Peter Mayhew is returning as Chewbacca in the new Star Wars film.
British actor Peter Mayhew will reprise his iconic role as Chewbacca in J J Abrams' much-anticipated Star Wars sequel.
The towering star, who suffers from excessive growth condition gigantism, is returning to the sci-fi franchise, in which he made his name, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Mayhew, 69, recently sparked
rumours of his Star Wars return after cancelling an upcoming appearance at Texas fan convention Comicpalooza "due to filming". The event takes place between May 23-26.
Meanwhile, Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn has confirmed that shooting on Star Wars: Episode VII has already begun, although the full cast, including its leading stars, is yet to be unveiled.
Mayhew played Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy, while he was invited back for 2005's prequel Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
