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Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - The Illustrated Screenplay
EPISODE III–THE ONE AND ONLY OFFICIAL SCREENPLAY, available exclusively in ebook format, including scenes that did not appear in the movie itself!This is the complete, final screenplay written by George Lucas, as brought to life before the cameras by a stellar cast of performers and an unparalleled team of special effects wizards. Enjoy a rare and fascinating director’s-eye-view of all the action, all the legendary characters, and each of the exotic worlds from science fiction cinema’s greatest saga, as it comes full circle. And thanks to the images from the final cut of the movie itself, you’ll be able to visualize the adventure as it unfolded throughout the shooting of Star Episode Revenge of the Sith. For the total Star Wars fan and filmmaking enthusiast alike, this extraordinary ebook is an essential part of the Star Wars experience.Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
- GenresStar WarsScience Fiction
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2005
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George Lucas
266 books609 followersGeorge Walton Lucas Jr. is an American filmmaker and philanthropist. He created the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises and founded Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic and THX. He served as chairman of Lucasfilm before selling it to The Walt Disney Company in 2012. Nominated for four Academy Awards, he is considered to be one of the most significant figures of the 20th-century New Hollywood movement, and a pioneer of the modern blockbuster. Despite this, he has remained an independent filmmaker away from Hollywood for most of his career.
After graduating from the University of Southern California in 1967, Lucas moved to San Francisco and co-founded American Zoetrope with filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. He wrote and directed THX 1138 (1971), based on his student short Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB, which was a critical success but a financial failure. His next work as a writer-director was American Graffiti (1973), inspired by his youth in early 1960s Modesto, California, and produced through the newly founded Lucasfilm. The film was critically and commercially successful and received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Director and Best Picture. Lucas's next film, the epic space opera Star Wars (1977), later retitled A New Hope, had a troubled production but was a surprise hit, becoming the highest-grossing film at the time, winning six Academy Awards and sparking a cultural phenomenon. Lucas produced and co-wrote the sequels The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). With director Steven Spielberg, he created, produced, and co-wrote Indiana Jones films Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), The Temple of Doom (1984), The Last Crusade (1989) and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), and served as an executive producer, with a cursory involvement in pre and post-production, on The Dial of Destiny (2023).
In 1997, Lucas re-released the original Star Wars trilogy as part of a Special Edition featuring several modifications; home media versions with further changes were released in 2004 and 2011. He returned to directing with a Star Wars prequel trilogy comprising The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005). He last collaborated on the CGI-animated movie and television series of the same name, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2014, 2020), the war film Red Tails (2012) and the CGI film Strange Magic (2015). Lucas is also known for his collaboration with composer John Williams, who was recommended to him by Spielberg, and with whom he has worked for all the films in both of these franchises. He also produced and wrote a variety of films and television series through Lucasfilm between the 1970s and the 2010s.
Lucas is one of history's most financially successful filmmakers. He directed or wrote the story for ten of the 100 highest-grossing movies at the North American box office, adjusted for ticket-price inflation. Through his companies Industrial Light and Magic and Skywalker Sound, Lucas was involved in the production of, and financially benefited from, almost every big-budget film released in the U.S. from the late 1980s until the 2012 Disney sale. In addition to his career as a filmmaker, Lucas has founded and supported multiple philanthropic organizations and campaigns dedicated to education and the arts, including the George Lucas Educational Foundation, which has been noted as a key supporter in the creation of the federal E-Rate program to provide broadband funding to schools and libraries, and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a forthcoming art museum in Los Angeles developed with his wife, Mellody Hobson.
