Variety has revealed that The Works is set to go behind the scenes of Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back with the feature documentary Elstree 1979.
The follow-up to Elstree 1976 (which detailed the background performers of George Lucas’ original Star Wars), the film will once again be directed by Jon Spira and produced by Hank Starrs, and will focus on the stunt team of the acclaimed sequel – in particular Vic Armstrong and Colin Skeaping, the latter of whom performed all of Mark Hamill’s stunts.
“We are really excited to be returning to the DNA of the Star Wars universe and specifically The Empire Strikes Back, to cast a unique and forensic eye over a truly explosive community – the British stuntmen and women that brought their skills to Elstree in 1979 and beyond,” said Starrs.
“Jon and Hank’s new project is highly anticipated by film fans all over the world,” added executive producer Martin McCabe. “Following the tremendous success we enjoyed with Elstree 1976 we couldn’t be more excited to introduce this new title to International buyers in Cannes.”
Originally published May 20, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.
