Every Star Wars Movie with Peter Mayhew and guest hosted by Ben Blacker!
Feb 13, 2024
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Actor Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in every Star Wars movie, joins guest host Ben Blacker. They discuss his journey to getting the role, working with Harrison Ford, and the directing styles of George Lucas and J.J. Abrams. They also talk about filming in extreme temperatures, discovering Chewbacca's sound, and their involvement in the Star Wars holiday special. A must listen for any Star Wars fan!
Peter Mayhew's life changed after being cast as Chewbacca in Star Wars, leading to him becoming a toy and a recognizable character.
Mayhew enjoyed working with the cast and crew of Star Wars, particularly in Empire Strikes Back, citing camaraderie and memorable characters as highlights.
Deep dives
The Impact of Star Wars on Peter Mayhew's Life
Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise, recalls how his life changed after the first film was released and how he became a toy and a recognizable character.
The Experience of Shooting Star Wars
Mayhew shares insights into shooting the original trilogy, discussing the different directors' styles, the challenges of wearing the Chewbacca costume, and the joys of working with the cast and crew.
Favorite Star Wars Film
Mayhew reveals that his favorite film from the franchise is Empire Strikes Back, citing the camaraderie among the cast and crew and the memorable characters as reasons for his preference.
Thoughts on the Legacy of Star Wars
Mayhew expresses his confidence in the new generation of Star Wars actors, noting their talent and unique contributions to the series, while also acknowledging the influence of the original characters and the importance of future directors in preserving the legacy of the franchise.
While Matt is off getting married and honeymooned, I Was There Too will feature a special run of guest hosted episodes! This week actor Peter Mayhew joins guest host Ben Blacker to discuss playing Chewbacca in every Star Wars movie. Peter tells us about how a photo of him in a local paper lead to him getting the role of a minotaur in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, receiving a phone calls months later being offered a role in a little movie called Star Wars, his working relationship with Harrison Ford, the different directing styles of George Lucas and J.J. Abrams, finding the roar, and much more. Its a must listen for any Star Wars fan!