After graduating from the University of Southern California in 1967, Lucas moved to San Francisco and co-founded American Zoetrope with filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. He wrote and directed THX 1138 (1971), based on his student short Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB, which was a critical success but a financial failure. His next work as a writer-director was American Graffiti (1973), inspired by his youth in early 1960s Modesto, California, and produced through the newly founded Lucasfilm. The film was critically and commercially successful and received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Director and Best Picture. Lucas's next film, the epic space opera Star Wars (1977), later retitled A New Hope, had a troubled production but was a surprise hit, becoming the highest-grossing film at the time, winning six Academy Awards and sparking a cultural phenomenon. Lucas produced and co-wrote the sequels The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). With director Steven Spielberg, he created, produced, and co-wrote Indiana Jones films Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), The Temple of Doom (1984), The Last Crusade (1989) and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), and served as an executive producer, with a cursory involvement in pre and post-production, on The Dial of Destiny (2023).
In 1997, Lucas re-released the original Star Wars trilogy as part of a Special Edition featuring several modifications; home media versions with further changes were released in 2004 and 2011. He returned to directing with a Star Wars prequel trilogy comprising The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005). He last collaborated on the CGI-animated movie and television series of the same name, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2014, 2020), the war film Red Tails (2012) and the CGI film Strange Magic (2015). Lucas is also known for his collaboration with composer John Williams, who was recommended to him by Spielberg, and with whom he has worked for all the films in both of these franchises. He also produced and wrote a variety of films and television series through Lucasfilm between the 1970s and the 2010s.
Lucas is one of history's most financially successful filmmakers. He directed or wrote the story for ten of the 100 highest-grossing movies at the North American box office, adjusted for ticket-price inflation. Through his companies Industrial Light and Magic and Skywalker Sound, Lucas was involved in the production of, and financially benefited from, almost every big-budget film released in the U.S. from the late 1980s until the 2012 Disney sale. In addition to his career as a filmmaker, Lucas has founded and supported multiple philanthropic organizations and campaigns dedicated to education and the arts, including the George Lucas Educational Foundation, which has been noted as a key supporter in the creation of the federal E-Rate program to provide broadband funding to schools and libraries, and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a forthcoming art museum in Los Angeles developed with his wife, Mellody Hobson.
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February 15, 2025
This book presents George Lucas’s final script for Revenge of the Sith, accompanied by numerous stills from the film. The screenplay itself is the result of a rough draft followed by four subsequent revisions - all completed before principal photography began in Sydney, Australia - as well as additional changes made during postproduction, including new scenes filmed during reshoots at Shepperton Studios in England.
The dialogue is undeniably clunky, and I was surprised by the lack of directorial notes to guide the actors on tone, emotion, or motivation. It’s clear that much of the film’s depth had to be developed on set, making the performances (especially Ewan McGregor’s and Ian McDiarmid's) even more impressive.
Some interesting scenes and lines of dialogue were cut from the final film, including Anakin’s jealousy over Padmé and Obi-Wan, the Petition of 2000, Palpatine discussing seizing control over the Jedi Council with Anakin, Obi-Wan acknowledging Padmé and Anakin’s relationship in a dialogue with Padmé before leaving for Utapau, additional Order 66 moments (featuring Luminara, Barriss, Quinlan Vos, and Shaak Ti’s death in the Temple), and Anakin warning Padmé that certain senators would soon be “dealt with.” While some of these were unnecessary, others would have added clarity and depth to the story and arguably should have remained.
Overall, this is an interesting read, but only for dedicated fans. If you’re looking for something that will truly enhance your appreciation of Revenge of the Sith, I’d recommend Matthew Stover’s novelization instead - it’s absolutely superb.
The dialogue is undeniably clunky, and I was surprised by the lack of directorial notes to guide the actors on tone, emotion, or motivation. It’s clear that much of the film’s depth had to be developed on set, making the performances (especially Ewan McGregor’s and Ian McDiarmid's) even more impressive.
Some interesting scenes and lines of dialogue were cut from the final film, including Anakin’s jealousy over Padmé and Obi-Wan, the Petition of 2000, Palpatine discussing seizing control over the Jedi Council with Anakin, Obi-Wan acknowledging Padmé and Anakin’s relationship in a dialogue with Padmé before leaving for Utapau, additional Order 66 moments (featuring Luminara, Barriss, Quinlan Vos, and Shaak Ti’s death in the Temple), and Anakin warning Padmé that certain senators would soon be “dealt with.” While some of these were unnecessary, others would have added clarity and depth to the story and arguably should have remained.
