Droid operator Lynn Robertson Bruce, who brought D-O to life in The Rise of Skywalker, is the fourth guest announced for Look sir, droids! Echo Base Live, Europe’s premiere Star Wars collectors event, taking place in Redditch on October 10th, 2026.
Lynn joins previously announced guests including droid performer Nathan Plant, actress, creature & suit performer Stephanie Silva and droid builder and operator Lee Towersey.
Lynn is an accomplished British puppeteer, creature performer, and animatronics handler who has actively worked on numerous Star Wars films and television series. She is best known within the franchise for puppeteering the unicycle droid D-O The Rise of Skywalker.
Between 2014 and 2019, she was a core member of the Lucasfilm creature and droid effects department. Her extensive credits span across the Disney sequel trilogy, standalone films, and live-action series:
* D-O Droid: Served as the main puppeteer bringing the small, cone-headed droid D-O to life on set in The Rise of Skywalker, collaborating alongside fellow performer Robin Guiver.
* Albrekh: A Symeong metalsmith and Sith alchemist aboard the Night Buzzard who famously repairs Kylo Ren’s cracked helmet in The Rise of Skywalker.
* Glowen Faquidde: A wealthy, white-skinned alien gambler spotted visiting the Canto Bight casino inThe Last Jedi.
* Grummgar: A massive, intimidating Dowutin mercenary and big-game hunter seen sitting with Bazine Netal at Maz Kanata’s castle in The Force Awakens.
* “Space Granny” (Vasyk): A highly-anticipated animatronic blue alien creature scheduled to appear in Andor Season 2, which she helped bring to life as a core puppeteer.
Lynn will be join us all day, signing autographs and answering your questions.
Autographed Photo Price: £30
Lynn will also be joining our Star Guest Dinner. Tickets available now!
(Autograph charges apply, all guests are subject to change and are beyond the control of the event promoter).
All updates are available via the Echo Base Facebook groups and here on Jedi News.
