The original Star Wars trilogy was one of the shining examples of groundbreaking films of the 70s and 80s that changed cinema forever. The film series introduced audiences to a galaxy far, far away, and featured visuals and sci-fi narratives that have never been done before up to that point. The franchise also saw the origins of characters that have now become iconic characters.
Actors like Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher became synonymous with the Star Wars roles Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia, respectively. It has now been reported that the casting director responsible for bringing the trio together, Dianne Crittenden, has sadly passed away.
Star Wars Casting Director Dianne Crittenden Passes Away at 82
Star Wars has been a seminal franchise for many people who grew up during the 70s and 80s. The exciting and ambitious sci-fi franchise blew everyone’s minds, and George Lucas’ original creation spawned some iconic characters that are still part of today’s pop culture zeitgeist. Stars like Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher became huge A-list actors playing the franchise’s characters.
A new report from Deadline has now confirmed that the casting director who brought the aforementioned actors to play their most iconic roles in the franchise, Dianne Crittenden, has now passed away. The report further stated that Crittenden was 82 when she died on March 19, 2024, at her home in Pacific Palisades.
This news follows after the recent passing of Carl Weathers, who played Gref Karga in The Mandalorian. Fans expressed their condolences on X and celebrated Crittenden’s efforts in bringing together the defining trio of the franchise. Here are some of the reactions on X,
RIP she did a splendid job and gave us the iconic trio
— Eddie (@OHMYDIAZ) March 22, 2024
Rest In Peace Dianne. Thank you for all the work you did.
— Chainsaw Reacts (@ChainsawReacts) March 22, 2024
Legendary. RIP
— Truly Pete (72%)👽 🔜 Some Rave Eventually (@AStateofPete) March 22, 2024
Aw damn. Prayers for her family and her friends. 🙏🏽
— Nathan 🦚 (@Nathancookz) March 22, 2024
it’s casting directors like her that we owe gratitude for in creating dream teams on screen
— ReelTalker (@TalkerReel92) March 22, 2024
Rest in peace Dianne you’re forever a legend
— JAY (@Jayhatesports1) March 22, 2024
In addition to Star Wars, Crittenden was also the casting director of great films such as Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line, Witness, Pretty Woman, Black Rain, and Spider-Man 2. While Hollywood and her close associates are mourning her death, her glorious contribution to cinema will never be forgotten.
Harrison Ford Thinks The Debate About Han Solo vs Indiana Jones is Ridiculous
Harrison Ford embodied two of cinema’s most popular and iconic characters, Han Solo from Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Each character has their own fanbases, and fans continue to debate about which one is more influential than the other. However, Ford is uninterested in the debate and wants fans to stop asking questions that pit them against each other.
In an interview with Esquire, Ford stated that he gets frequently asked who would win in a fight between Han Solo and Indiana Jones. He joked that in the end, he himself would win and think that these types of questions are ridiculous and stupid. He said,
“Well, they usually ask me, ‘If there was a fight between Han Solo and Indiana Jones, who would f**,,,,kin’ win?’ And I say [voice rising, fingers drumming], ‘Me, a**hole! I don’t want to f**king make shit up like that. I mean, what are you asking me that crap for?’”
Ford has moved on from both roles and ventured into more exciting territory as an actor. He recently joined the MCU and will star as Thunderbolt Ross in Captain America: Brave New World. He is also set to return for the second season of Apple TV+’s Shrinking and Paramount+’s 1923.
