The Man Behind Chewie
After watching his own dog sit up straight in the passenger seat of his own car, George Lucas was inspired to develop the character of Chewbacca. Peter Mayhew was cast in the classic part of the loveable Wookiee because he knew he needed a tall actor to play him. The original Stuart Freeborn outfit was constructed of mohair and yak hair. In later films, Joonas Suotamo took over as Chewie, although Peter Mayhew will always be associated with the character.
The Man Behind Chewie
Mark Hamill With Yoda And The Muppets
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that some of The Muppets wound up on the set of The Empire Strikes Back, given that Frank Oz was already recognized for his role as Miss Piggy. During his time on the Dagobah set, Mark Hamill had the opportunity to hang out with not just Yoda, but also Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog! Naturally, Hamill went on to become a well-known voice performer.
Mark Hamill With Yoda And The Muppets
