EPISODE VIII: OF PAST AND FUTURE BONDS...

In the darkened main hold of the Millennium Falcon on Ahch-To, a contemplative and saddened Luke Skywalker reflects on past mistakes and the loss of his old friend Han Solo. Fortunately, an old Astro Droid buddy will soon raise his spirits yet remind him of his family obligations, in a memorable scene from The Last Jedi.

Rian Johnson and team prepare to film the scene.

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EPISODE VIII: DROID OF THE RESISTANCE!

His appearances in The Last Jedi may now be relegated to acting as nostalgic/comedic character support to our key legacy heroes of the Classic Trilogy, but let's hope, with the upcoming EPISODE IX, that J.J. Abrams and the rest of the creative team can give everyone's favourite 'Golden Rod' - a droid blessed with unique skills (communication, programming, code-breaking, etc) - one last (?) memorable outing, preferably in a key or heroic moment, and once more alongside Artoo.

Artoo and Threepio, as seen together for a Verizon US TV advert.