Fan Casting Oliver Hardy as R2-D2 in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1967)

lukejamesbennett made this fan casting suggestion on January 11, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Oliver Hardy as R2-D2 in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1967)

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Oliver Norvell Hardy (born Norvell Hardy, January 18, 1892 – August 7, 1957) was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and l...
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Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1967)

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1967)

Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princes...
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Oliver Hardy is known for his roles in Way Out West, Sons of the Desert, and The Music Box. He has been suggested by fans for 249 roles on myCast, including Pumbaa in The Lion King (1944). Similar actors include Lou Costello, Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, and Boris Karloff. Oliver Hardy was suggested to play R2-D2 in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1967) by lukejamesbennett. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Jerry Maren and Lou Costello. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1967) has 14 roles, including Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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