Chewie Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Aug. 4, 2012

Chewie

Director: Kyle Newman

Screenwriter: Evan Susser • Van Robichaux

N/A Biography N/A

88% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

Coming Soon On Amazon

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Development

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Shutdown

Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.

August 4, 2012

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Set against the backdrop of the making of Star Wars, Peter Mayhew tries to balance a career as a hospital worker while chasing Hollywood dreams by playing furry suited alien Chewbacca, who goes on to become one of the most iconic screen sidekicks in modern times.

Biography Drama

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Will you see Chewie?

88% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

13% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Chewie.

No cast details available.

Crew Behind the Film

The Chewie behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Kyle Newman last directed 1Up and Barely Lethal. The film's writer Evan Susser last wrote Sonic the Hedgehog and Fist Fight.

Director: Kyle Newman
Screenwriters: Evan Susser
Van Robichaux
Producers: D.J. Gugenheim
Jess Rosenthal

Studios: —
Production Company: Industry Entertainment
Inferno Entertainment

Production Details

What we know about the Chewie movie production.

Key Facts

Based on a true story. The script was on the 2011 Blacklist.

Production Updates for Chewie

Aug 2012

Development

Changed Chewie movie production status. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Release Dates

When is the film coming out?

Chewie is coming out to on To Be Announced (TBA) There are 9,456 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Sesame Street and Madagascar 4.