There has been a huge disturbance in the Force. Not since the dodgy days of a certain Gungan has the fandom been so divided or angry. Huge numbers protested the divisive plotlines and ending of The Last Jedi. Major stars like Luke Hamill are popularly believed to be equally unhappy. Express Online sat down with Anthony Daniels to chat about his new book I Am C-3PO. We had to ask him about the backlash – and what he thinks of The Last Jedi.

The actor says: "Well, yes. I do understand why the fans are unhappy... It speaks to a devotion that they care so much that they mind if someone messes with it. I understand people being critical of the films." He has remained fairly silent until now, while stars like Mark Hamill have dropped loaded comments online and in interviews. Daniels says: "I know it has been particularly difficult for him (Hamill) lately because the new movies haven’t given him much to do. I certainly recognise that and can relate to it. "In these new movies, I have felt like a table decoration. And that is difficult because I recognise this character (C-3PO) is worth so much more. But I understand it is a whole film, not a feature about C-3PO. "That is just my personal disappointment. I get paid whether or not he does anything but it would be nice for him to have a purpose."

Star Wars 9: Anthony Daniel is C-3PO

Star Wars 9: Anthony Daniels with Mark Hamill and Kenny Baker in 1978

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The actor also confesses to not being too thrilled with his time working on the divisive Prequel Trilogy: "It was certainly a bit weird in the prequels. But I accepted the storylines were very different. I was very glad to be there although they weren’t that much fun to do." There have been major hints the golden droid will finally play a much larger role in The Rise of Skywalker – and the red-eyed trailer scene hints he may perhaps even sacrifice himself or turn evil. Daniels obviously can not give much away but he teases: "C-3PO has a major arc. I am very satisfied with what I had to do in this movie and I am very satisfied with everything I know about this movie." Many fans have threatened to boycott the final film in the Skywalker saga. Daniels has a message for them. STAR WARS 9: 'ONLY THIS CHARACTER CAN KILL PALPATINE'

Star Wars 9: Anthony Daniels C-3PO book