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Star Wars Anthony Daniels as C-3P0,

‘Star Wars’: Anthony Daniels Admits ‘Losing My Humanity’ in C-3PO Costume

The actor also recalled the memorable first time he wore the full look.
image from the 1980 Star Wars movie The Empire Strikes Back. It is an overhead look at Darth Vader, dressed in black helmet, cape and armor, standing on the left. In his right hand he his holding his lightsaber, which has been turned off. His left arm is reaching out toward Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), on the right of the photo. Luke is clinging to the edge of a bridge-like structure, below which is a far drop. He is listening in shock as Vader communicates to him that he is his father.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Empire Strikes Back’

As the second installment of George Lucas’ ‘Star Wars’ space opera franchise turns 45, here are some things you may not have known about ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ – from Boba Fett’s original voice to the first choice to play Yoda.

Watch Donny & Marie Channel Luke & Leia in a 1977 ‘Star Wars’ Spoof

Plus Kris Kristofferson as Han Solo! Redd Foxx as Obi-Wan! Artoo, Threepio and Chewbacca! Paul Lynde, dancing stormtroopers and more in a September 1977 episode of the Osmonds’ variety show.
(l-r): Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa and Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a posed publicity still from 1983's

‘Return of the Jedi’ Is Getting a Limited 40th-Anniversary Theatrical Release

The third installment in the original Star Wars trilogy was originally released May 25, 1983, and can be seen on the big screen again starting in late April 2023.