A double-signed colour photo of the actors Harrison Ford (b. 1942) and Peter Mayhew (1944–2019) in their roles as respectively Han Solo and Chewbacca.

Unknown photographer: A double-signed colour photo of the actors Harrison Ford (b. 1942) and Peter Mayhew (1944–2019) in their roles as respectively Han Solo and Chewbacca. Photo size 21×15 cm. Frame size 43×33 cm.

Chewbacca is an example of a character, which grew much bigger than the producers initially had planned. Even after the first movie (1977) it was apparent for Lucasfilm that Chewbacca was very popular among the audience and thus the character was allowed to grow in significance throughout the nex movies. Peter Mayhew had an ability to make a figure without language able to express himself in a varied way.