11 Hidden Star Wars Movie Details You Never Noticed
6. C-3PO Is No Hero
C-3PO may be one of the best-supporting characters in the rebellious movements over the Star Wars timeline, but heroism just wasn't for him.
As Holdo finally explains her rather questionable plan to launch their ship into hyperspace directly through Snoke's, she makes it clear to Leia that someone must stay back to pilot the cruiser for transports to be able to escape. It's a tense scene that ultimately reveals the fate of at least one unlucky member of the rebel fleet, which would inevitably be Holdo herself. The moment isn't entirely tense, however, if you pay attention to the background.
After Holdo explains that someone must stay back, C-3PO can be seen looking down to the ground in contemplation. After a moment, the protocol droid quickly turns around and begins shuffling away from the prospect of being the unlucky non-survivor.
'3PO's cowardice has always played a role in his character's motivations, and this not only adds humor to the scene, but a nice bit of continuity.