Peter Mayhew, the actor portraying Chewbacca, spoke all of his character's lines in English during the filming of the original Star Wars movies to aid his co-stars in delivering natural reactions and maintaining proper timing. These spoken English lines, often delivered in a distinct accent, were subsequently replaced in post-production with the famous Wookiee growls and roars. Credit: The Walt Disney Company | History In Pictures
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Peter Mayhew, the actor portraying Chewbacca, spoke all of his character's lines in English during the filming of the original Star Wars movies to aid his co-stars in delivering natural reactions and maintaining proper timing. These spoken English lines, often delivered in a distinct accent, were subsequently replaced in post-production with the famous Wookiee growls and roars. Credit: The Walt Disney Company | History In Pictures
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