The Acolyte
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He is best known for his role as Chewbacca in the Star Wars saga, taking over the role from Peter Mayhew, first as a body double, with Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and later as the lead in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) and in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
Joonas Suotamo was born on 3 October 1986 in Espoo, Finland. He is an actor, known for Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015).
- January 1, 1
- 2.11 m
- Espoo, Finland
Joonas Suotamo, a Finnish actor and ex-professional basketball player, gained recognition for portraying Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise.
May 24, 2018 · Learn how the Finnish actor became the new full-time Chewbacca and what it's like inside the iconic Wookiee costume. He reveals the secrets of the mask, the movement, the script, and the directors' approaches.
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Learn about Joonas Suotamo, the Finnish actor who plays Chewbacca in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and the upcoming Disney Plus show 'The Acolyte'. Explore his journey from Finland to Hollywood, his roles, and his memories.
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May 25, 2018 · The Finnish actor talks about his experience filming Solo: A Star Wars Story, honoring Peter Mayhew's legacy, and his hopes for Chewbacca's future adventures. He also reveals how he learned to fly the Millennium Falcon and broke a prop in the process.
Mar 21, 2018 · Stepping into the role of Chewbacca, Joonas Suotamo had -- both literally and figuratively -- some pretty big shoes to fill. (Not Chewie's, of course -- he doesn't wear any.) We're talking about those of Peter Mayhew, the 7-foot-2 actor who played the world's favorite Wookiee since 1977's Star Wars: A New Hope.
