Story highlights. Washington (CNN)Melania Trump says she doesn't agree with everything Donald Trump says -- especially his language -- but doesn't try to change her husband. She cited an incident in New Hampshire three weeks ago in which Trump repeated a vulgar word aimed his rival, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.
Chewbacca (/tÊuËËbÉËkÉ/), nicknamed Chewie, is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He is a Wookiee, a tall, hirsute biped and intelligent species from the planet Kashyyyk. Chewbacca is the loyal friend and associate of Han Solo, and serves as co-pilot on Solo's spaceship, the Millennium Falcon. Chewbacca is portrayed by actor Peter Mayhew in the Star Wars films. The character has also appeared on television, in books, comics, and video games.
Peter Mayhew will play Chewbacca for Disney and Lucasfilm's upcoming sequel, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. PHOTOS: 'Star Wars' Actors: Then and Now. Mayhew played the legendary Wookiee and Han Solo's co-pilot in the original trilogy, beginning with Star Wars Episode IV-A New Hope in 1977. Rumors recently surfaced that he was reprising his role after he canceled an upcoming appearance at Texas convention Comicpalooza due to filming..