Key Takeaways:
– The late Carrie Fisher found her first day on the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens to be the worst in her career.
– Director J.J. Abrams acknowledged that Fisher took a while to adjust to the large-scale production.
– Fisher discussed her struggle with weight loss for her Star Wars return.
– Despite initial difficulties, Fisher quickly found her footing, reprising her rolse as Princess Leia.
– The actress's last Star Wars appearance was in The Rise of Skywalker using archive footage.
Carrie Fisher's Challenging Reprise as Princess Leia
The late actress Carrie Fisher is renowned worldwide for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy. Her return to her celebrated role in 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens marked the beginning of the prequel era of the franchise. However, after a break of almost three decades, stepping back into the galactic world was not a smooth transition for Fisher, particularly on her first day of filming.
Reliving the Worst Day on Set
Fisher initially appeared as Princess Leia in 1977's Star Wars which was directed by George Lucas. She reprised the role in the remaining original series films and made a comeback in the franchise's sequels under Disney. During a post-release interview for The Force Awakens, Fisher candidly revealed her struggle on the first day on the movie's set. According to Fisher, not being up to the mark on her first day caused her to remember it as the worst day she ever had on set.
Restoring the Balance
Director J.J. Abrams remarked that Fisher took some time to acclimate to the large-scale production, considering her acting hiatus leading up to her Star Wars return. Despite this, he commended her ability to transition smoothly back into her iconic role. Although initially challenging, Fisher agreed that her set experience improved with time.
Tackling Weight Loss for Princess Leia's Return
Promoting The Force Awakens also brought Fisher's personal battles to the forefront, particularly her struggle with weight loss in readiness for the role. In conversation with Good Housekeeping, she shared the harsh measures she had to take for the weight loss. Fisher mentioned how she found maintaining a proper diet more challenging than exercising. She was candid enough to admit that adhering to physical standards was a part and parcel of the entertainment industry.
Calling Out Unfair Beauty Standards
Fisher, known for her free spirit, pointed out the impractical beauty standards imposed by Hollywood. She humorously remarked on producers' desire to hire only a fraction of her, alluding to her weight-related issues in the industry. Despite the hardships, Fisher persevered, concluded her scenes for 2017's The Last Jedi, and appeared posthumously via archive footage in The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
Fisher's legacy lives on, as fans can continue to appreciate her iconic role as Princess Leia through the Star Wars movies available on Disney+.
The late Carrie Fisher's journey back to Star Wars testifies to her enduring character, a reminder to fans and aspiring actors alike of the unseen struggles behind cinematic fantasies.
