Star Wars: The Force Awakens - 7 Questions The Trailer Didn't Answer
6. Where Are Those Droids We're Looking For?
Speaking of things on the poster missing from the trailer, there's also the rather important presence of C-3PO - he was on the one-sheet alongside R2-D2 (who we've seen caressed by a metallic hand , probably Luke's), but is nowhere to be seen here. Given that the two pals are inseparable, that we know that C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels has been very much involved in The Force Awakens, and that are both nominally owned by Luke still, C-3PO is most likely in the area too. We also know that C-3PO's new red left arm will be explained in a comic, Star Wars Special: C-3PO #1, which is to come out in December. All we've really got to go on is this from Daniels in an interview with the Guardian in September: "While meticulously directing every moment of Episode VII, and giving 3PO time and space to do his thing, JJ is far too respectful to suggest that he change the droids ways in any way. There was, however, some debate about a certain issue, whose outcome will become apparent in due course" So, it sounds like the metallic equivalent of Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street are involved, and, in the case of C-3PO, very heavily so; the exclusion of 3PO in particular might well be a classic case of JJ Abrams keeping his 'mystery box' tightly sealed to preserve as much mystique as possible.
