Marvelโ€™s Robert Downey Jr. Scores Big as Doctor Doom, But Can’t Match Star Wars Legend Alec Guinness’ Epic Payday

Marvelโ€™s Robert Downey Jr. Scores Big as Doctor Doom, But Can't Match Star Wars Legend Alec Guinness' Epic Payday

Alec Guinness, renowned for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucasโ€™ original Star Wars trilogy, secured a deal that remains one of the most lucrative in film history. Initially hesitant to join the space saga, describing the script as “boring” and the dialogues “dull,” Guinness was swayed by Lucas’ vision and his previous work. … Read more

How Alec Guinness Shaped Star Wars and Became More Than Just Obi-Wan Kenobi

How Alec Guinness Shaped Star Wars and Became More Than Just Obi-Wan Kenobi

Alec Guinness, an esteemed actor well before his venture into a galaxy far, far away, left an indelible mark on the cinematic universe of Star Wars. Best known for his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucas’s 1977 breakthrough, Star Wars: Episode IV โ€“ A New Hope, Guinness brought more than just his acting prowess … Read more