Even though we know this is a fictional story and a movie that lots of people put time and effort into, it can be jarring to see the dwarf actor Kenny Baker getting a little bit of sun with R2-D2’s dome head tilted back, giving him space to enjoy his sandwich.
Kenny Baker’s small stature made him perfect for his role of R2-D2, which while it didn’t use his voice, his physical acting helped plenty of viewers fall in love with the snarky little beeping robot. We wonder how hot it was inside that metal can in the blazing Tunisian sun.
Green Ballroom
The dazzling ballroom where Belle and the Beast share a dance is unfortunately is all but a wooden set with a green screen backdrop.
We tip our hats to the actors in this film, not only did they have to imagine many of the characters but the setting as well. Now that's some good acting!
Can Robots Get Sunburned?
Billions of people around the world love the original 'Star Wars' characters for their vibrant details, amazing looks, and personalities. Characters like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia lead us on a journey from the deep reaches of space to sandy Tatooine to the cold and brutal metal construction of the Death Star and beyond.
Other characters like C-3PO, R2-D2, and Chewbacca round out the cast against Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, and it's easy to forget that all of those interesting characters have actors inside them. They seem so real, but yes – even robots need to take a break.
Alien Friends Share a Tender Moment
Drax, played by Dave Bautista, rubs Rocket Raccoon's head during a slow moment at what looks like the end of the first 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movie. Rocket Raccoon's voice comes from famous A-lister Bradley Cooper, and while his physical form was built using CGI, an actor still had to wear a suit that made it possible for artists to accurately recreate the movements and positions of this character.
The actor who did so was Sean Gunn, brother to the director of both 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movies, James Gunn.
We Must Wonder How the Actors Felt During This Scene
Here's the non-CGI version of the scene, where Dave Bautista pats Sean Gunn's green-suited head. Bautista is still acting just as his character should – or would, since Drax is a bit of a funny character – but Sean looks like he could be acting, or it looks like he could be rethinking all of his life choices.
As we've seen a number of times, providing a base for CGI artists to work from is becoming a more and more important task in movies, but it's still probably pretty strange to do so.