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The Official Star Wars Mockumentary "R2-D2: Beneath the Dome"
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- Skytalkers
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- Jul 17, 2026
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- 2786
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Summary
This week on Skytalkers, we're diving into one of the strangest and most delightful corners of Star Wars history: R2-D2: Beneath the Dome. Released in 2001 as an official Lucasfilm mockumentary, the three-part special chronicled the "life and career" of R2-D2 as if he were a real Hollywood actor, complete with career highs, personal struggles, celebrity feuds, and a disastrous bungee-jumping stunt. On this episode: The history of the project The incredible cast and crew featured Our favorite moments + some of the funniest bits What legacy this mockumentary leaves for Star Wars marketing and humor (also, the Skywalker Ranch pool). … and so much more. Watch R2D2: Beneath the Dome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2i9u-gn9FI Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices