George Lucas puts those types of characters in for the kids. Same with Jar Jar.
Peter Mayhew

After a while, the character sort of took over.
Peter Mayhew

This has been the best thing that ever happened to me.
Peter Mayhew

They asked if I was interested in a role as a large alien in a movie.
Peter Mayhew

I can go out in public without being recognized. If I want to be recognized in public, it will happen.
Peter Mayhew

I think by that time I knew where Chewie was going, and he left me to do what was called for, because the character had been well established. You know, it was like putting on a second skin by that time.
Peter Mayhew

I think the things I wanted answered have been answered by people in the know that we can't talk about, so I'm perfectly happy with how Chewie came to be where he is and what is going on in Episode III.
Peter Mayhew

It was amazing that during rehearsals, without any of the costume on, the character was there complete. It just happened. Half the time, I didn't know I was doing it.
Peter Mayhew