A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away … a strange little movie about a boy with a laser sword, his wacky robot sidekicks, and a giant machine that blew up planets became a worldwide phenomenon. Since then, Star Wars has been with us. Whether you’re a diehard fan of the original trilogy, a prequels fanatic, or a strong proponent for the sequel trilogy, there’s probably at least one Star Wars movie (or two, or three…) that you hold close to your heart. As with any blockbuster though, the Star Wars secrets going on behind the scenes were sometimes even weirder than the wacky aliens on camera.

Whether it’s the fact that Han Solo was originally going to be a green alien, or the dark secret about the trash in the trash compactor, a lot of crazy shenanigans happened on the way to success. So, channel the Force, enjoy these crazy facts about the making of the Star Wars movies, and don’t forget to SHARE these insights with your friends!