Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew dies at 74
Peter Mayhew, the British-American actor who was best known for portraying Chewbacca, has passed away at the age of 74.
Peter Mayhew, the British-American actor who was best known for portraying Chewbacca, has passed away at the age of 74.
The official Disney Website listed former Doctor Who actor Matt Smith as one of the new cast members of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. “Joining the cast of Episode IX are Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, Keri Russell, Matt Smith, and Dominic Monaghan, who will be joined by veteran Star Wars actors Mark Hamill, … >
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A new rumour suggests that an Obi-Wan Kenobi TV show could be in the works, with Disney’s soon-to-launch Disney Plus streaming service being earmarked as its potential home. Here’s everything we know…
Disney’s Star Wars: Resistance, the latest animated series from that galaxy far, far away, has officially been renewed for its second season. Created by Star Wars regular Dave Filoni, the series is rendered in an anime-like style and follows a group of pilots between the events of Return Of The Jedi and The Force Awakens.
The Mandalorian continues to serve up reasons for Star Wars fans to get excited: this week, the live-action TV series has added Nick Nolte to its cast and earned praise from Joe and Anthony Russo (directors of Captain America: Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War).
Diego Luna is very excited to don his leather jacket once again, as he returns to the Star Wars galaxy to play Cassian Andor in a TV series on the Disney+ streaming service. He’s called it “a dream come true.”
Game of Thrones and Narcos star Pedro Pascal has entered talks to lead Disney’s new live action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian… Following the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic, The Mandalorian will be air on Disney+ next year and be directed by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Deborah Chow, Rick … >
George Lucas has visited the set of The Mandalorian, gracing the Star Wars TV project with his presence as a birthday surprise for its creator Jon Favreau.
Matt Smith has signed up for a role in Star Wars Episode IX. The Doctor Who, Terminator: Genisys and The Crown alum has landed an undisclosed part to play in the trilogy-closer, which is being directed by The Force Awakens‘ J. J. Abrams.