I actually oddly have done another robot motion capture. I did Sonny in I, Robot.

I definitely knew how to fly. That's something you don't forget. One spaceship is pretty much like another when it comes to flying.

It was a very interesting challenge [Heihei role] because he's limited to rooster-y, chicken-type noises, and he goes along on the whole adventure. It just becomes, "If that's how you express yourself, go for it.

Kaytoo [from the Star Wars] is more even-keeled. And he's a badass. He comes from the Empire, and he's a security droid. Some people call him an enforcer droid. He has the ability to enforce things. That was what he was built for. He's tall. He has an intimidating frame.

It's amazing how much actual chicken sounds lend themselves to stupidity.

Those in power at Disney, the very generous figures at Disney Animation, have convinced themselves I'm a good-luck charm for their movies, which is great. It's working out really well for me, and it seems to be a mutually beneficial arrangement.

I trained as a stage actor and was given a lot of technical tools to play with.