Fan Casting John Candy as R2-D2 in Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Recast

lukejamesbennett made this fan casting suggestion on March 6, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

John Candy as R2-D2 in Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Recast

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John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian. He rose to fame as a member of the Toronto, Ontario branch of The Second City, its related Second City Tele...
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Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Recast

Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Recast

2nd in my Star Wars recasting
by George Lucas
This is simply a recast if Star Wars was rebooted. This time, I'm handling the near-perfect original trilogy. The same rules go for my prequel recasting so start casting already!
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John Candy is known for his roles in The Blues Brothers, Home Alone, and Spaceballs. He has been suggested by fans for 831 roles on myCast, including Suggestions in Celebrities You Wish Were Still Alive. Similar actors include Robin Williams, Bill Murray, and John Goodman. John Candy was suggested to play R2-D2 in Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Recast by lukejamesbennett. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Jimmy Vee. Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Recast has 13 roles, including Leia Organa, C-3PO, and Darth Vader.

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