Sci fi buddy ups are nothing new. Star Wars alone is full of them. Han Solo Harrison Ford and Chewbacca Peter Mayhew. C 3PO Anthony Daniels and R2 D2 Kenny Baker. The franchise is also no stranger to pairings where a character is carried by another. The Mandalorian Din Djarin Pedro Pascal and Grogu. Cal Kestis and BD 1. The list goes on. Many fans assume this dynamic started with Luke Skywalker...
