Ralph McQuarrie I still get fan mail — people wondering if I worked on "Episode I" or just wanting to have my autograph." McQuarrie's production painting of R2-D2 and C-3PO wandering in the desert on the planet Tatooine was the first to be completed. His early concept for C-3PO was visibly inspired by the Art Deco "Maschinenmensch" robot from Fritz Lang’s 1927 film "Metropolis". The painting had a particular impact on actor Anthony Daniels, who was about to turn down the part of C-3PO; ""He had painted a face and a figure that had a very wistful, rather yearning, rather bereft quality,
The People vs. George Lucas In June 2014 it was reported that a sequel, "The People vs. George Lucas – Episode II", was in development. The film plans to examine what fans think of the "Star Wars" franchise since George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to The Walt Disney Company, and will pose the question "What does the future of "Star Wars" look like without George Lucas?" The People vs. George Lucas The People vs. George Lucas is a 2010 documentary comedy film directed by Swiss director Alexandre O. Philippe. It explores the issues of filmmaking and fanaticism pertaining to the "Star Wars" franchise and its creator,