Count Dooku and Grand Moff Tarkin were best friends in real life
Did you know that two of the major Star Wars villains are actually related? Darth Vader, otherwise known as Anakin Skywalker, is the father of Luke Skywalker, who becomes one of the main protagonists in later films. This fun fact is just one of many exciting things to discuss with your friends if you’re a fan of this beloved franchise.
The actors Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, who played the menacing roles of Count Dooku and Grand Moff Tarkin respectively, were actually best friends in real life. It’s hard to imagine such evil characters being able to laugh at a silly Looney Toons movie, but stranger things have happened – especially in galaxies far, far away.