Improvising and finding practical solutions can be lifesavers when things are just not working.
Directing a sequel is an intimidating task, especially when the fate of the franchise rests in your hands.
This was the position that director Irvin Kershner found himself in when George Lucas asked him to take on the highly anticipated sequel Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. After directing the original Star Wars movie, Lucas turned to his friend and mentor Kershner to direct the very first Star Wars sequel.
Kershner ran into a few challenges that were unique to directing Star Wars. Although Kershner understood the script, characters, and material, there were unexpected moments that Kershner had to adapt to and learn from.
Let’s break down how Kershner overcame these unique filmmaking challenges in The Empire Strikes Back with a little improvisation.
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
