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All About the Face
Anthony Daniels, the man behind C-3PO, reflected a bit on George Lucas' intention behind the design of the famous droid. According to Daniels, numerous mask faces were mocked up as possible countenances for C-3PO, including some options that were inspired by Roman statues and masks. The "gold one," which ultimately became C-3PO's iconic face, was the one that Daniels didn't like. Why did Lucas settle on this particular appearance? Because it showed "nothing." "The key was the face," Lucas said. "The face had to be absolutely neutral — so you could act. And your acting would come through. The acting was in the physicality."
Anthony Daniels, the man behind C-3PO, reflected a bit on George Lucas' intention behind the design of the famous droid. According to Daniels, numerous mask faces were mocked up as possible countenances for C-3PO, including some options that were inspired by Roman statues and masks. The "gold one," which ultimately became C-3PO's iconic face, was the one that Daniels didn't like. Why did Lucas settle on this particular appearance? Because it showed "nothing." "The key was the face," Lucas said. "The face had to be absolutely neutral — so you could act. And your acting would come through. The acting was in the physicality."
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