The actor who will replace the late Kenny Baker as iconic droid R2-D2 in the Star Wars films has been announced.
Vee actually appeared as the droid in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but went uncredited, with Baker named as the actor.
Vee said: “It’s been an absolute pleasure to have worked alongside the legendary Kenny Baker.
Vee will play the droid when he’s walking on two feet; other shots are achieved with a radio-controlled unit.
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