Do you know why Jabne the Hutt was called Dave on set? Did you know that Jabba the Hutt was actually brought to life by a whole team of puppeteer, and one of them was Dave Barclay In Return of the Jedi, Barclay controlled Jabba’s massive head and mouth, perfectly syncing with the other operators inside the giant puppet. Thanks to his skill, the disgusting but unforgettable crime lord of Tatooine felt surprisingly real — no CGI required. I love the Jabba puppet, a truly epic collaboration between