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R2-D2 also appears in Star Wars Rebels in the episodes "Droids in Distress" and "Blood Sisters", and in several episodes of Star Wars Forces of Destiny. English actor Kenny Baker played R2-D2 in all three original Star Wars films and received billing credit for the character in the prequel trilogy, where Baker's role was reduced as R2-D2 was portrayed mainly by radio controlled props and CGI models. In the sequel trilogy, Baker was credited as consultant for The Force Awakens; however, Jimmy Vee also co-performed the character in some scenes. Vee later took over the role beginning in The Last Jedi. [2] In The Rise of Skywalker, puppeteers Hassan Taj and Lee Towersey perform the role of R2-D2, replacing Jimmy Vee, who had played the role in the previous two films. His sounds and vocal effects were created by sound designer Ben Burtt.

R2-D2 ( / ˌ ɑːr . t uː ˈ d iː t uː/) or Artoo-Detoo [1] is a fictional robot character in the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. He has appeared in ten of the eleven theatrical Star Wars films to date, including every movie in the original trilogy, prequel trilogy, and sequel trilogy. [a] At various points throughout the course of the films, R2, an astromech droid, is a friend to C-3PO, Padmé Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. R2-D2 and his companion C-3PO are the only characters to appear in every theatrical Star Wars film, with the exception of Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). In the second season finale of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, R2-D2 accompanies Luke Skywalker as he goes to retrieve Grogu to be trained as a Jedi.Markoff, John (November 29, 2013). "A Night Watchman With Wheels?". The New York Times. New York City. Archived from the original on January 4, 2022 . Retrieved December 11, 2013. R2-D2 appears in Marvel's 2015 Star Wars comic series, which is set between the films of the original trilogy. He also appears briefly in the miniseries Star Wars: Shattered Empire. In an early script to 2014's The Lego Movie, R2-D2 was set to be one of the main characters, but was written out due to the directors failing to obtain the rights to the character. [15] [16] Production [ edit ] A fan-made R2-D2 R2-D2 and C-3PO had their own animated series, Star Wars: Droids, set before they came into Luke Skywalker's possession. This was excluded from the new canon in 2014. [11] They also appear in both the live action and animated segments of the Star Wars Holiday Special. In the animated segment they are rescued by a mysterious bounty hunter, Boba Fett, who offers to help them. Later R2-D2 intercepts a transmission between Darth Vader and Fett - thus confirming to him, C-3PO and the others Fett's true allegiances. [12] Szostak, Phil (2015). The Art of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' . Abrams Books. p.252. ISBN 978-1-4197-1780-2.

In the Italian version of the original trilogy, R2-D2 was named "C1-P8". [46] Anglicisms were not common in the Italian language during the 1970s and 1980s, and the names of various characters were changed to be easier to pronounce and recognize for Italian speakers. Some of these changes were reverted in the dubbing of the prequel and sequel trilogies, where the original name R2-D2 was used instead. Other name changes in the Italian version of the original trilogy include C-3PO, Han Solo, Leia Organa and Darth Vader, who were called respectively "D-3BO", "Ian Solo", "Leila Organa" and "Dart Fener" (or "Lord Fener").Nortronics NAS-14V2 Astroinertial Navigation System". Time and Navigation. Smithsonian. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018 . Retrieved November 22, 2018. R2-D2 was inducted into the Robot Hall of Fame in 2003 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A replica can be seen at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh. The Smithsonian Institution included R2-D2 in its list of 101 Objects that Made America. [37] In 2022 R2-D2 was surveyed as being the most popular movie robot in the United States. [38] Although Kenny Baker is credited, Anthony Daniels (who portrays C-3PO) has stated that Baker did not film any scenes in Revenge of the Sith. [34] Baker himself has said he probably only appears in footage caught while shooting the previous two movies. [35]

Fullerton, Huw (December 18, 2016). "11 of the best Star Wars Easter Eggs in Rogue One". radiotimes.com. RadioTimes. Archived from the original on December 18, 2016 . Retrieved December 18, 2016. In 2015, Hasbro released a Bop It game using the design of R2-D2 on September 4, 2015 for "Force Friday". The top part of the unit (his head) becomes the 'Bop It' button, the bottom part of his head becomes the 'Twist It' and his legs are the 'Pull It'. The game is based on the Bop It Micro Series and the voice is replaced with voice recordings from C-3PO. Instead of the game saying "I'm going to sleep." before the unit shuts off, this version says "I'll just switch off for a while." [42] Please note: The App is complimentary and may be modified or discontinued at any time for any reason without notice. German Professor Who Is A Hardcore Star Wars Fan Has Just Repainted An Observatory Into R2-D2". Bored Panda. 25 March 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-11-22 . Retrieved 2019-11-16.El verdadero nombre de R2-D2". wordpress.com. February 8, 2012. Archived from the original on July 9, 2017 . Retrieved December 22, 2016. McMillan, Graeme (November 8, 2014). "R2-D2 Was Almost in 'The Lego Movie', Directors Say". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023 . Retrieved April 2, 2018.

Child, Ben (19 November 2014). "The missing piece: Star Wars' R2-D2 originally a key character in The Lego Movie". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 28 February 2018 . Retrieved 2 April 2018. Williams, Andrew (May 19, 2005). "Kenny Baker". Metro. Associated Newspapers. Archived from the original on 2020-04-04 . Retrieved 2009-01-28. Wallace, Daniel. (2002). Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Characters. Del Rey. p.138. ISBN 0-345-44900-2. Note: Canon sources are mixed as to whether R2-D2 has a gender, but Wallace (an official source) indicates that the droid has masculine programming. Cameron K McEwan (November 16, 2015). "Doctor Who actor Jimmy Vee is the new R2-D2 in Star Wars Episode 8". Metro. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015 . Retrieved December 22, 2015.

In the Latin American Spanish dubbing of the Star Wars films, the name R2-D2 is pronounced as "Arturito" (Little Arthur), which sounds similar to the English pronunciation. [45] Ewan McGregor, who portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, said in an interview, "As soon as R2-D2 comes on the set, everyone goes a bit silly." He said "there is something about him that makes you feel great affection for him". In the DVD audio commentary for Revenge of the Sith, George Lucas says R2-D2 is his favorite character, and that it is intentional that R2-D2 saves the day at least once in every film. The 8 Nerdiest Roles of Deep Roy". The Robot's Voice. 6 March 2012. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016 . Retrieved March 30, 2016.