Explore Chewbacca’s Behind-the-Scenes Photos
Over the past few days, Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in the original Star Wars, has shared a host of behind-the-scenes images from his days on the set of the iconic film franchise. “#nostalgic so Im going to post some pics tonight,” Mayhew tweeted on Wednesday along with a picture of himself, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher “sharing a laugh.” This kick-started a captivating Twitter spree that lasted until the early morning hours on Friday.
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Here are some of the iconic Wookie’s most revealing tweets – from bikini-babe Princess Leia to Luke and Vader rehearsing their lightsaber duel.
1. Mayhew, Ford, and Fisher enjoying a group giggle
#nostalgic so Im going to post some pics tonight. Like this 1 of Harrison, Anthony, Carrie & I sharing a laugh… pic.twitter.com/FblggUaU5e
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014
2. Bikini-clad Fisher (as Princess Leia) with her stunt double
Ok, you lot really like pics of a certain princess! Here’s one of Carrie and her stunt double. You’re Welcome. pic.twitter.com/CmHYPPvIpM
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014
3. Mayhew and Fisher goof off
A backlot, a bottle of wine, and the ever alluring @CarrieFFisher. The rest of this set stay in the archive 🙂 pic.twitter.com/OwHkEGq2ZL
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014
4. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Darth Vader rehearse
Practicing before they broke out the real lightsabers. Those things were dangerous! pic.twitter.com/qRgOn8S9kS
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014
5. Stuart Freeborn and Yoda get dolled up by Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kershner
I love this picture. Stuart Freeborn and Yoda having their makeup done by Irvin. pic.twitter.com/OsRfP7866O
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014
6. Because one just wasn’t enough: another Princess Leia bikini pic
Its been 30 minutes, here is your gratuitous Chain-mail bikini shot. And look at @HamillHimself shirt! pic.twitter.com/U5RvJDuDpy
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014
7. Kershner gives Mark Hamill some intense direction
Irvin had a fierce way of correcting you when you missed a mark. I look on in terror in the background… pic.twitter.com/ztKdjnwyYa
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014
8. George Lucas hangs out casually with Darth Vader
George Lucas (or Zazzle) with Dave and Irvin Kershner pic.twitter.com/df2CTDoded
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014