Star Wars has a new R2-D2

Everyone's favorite droid has a new face. Disney has officially announced that actor Jimmy Vee will perform the role of R2-D2 in the upcoming Star Wars movie, titled The Last Jedi, after the death of original actor Kenny Baker last year. Vee is a veteran of the entertainment industry who has had several roles in Doctor Who episodes and Harry Potter movies.While much of the little droid's on-screen work is now handled by remote-control units and CGI, actors are still used in some scenes, allowing