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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 Jolyon Bambridge, BFI Filmography". Archived from the original on April 18, 2016 . Retrieved March 30, 2016. R2-D2". AI - Artificial Intelligence!. Archived from the original on 2023-02-07 . Retrieved 2017-04-16.

The Other R2-D2". Star Wars Insider. April 2008. {{ cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= ( help) 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. 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] 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. Using scissors, cut the appropriate colored duct tape into similar shapes as what you see on your R2D2 template. Notes:

R2-D2 appeared in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, with actor Jimmy Vee taking over the role from Kenny Baker, who retired from the role due to his age and health. Baker died in August 2016. [8] [9] 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").

In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, set approximately 30 years after Return of the Jedi, R2-D2 is revealed to be kept in storage at the Resistance base on the planet D'Qar, having put himself in a low-power mode after Luke Skywalker's disappearance. He later awakens and reveals Luke's location by combining map data stored in his memory with that of the droid BB-8. He then travels with Rey ( Daisy Ridley) and Chewbacca to the planet highlighted on the map, where they find Luke in self-imposed exile. In the credits, Kenny Baker was credited as 'R2-D2 consultant,' while Jimmy Vee provided an uncredited portrayal in some scenes.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 navigation system of the SR-71 plane has been affectionately called R2-D2. [43] The system had R2-D2 like navigational purposes and was mounted behind the pilot directed upward. See also: Cultural impact of Star Wars In 2015 All Nippon Airways unveiled a Boeing 787-9 in a special R2-D2 livery, which is colloquially referred to as R2D2JET; this aircraft is seen here at Tokyo International Airport (March 2016). Meet Grant Imahara from MythBusters". mouser.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2017 . Retrieved March 30, 2016. Santas, Constantine; Wilson, James M.; Colavito, Maria; Baker, Djoymi (21 March 2014). "Clash of the Titans". The Encyclopedia of Epic Films. Scarecrow Press. p.135. ISBN 978-0-8108-8248-5. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023 . Retrieved 18 April 2022.

You don’t have to be perfect! In fact, it is surprising how our brains fill in all the details of this beloved Star Wars character when we just see a few shapes in the right place. Our Experience with this Star Wars Craft 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.

Sieff, Martin (November 3, 2006). "Phalanx Has a Future". Spacewar.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2012 . Retrieved October 2, 2017. 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] 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. Grant Imahara at MythBusters". Discovery. Archived from the original on July 2, 2017 . Retrieved March 30, 2016. Flying Camera Systems – About Us". Archived from the original on March 18, 2016 . Retrieved March 30, 2016.