Diego Luna's Prop Blaster Causes Heathrow Scare

Diego Luna, star of Star Wars: Andor, was nearly arrested at London's Heathrow Airport after attempting to carry a realistic prop blaster, gifted to him after filming the show's second season, in his hand luggage. Security officers were alarmed by the convincing replica and escalated the situation, especially when one recognized Luna from his role as a drug kingpin in Narcos: Mexico, adding to the confusion. Luna, who was hungover from the wrap party, had to undergo extra scrutiny, sign paperwork, and show photos of himself with the blaster in character to prove it was a harmless prop. Ultimately, he was allowed to keep the blaster, which he now keeps hidden in his closet and vows never to take out again. The incident, recounted humorously on Jimmy Kimmel Live, highlights the challenges actors can face when traveling with realistic movie props.