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Mark Austin

Age: 59
Born: July 11, 1966
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Boba Fett in "Star Wars: Special Edition" – Docking Bay 94 Boba

2023-05-09T13:07:31-07:00

Boba Fett Actor - A New Hope: Special Edition

Working at ILM as a creature animator for the Special Edition of A New Hope, this animator and Boba Fett fan had the rare opportunity to wear the costume and perform an additional scene. He ended up standing next to Jabba the Hutt, walking into view, and casing Docking Bay 94.


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December 6, 1994 Shoot

According to a behind the scenes video and the film production's camera slate, the shots were filmed on December 6, 1994. ILM's Steve "Spaz" Williams directed the shot. Tim Greenwood shot a behind-the-scenes video.

Source: Tim Greenwood's recording via Mark Austin
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POTF2 Boba Fett Model

At an ILM summit, Hasbro sketched Mark in costume before what became the "Power of the Force 2" Boba Fett action figure.

Source: Mark Austin
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BFFC Exclusive Fan Film Series and Fan Fiction

Austin has contributed content over the years to the Boba Fett Fan Club website, including a Boba Fett story that he wrote called The Accursed One Lives.

He also stars in our original web series No Disintegrations.

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