The Difficulties Of Playing C-3PO
Actor Anthony Daniels notably struggled with the intricate C-3PO suit. He broke it on the first day of filming, shattering the left leg, which pierced him when he attempted to walk in it. He couldn’t even sit in it while the first film was being shot! Daniels had to put up with a lot of knocks and risks while filming nine flicks in what appears to be the world’s most uncomfortable costume. In Return of the Jedi, he experienced panic attacks and couldn’t even take a decent break between scenes since he couldn’t take off the suit, so he had to bend over to relax. Daniels is the only actor who has appeared in every Star Wars movie.
The Difficulties Of Playing C 3PO
R2-D2’s Personality
Kenny Baker was the driving force behind R2-D2, everyone’s favorite droid. Despite being covered from head to toe in the droid-suit throughout the flicks, he managed to give the character his distinct personality. Baker initially declined the job, telling Lucas, “I don’t want to be stuck in a robot. What for, for goodness’ sake?” Baker also revealed that he didn’t think the film would succeed. “We all thought, ‘What a load of rubbish. This is going to be a non-event,'” he said. “How wrong we were.” Sadly, Baker passed away in August 2016 at the age of 81.
R2-D2’s Personality
