He
is the man who makes others tremble when his name is heard. He is
the man who took part in the nightmares of children of some certain
period. He is the greatest villain of the movie history. He is a dark
lord who rules the galaxy with an iron fist and a fire of hatred in
his heart. And now, he is here, to answer what we all wonder about.
YILDIZSAVASLARI.COM presents with great pride, its third and one of
the greatest interviews; his majesty Darth Vader, also known as Dave
Prowse.
As
a note, we have to state that eventhough Dave Prowse had been very
busy attending several fan conventions around the globe, he has kindly
accepted to spare his time for us and to answer five questions. You
can reach his website or contact him for convention appearances through
this link: http://www.darthvader-starwars.com
YS.COM: When we
look back to your career, before the Star Wars era, we see you in
several different roles. You were a minotaur, an android and even
a knight in 1977 production “Jabberwocky”. After that, you were offered
a role in Star Wars. What was your first impression when you first
heard about the Star Wars project ?
D.P.:
Had no idea what the Star Wars project was about when I went for job,
just another film described by George Lucas as a space fantasy movie.
I worked for 5 months and wanted to get away as I was offered other
work at the same time.
YS.COM:
The
character you were to act obviously required an armor. Have you ever
had a difficult moment while you were in the armor? What can you tell
about the “Darth Vader costume” ?
D.P.:
The Darth Vader suit was made to measure so comfortable. Mask and
helmet a problem as they were too big and the mask had to be padded
with foam rubber to fit my face.
YS.COM:
Do you have a moment which you can’t forget about while you were on
the set ?
D.P.:
One unforgettable moment was when I threw the Emperors stunt man off
the gantry in one take after they had been struggling for a week with
two stunt men trying and failing to do the job.
YS.COM:
We have Luke as Vader’s son, the Emperor as his master, and Obi Wan
as his old mentor. How was your relation with Mark Hamil, Ian McDiarmid
and Sir Alec Guinness ?
D.P.:
Sir Alec Guinness and Mark Hammill were pleasant to work and socialise
with, I have had no association with Ian McDiarmid, the only time
I went to see him at his theatre in London he refused to come to the
stage door.
YS.COM:
Many fans wished to see you as Darth Vader again in Episode III, but
unfortunately you were not able. What do you think about Hayden Christensen’s
performance as Vader ?
D.P.:
I enjoyed Hayden Christensen's performance but it was obvious that
he never had my stature to carry the role and the five inch blocks
he was walking on made his actions rather Frankensteinlike.
YS.COM:
As the Turkish fans, we would be honored to have you here one
day Would you like to com to Turkey in the future?
D.P.:
Would love to come to Turkey to do a personal appearance.
YS.COM:
Thanks a lot for sparing your time and sharing your precious memories
and experiences, it had been an honor for us.
D.P.:
It was my pleasure.
Special
thanks to Dave Evans for his help contacting Mr. Prowse, and to Aygün
Özgür for his help on the interview questions.
