STAR WARS (1977): Where Are the Original Cast Now — And Who Have We Lost?

STAR WARS (1977) Cast Then and Now 2026, What Happened to the Stars After 49 Years? See the Star Wars cast then and now in 2026 and discover how the legendary stars of the original 1977 movie changed after nearly five decades. Released in 1977, George Lucas’ Star Wars became one of the most iconic movies of all time and introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca and an unforgettable galaxy far, far away. In this video, we look back at Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin, Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, James Earl Jones and David Prowse as Darth Vader, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, Kenny Baker as R2-D2, Denis Lawson as Wedge Antilles, and many more stars from the original Star Wars cast. See how the surviving Star Wars actors have changed, remember the cast members we’ve sadly lost, and discover what happened to some of the lesser-known actors behind one of the greatest films in Hollywood history. From actors whose faces were hidden behind legendary characters to deleted scenes and forgotten cast members, this is the story of the Star Wars cast then and now, 49 years later. If you enjoy cast then and now videos, Star Wars nostalgia, classic Hollywood movies, famous actors then and now, movie legends, and discovering where the stars are today, subscribe for more then-and-now stories about the films and stars that defined generations. #StarWars #ThenAndNow #StarWarsCast #CastThenAndNow #HollywoodLegends