Reviews
Anthony Daniels was never meant to be a sci-fi star. Surprise, surprise. Much like his neurotic, gold-plated robot counterpart C-3P0– whom the actor would portray in nine Star Wars films, and countless spin-offs – he was a victim (and beneficiary) of circumstance. In his new memoir, I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story, which is out now, Daniels recounts his life and career in a galaxy far, far away. This book is not quite a narrative, more of notes and remembrances strung together in a vaguely chronological way. From his first meeting with George Lucas to the last wrap of the last scene in the Rise of Skywalker, we get a real feel for what it was like to work with the other actors, in exotic settings and back lot stages. I Am C-3P0 is packed with anecdotes and bits of SW trivia, but I suspect that this new memoir is one only die hard fans should read. It's often disjointed, reading more like journal entries and the endearing musings of a messy brain, which can be annoying but for this reader worked just fine. It will indeed be sad to say goodbye to C-3P0 this December.
I love the forward, written by JJ Abrams, how he writes of his passion for and careful planning of the Star Wars sequels. However, hearing Anthony Daniels tell what lead him in his life to be known as C-3PO was terrific. From the films, to being an Mc for exhibitions, this book has so many book inside tales. With rich detail of Wookee Life Day shenanigans and the embarrassment shared by the crew. The story of life as an often unrecognised key piece of the Star Wars cast lifts the lid on what it's like to C-3PO. I don't think I can recommend this book enough.
