Jimmy Vee is replacing the late Kenny Baker in the role of R2-D2 in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Vee released a statement saying:
“It’s been an absolute pleasure to have worked alongside the legendary Kenny Baker. Kenny was a fantastic actor and taught me all the ‘tricks’ on how he brought R2-D2 to life which I will continue to portray in his honor. I’m so excited to be a part of the Star Wars universe and can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been working so hard on for the last year.”
Vee performed some of the work as R2-D2 in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens but Baker was credited. Vee has appeared in the BBC television series Doctor Who as a variety of monsters as well.
