In this special Star Wars: The Force Awakens featurette, director J.J. Abrams, head of the creature shop Neal Scanlan, and the stars of the film discuss creating BB-8 as a practical effect, acting alongside him, and much more.
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In this special Star Wars: The Force Awakens featurette, director J.J. Abrams, head of the creature shop Neal Scanlan, and the stars of the film discuss creating BB-8 as a practical effect, acting alongside him, and much more.