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R2-D2 (phonetically spelled Artoo-Detoo, and called "R2" for short), is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. An astromech droid, R2-D2 is a major character throughout all six Star Wars films. Along with his droid companion C-3PO, he joins or supports Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Obi-Wan Kenobi in various points in the saga. R2-D2 was played by Kenny Baker.
R2-D2 was designed by John Stears and specially created by Australian firm Petric Engineering and English firm C&L Developments. Many scenes also made use of radio controlled and CGI versions of the character. Both the original props of R2-D2 and C-3PO used in filming are used as audio-animatronics in the queue area of Disneyland's Star Tours ride. - Wikipedia
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R2 possui vários dispositivos especializados, usados com iniciativa e movimentos muito não-ortodoxos pra ajudar seus amigos. O fato de nunca ter sua memória apagada aumentou sua capacidade criativa e gerou sua personalidade.
R2-D2 e C-3PO são os únicos personagens da série a aparecerem nos 6 filmes interpretados pelos mesmos atores. Kenny Baker (na foto ao lado) foi o ator anão que atuou dentro do dróide em cinco dos seis filmes da série. Apesar de aparecer nos créditos do filme A Vingança dos Sith, Kenny nunca filmou qualquer cena desse episódio.
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