13. George Lucas Pitched An Ending That Saw Luke Skywalker Become Darth Vader
It's a well-known fact that the ending of Star Wars went through several drafts and substantial edits, but one of the most shocking ideas for the ending saw Luke Skywalker become Darth Vader. It's reported that in this particular ending, Luke helped Vader remove his helmet, and then placed it on himself, saying Now I am Vader. Now I will go and kill the fleet and I will rule the universe. Aside from the absolutely terrible dialogue, it's an interesting image Luke, in an unexpected twist, ultimately succumbing to the dark side. Apparently Lucas' co-writer Lawrence Kasdan was a fan of the idea, but Lucas ultimately changed his mind.
