Presumably cast by UK casting veteran Irene Lamb, popular UK film and TV actor John Hollis plays the mysterious assistant to Lando Calrissian on Bespin: Lobot. Hollis enjoyed his period working on the film at Elstree (what was to have been a mere week turning to ten during to rearranged studios, additional scenes, and reshoots), and had a good rapport off screen with the very laid back and thoughtful Billy Dee Williams.
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| A close-up look at the UK built mechanics of Lobot's head band. |
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| Continuity/reference polaroid of Hollis at Elstree. Note the longer neck collar before it was revised. |
Being at one with the Bespin computer systems, almost like an android, it is decided by Irvin Kershner to cut Lobot's meagre amount of lines and make the character a mute, making him more interesting by Lando's side. Originally known just as 'Lando's Aide' in the script, the name 'Lobot' is shortened from Lobotomised, a clever reference linked to the character with the unusual computer interactive device attached around the back of his head.
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| Filming a brief scene in Han and Leia's apartment awaiting Lando's instructions- the set would be given new lighting to look different. |
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