Within the deleted “Empire Strikes Again” scene, Luke hopes to inform Leia how he feels about her, solely to have his emotional second thwarted by R2-D2 and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels). In contrast to the kissing scene that made it into the ultimate minimize, the deleted second was performed off as real. It will have additionally arrange a “will they, will not they” among the many trio, most likely making it one of many strangest issues about Princess Leia and Han Solo’s relationship. Fortunately, plans for a love triangle had been scrapped.
The deleted second and the kiss within the last minimize are type of innocent contemplating Luke and Leia weren’t all the time envisioned as siblings by George Lucas. Whereas showing on the Sci-Fi Expo in Plano, Texas, in 1999, former franchise producer Gary Kurtz revealed (by way of The Pressure.internet) that the unique plan was to have Luke’s sister be a brand new character (distinct from Leia) who was throughout the galaxy. By the point work began on “Return of the Jedi,” Lucas possible realized that it will be handy to have Luke and Leia be siblings, as he might wrap up the trilogy and in addition create greater emotional stakes for the finale.
Whereas their kisses are positively creepy, Luke and Leia by no means lock lips once more after they discover out they’re siblings. So there may be that. After the occasions of the unique trilogy, Leia makes issues official with Han Solo. Nonetheless, Luke and Leia’s smooch is unquestionably the worst kiss in “Star Wars” historical past, and for good purpose.