Jimmy Vee wants a role in ‘Coronation Street’ or ‘EastEnders’.
The ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ actor, who is 3ft 8ins, believes he could do a job in the ITV soap or in Albert Square, admitting there aren’t many "small people" in such shows.
He said: "You don’t see many small people in ‘Coronation Street’ and ‘EastEnders’. At the minute, Corrie has a battle going on with a family over money."
And Jimmy – who plays R2-D2 in the sci-fi film franchise after taking over from the late Kenny Baker – has saved the ‘Corrie’ script writers a job by coming up with his own role.
He said: "What’s to stop the likes of me coming in as the lender demanding my money back? I don’t need to be 6ft 10in."
Jimmy – who plays Arthur in new Sir Elton John movie ‘Rocketman’ – believes he can try his hand at any part, he just needs the "faith" of a director.
He is quoted by the Daily Star newspaper as saying: "No matter what size, what height you are, you can play a role.
"It’s just getting a director to put faith in you."
Jimmy was named as the new R2-D2 in February 2017 following Kenny’s death in August 2016 aged 81.
Announcing the news, the ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ star said: "It’s been an absolute pleasure to have worked alongside the legendary Kenny Baker. Kenny was a fantastic actor and taught me all the tricks on how he brought R2-D2 to life, which I will continue to portray in his honour.
"I’m so excited to be a part of the ‘Star Wars’ universe and can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been working so hard on for the last year."
Jimmy Vee wants Coronation Street role
