see all the innovation. We should’ve had more.
In the same interview, Coppola also admitted that he had brought over the regret with Lucas multiple times over the years.
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TheMegalopolisdirectoradded that he had stopped talking about it with Lucas as they grew older, primarily because he saw the latter as a younger brother. However, the filmmaker made a great point, which will make fans wonder what other projects Lucas would’ve directed had he not been so busy shaping the galaxy, far away for over four decades before retiring.
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Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
