A sight for sore Jedi! Elizabeth Banks recreates iconic image of Princess Leia in a gold bikini to mark Star Wars Day
She's currently filming her role as a baddie in the new Power Rangers reboot.
But Elizabeth Banks was joining in the fun with another film franchise on Wednesday.
The 42-year-old celebrated Star Wars Day by donning a gold bikini in the style of Princess Leia.
The Force is strong with this one: Elizabeth Banks celebrated Star Wars Day by donning a gold bikini in the style of Princess Leia
She posted an Instagram snap standing in front of Jabba the Hutt - a slug-like alien from the original trilogy.
It was captioned: 'Happy @StarWars Day! Finally got my hands on a gold bikini. #MayThe4thBeWithYou.'
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Star Wars day is celebrated on May 4 by fans of the films, based on a pun of May the Force be with you.
The Pitch Perfect star didn't quite get into the spirit of the full original, opting instead to wear the bikini over her clothing which included a black hooded onesie.
Original: Princess Leia's gold bikini slave costume from Return of the Jedi in 1983 has become one of the most iconic images in popular culture, as well as cementing Carrie Fisher as a sex symbol
The Hunger Games beauty did add a fake braid over one shoulder, however, as she showed off her natural beauty make-up free in the mock-up.
Princess Leia's gold bikini slave costume from Return of the Jedi in 1983 has become one of the most iconic images in popular culture, as well as cementing Carrie Fisher as a sex symbol.
Meanwhile Elizabeth has been proved her supernatural prowess on set of the sci-fi project in Vancouver, Canada.
Joining in: The glamorous star posted the Instagram snap recreating the iconic scene on May 4th - celebrating the pun-based Star Wars day (pictured in February)
She's a super powered villain in her role as Rita Repulsa in the upcoming Power Rangers - due for release on March 24, 2017.
Elizabeth was outfitted with striking, long, pointed gold nails as Rita, which coordinated with gold markings along her face and in her hair.
Speaking with People last week, Elizabeth shared her excitement over playing the character, especially since she had 'never played a villain before.'
The Lego Movie star gushed that when it came to playing the villainous character, she was most excited about 'world domination – and being unpredictable as a character.'
Transformation: She's currently filming her role as super powered villain Rita Repulsa in the upcoming Power Rangers in Vancouver, Canada
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