Anthony Daniels - who has played C-3PO since the first installment - adds that the secrecy around 'The Force Awakens' "has been beyond ludicrous." It isn't only journalists and fans who have been affected by the levels of mystery that Disney has shrouded over Star Wars: The Force Awakens since it was first announced. Daniels, who has played C-3PO in all seven films, says that " George Lucas has changed a lot over the years, but I think he finds it slightly hard to collaborate. He made decisions that I believe might have been better discussed with other people," he said. "J.J. is more collaborative. He likes to listen.?