Overall, this is an interesting read, but only for dedicated fans. If you’re looking for something that will truly enhance your appreciation of Revenge of the Sith, I’d recommend Matthew Stover’s novelization instead - it’s absolutely superb.
ANAKIN: You’re frightened. (a little angry) Tell me what’s going on!
PADMÉ begins to cry.
PADMÉ: You’ve been gone five months . . . it’s been very hard for me. I’ve never felt so alone. There’s . . .
ANAKIN: . . . Is there someone else?
PADMÉ: (peeved, angry) No! Why do you think that? Your jealousy upsets me so much, Anakin. I do nothing to betray you, yet you still don’t trust me. Nothing has changed.
ANAKIN: (sheepish) I’m afraid of losing you, Padmé . . . that’s all.
PADMÉ: I will never stop loving you, Anakin. My only fear is losing you.
...
PADMÉ: Anakin, this baby will change our lives. I doubt the Queen will continue to allow me to serve in the Senate, and if the Council discovers you are the father, you will be expelled from the Jedi Order.
ANAKIN: I know . . .
PADMÉ: Anakin, do you think Obi-Wan might be able to help us?
ANAKIN: (suspicious) Have you told him anything?
PADMÉ: No, but he’s your mentor, your best friend . . . he must suspect something.
ANAKIN: He’s been a father to me, but he’s still on the Council. Don’t tell him anything!
PADMÉ: I won’t, Anakin.
ANAKIN: I don’t need his help . . . Our baby is a blessing, not a problem.
***
PALPATINE: Anakin, this afternoon the Senate is going to call on me to take direct control of the Jedi Council.
ANAKIN: The Jedi will no longer report to the Senate?
PALPATINE: They will report to me . . . personally. The Senate is too unfocused to conduct a war. This will bring a quick end to things.
ANAKIN: I agree, but the Jedi Council may not see it that way.
PALPATINE: There are times when we must all endure adjustments to the constitution in the name of security.
ANAKIN: With all due respect, sir, the Council is in no mood for more constitutional amendments.
***
OBI-WAN: I know how he feels about you.
PADMÉ: (nervous) What did he say?
OBI-WAN: Nothing. He didn’t have to.
PADMÉ is a little flustered. She stands and Obi-Wan follows. She walks to the balcony.
PADMÉ: I don’t know what you’re talking about.
OBI-WAN: I know you both too well. I can see you two are in love. Padmé, I’m worried about him. PADMÉ looks down and doesn’t answer.
OBI-WAN: (continuing) I fear your relationship has confused him. He’s changed considerably since we returned . . .
They stand on the balcony and look off at the early morning city. OBI-WAN starts to leave. PADMÉ stays looking off into the distant city.
OBI-WAN: (continuing) Padmé, I’m not telling the Council about any of this. I . . . I hope I didn’t upset you. We’re all friends, I care about both of you . . .
PADMÉ: Thank you, Obi-Wan.
OBI-WAN: Please do what you can to help him.
***
ANAKIN: The Republic is unstable, Padmé. The Jedi aren’t the only ones trying to take advantage of the situation. There are also traitors in the Senate.
PADMÉ stands and reacts ever so slightly.
PADMÉ: What are you saying?
ANAKIN: You need to distance yourself from your friends in the Senate. The Chancellor said they will be dealt with when this conflict is over.
PADMÉ: What if they start an inquisition? I’ve opposed this war. What will you do if I become a suspect?
ANAKIN: That won’t happen. I won’t let it.
***
OBI-WAN: The Republic has fallen, Padmé . . . The Jedi Order is no more . . .
PADMÉ: I know, it’s hard to believe everything to which we’ve dedicated our lives is gone.
***
OBI-WAN: I have failed you, Anakin. I was never able to teach you to think.
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