17 Directors who cast their family members in their own movies

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7. George Lucas

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George Lucas often featured his relatives in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. His daughter, Amanda Lucas, appeared as a Togruta in Revenge of the Sith (2005). He also married his wife, Marcia Lucas, who was a key editor in the original Star Wars trilogy. Although George was not directly acting in the prequels, the involvement of the Lucas family in the Star Wars legacy reflects George's tendency to involve loved ones in his creative ventures, thereby giving a personal feel to his films.