Initally, a source had informed us they believed Kenny Baker was in Portmagee yesterday. While they were correct in the little person info they sent, they got Baker wrong, and as a result, we got it wrong.
Turns out the "little person" that came ashore was none other than Jimmy Vee. He stands at 3' 8" and has starred in a number of Doctor Who episodes. He'll also be starring in Pan alongside Hugh Jackman this October. However, Vee is not listed anywhere for Star Wars Episode VIII which is now shooting in Skellig Michael off the Kerry coast.
We've seen the photographic proof of Vee coming ashore this morning, however, we don't have permission to publish the image.
Skellig Michael is a tough hike at the best of times, once you brave the North Atlantic and choppers aside, I'd imagine that Kenny Baker (at the fantastic age of 81) may not be up the location, physically.
Whether or not Vee is a stand in for Baker, just for this location reamins to be seen. Either way, with reports of droids locked up on Skellig Michael, it's fair to say at this stage, that Vee is indeed R2-D2. At least for now!
Turns out the "little person" that came ashore was none other than Jimmy Vee. He stands at 3' 8" and has starred in a number of Doctor Who episodes. He'll also be starring in Pan alongside Hugh Jackman this October. However, Vee is not listed anywhere for Star Wars Episode VIII which is now shooting in Skellig Michael off the Kerry coast.
We've seen the photographic proof of Vee coming ashore this morning, however, we don't have permission to publish the image.
Skellig Michael is a tough hike at the best of times, once you brave the North Atlantic and choppers aside, I'd imagine that Kenny Baker (at the fantastic age of 81) may not be up the location, physically.
Whether or not Vee is a stand in for Baker, just for this location reamins to be seen. Either way, with reports of droids locked up on Skellig Michael, it's fair to say at this stage, that Vee is indeed R2-D2. At least for now!
