There was a lot of commotion just now on Dubrovnik’s main street – Stradun, one of the filming locations for Star Wars Episode VIII as three individuals in classic Storm Trooper and Darth Vader costumes walked onto the street among the surprised crowd of locals. There was an immediate reaction as people didn’t know if the individuals were a part of the production or not, so naturally, everyone decided to take a picture. As the crowd was rapidly forming in front of the sets being built for filming three individuals – who we heard were Croatian Star Wars fans – had to make a run for it in one of the side streets. It was by a stroke of luck we ran into them and managed only a few shots before they disappeared in one of the houses.

Dubrovnik’s main street quickly became too crowded for comfort

“Imperial forces” had to retreat through Dubrovnik’s narrow streets

Fans dressed as favourite characters make their way down the street

“Imperial troops” in Dubrovnik, Croatia

There was no time for photographs or friendly chat, photo sent by reader

Quite a bit of commotion for Dubrovnik’s lazy (and rainy) Saturday morning.