A new rumour suggests that actor Jimmy Vee (Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone) will be taking over the role of R2-D2 in Star Wars Episode VIII.
With R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker turning 81 years old last month, it’s entirely possible that the crew of Episode VIII had to look for someone to replace Baker if he wasn’t up to doing Episode VIII (or he wasn’t up to travelling to Skellig Michael so Vee could have just been filling in for the scenes filmed on the island). Also, Vee is the same height (3’ 8”) as Baker so it’s entirely plausible.
The Irish Examiner released a photo showing Jimmy Vee on the docks of Skellig Michael after filming had finished on the island. You can see the photo below.
Star Wars Episode VIII will officially be released on May 26th, 2017.
Thoughts on this rumour? Would you be disappointed if Kenny Baker no longer plays R2-D2?
By Ruari Williamson
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