"The idea of wearing that suit for a whole series, not going to be possible. I think Threepio has had very good innings, and I'm slightly against the whole thing becoming attenuated and kind of unraveling."
"I was absolutely entranced by it. I always joked that, you know, I've seen a Mona Lisa in Paris. It's crap. It doesn't speak to me at all. This painting spoke to me."
Anthony Daniels, the actor behind C-3PO, was honored at the San Francisco International Film Festival, where May 4 was declared 'Star Wars' Day. The event included a screening of 'Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back' and a conversation with Howard Roffman. Daniels, a classically trained actor, initially hesitated to join the 'Star Wars' franchise but was captivated by a painting of C-3PO. He expressed reluctance about a potential spinoff series, citing the challenges of wearing the costume for extended periods.
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