Although he’s just a beeping tin can on wheels, R2D2 has become one of the most beloved characters in science fiction history. Now with the Star Wars universe set to get a megawatt upgrade and expansion with J.J. Abrams’ upcoming film, R2D2 is poised to steal the hearts of a whole new generation. Recently filmmaker Evan Atherton took his own love for R2 and put it on screen in a terrific new short film called Artoo In Love. You can watch it in full above, and as GOOD points out, there’s a great big world filled with R2 fans who spend their spare time recreating the famous droid in their own workshops. You can learn more by R2-D2Builder.com.
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