<P> While Mayhew portrayed Chewbacca in Star Wars : The Force Awakens , he was not in Star Wars : The Last Jedi . Mayhew retired from playing Chewbacca due to health issues . Joonas Suotamo , who split time with Mayhew on Star Wars : The Force Awakens , took over portraying Chewbacca . </P>
<P> While Mayhew portrayed Chewbacca in Star Wars : The Force Awakens , he was not in Star Wars : The Last Jedi . Mayhew retired from playing Chewbacca due to health issues . Joonas Suotamo , who split time with Mayhew on Star Wars : The Force Awakens , took over portraying Chewbacca . </P>
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Joonas Suotamo
Joonas Suotamo