In a February 2026 Unearthed: Unplugged interview, Daniels, now 80, shared he was approached to audition for the role in 1975, two years before the first Star Wars film, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, premiered.
He explained that his agent told him that "an American person called George Lucas" was making a "low-budget sci-fi movie" and casting wanted to see him "for the part of the robot." Daniels revealed he told his agent he didn't want to audition for the part.
He then explained that he wasn't interested in playing a robot for a "low-budget science fiction" movie. The actor, who attended Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance, said he only wanted serious roles.
However, he was convinced by his agent to meet Lucas, whose work he wasn't familiar with. Daniels explained that he "had a very bad feeling about" Hollywood and was relieved when he met Lucas, as he "was exactly the opposite" than what he expected from an American film director.
He clarified that he "wasn't nervous" because he "didn't want to be in his film."
In addition, Daniels recalled seeing concept art of C-3PO "on a kind of moon surface" by Ralph McQuarrie during his first meeting with Lucas. He said he appreciated the droid's look of "uniqueness and loneliness."
"This character touched me," said Daniels during the interview.
The actor said that he and Lucas ended up talking "for an hour" during their second meeting. Daniels said that in an uncomfortable silence, he asked Lucas if he could have the part of C-3PO. According to Daniels, Lucas responded, "Sure." Daniels has continued to play C-3PO for decades in different television shows and movies for the franchise.
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