Person: Peter Mayhew

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celebrity

Vanity Fair feature reveals new information and pictures from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Vanity Fair has released new images from behind the scenes of the latest Star Wars movie, The Rise of Skywalker.

news

Evening round-up: Ana Kriegel; Ruth Morrissey and Madeleine McCann

general

From Justin Trudeau to Harrison Ford: Tributes pour in for Star Wars' Peter Mayhew

celebrity

Harrison Ford leads tributes to 'one-of-a-kind' Carrie Fisher

general

Movie Reviews: Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie and Sisters

world

Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Review

Star Wars: The Force Awakens still cloaked in secrecy ahead of Irish opening

After months of hype, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is almost here.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Your Thursday morning catch-up

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Your Wednesday evening catch-up

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

Chewbacca actor comforts grieving Star Wars fan with moving letter

It’s been a very sad week for many Star Wars fans when yesterday we learned about the passing of Daniel Fleetwood, a terminally ill man who’s last wish to see ’The Force Awakens’ was granted only a few days before he died.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

‘Star Wars’ fan’s dying wish granted

A terminally ill Star Wars fan, who was given just a few months to live, has been granted his wish to see the The Force Awakens, the latest film in the franchise, nearly two months before it comes out in theatres.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Star Wars trailer goes down a storm

Star Wars fans hailed the trailer for the latest instalment in the franchise as “spectacular”, with plenty of drama to keep moviegoers on the edge of their seats as they await the full release later this year.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Star Wars The Force Awakens teaser 2 - the Force is strong in this one

There's a new Star Wars film on the way at the end of 2015 and if you weren't already excited its time to experience a new teaser!

Fri, 17 Apr, 2015

Star Wars actor Mayhew in hospital

'Star Wars' actor Peter Mayhew has been hospitalised.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2015

Freerunner among unknowns to land Star Wars roles

Two young, unknown actors have landed roles in the new Star Wars film following an open casting attended by thousands of hopefuls.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2014

Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christie join Star Wars cast

'12 Years a Slave' star Lupita Nyong'o and 'Game of Thrones' warrior Gwendoline Christie have been announced as the latest additions to the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

Gleeson overawed by ‘Star Wars’ role

Domhnall Gleeson is still "coming to terms" with being cast in 'Star Wars Episode VII'.

Fri, 02 May, 2014

Gleeson joins star cast for ‘Star Wars’ sequel

In what must be a childhood dream come true, Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson has been announced as one of the stars that will join with the original Star Wars cast for the latest movie in the blockbuster franchise.

Wed, 30 Apr, 2014

Gleeson joins original 'Star Wars' cast for new chapter

Months of speculation concerning 'Star Wars', one of the most successful film franchises of all time, has ended as the cast for the latest instalment was announced.

Tue, 29 Apr, 2014

Chewbacca's back for new Star Wars

Peter Mayhew is set to return as Chewbacca in 'Star Wars: Episode VII'.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2014

Chewbacca actor has double knee surgery

Peter Mayhew, who portrayed Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, has had double knee-replacement surgery at a Texas hospital.

Thu, 12 Sep, 2013

Vadar descends on Star Wars celebration

Evil Darth Vader marched into London today leading a column of armed stormtroopers.

Fri, 13 Jul, 2007