Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Go behind the scenes of Star Wars with William “Bill” Hargreaves, the props maker who helped bring unforgettable droids to life in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. In this exclusive interview, Bill explains how he built—and even operated—one of his own creations on set.
Hear his firsthand accounts of working on IG‑88 and EV‑9D9, plus his confirmation that he also worked on the small tortured droid in Jabba’s palace. Bill doesn’t name it here, but the canon identification is revealed here.
This is authentic production history: shop‑floor creativity, set stories, and the hidden credits that shaped the galaxy fans know by heart.
Go behind the scenes of Star Wars with William “Bill” Hargreaves, the props maker who helped bring unforgettable droids to life in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. In this exclusive interview, Bill explains how he built—and even operated—one of his own creations on set.
Hear his firsthand accounts of working on IG‑88 and EV‑9D9, plus his confirmation that he also worked on the small tortured droid in Jabba’s palace. Bill doesn’t name it here, but the canon identification is revealed here.
This is authentic production history: shop‑floor creativity, set stories, and the hidden credits that shaped the galaxy fans know by heart.
