38 Authentic Behind-the-Scenes Photos from Our Favorite Films

Although we’re acutely aware of the cinematic magic behind this tale, it’s still a delightful shock to witness the diminutive star, Kenny Baker, basking in the sun’s embrace. With R2-D2’s iconic dome head tilted back like a metallic sun hat, Baker savors his lunch, a whimsical scene that charmingly shatters the illusion of a galaxy far, far away.

At a diminutive height, Kenny Baker was the ideal fit for the role of the cheeky droid, R2-D2. His silent performance, reliant solely on physical expression, enchanted audiences, transforming them into devoted fans of the sassy beeping bot. One can’t help but ponder how sweltering it must have been inside that metallic shell under the scorching Tunisian sun while filming the iconic Star Wars saga.