Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Joonas Suotamo

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Finnish actor Joonas Suotamo.
Last updated on November 24, 2024.
Joonas Suotamo

Joonas Viljami Suotamo is a Finnish actor and former professional basketball player. He is best known for his role as Chewbacca in the Star Wars saga, taking over the role from Peter Mayhew, first as a body double, with Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and later as the lead in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) and in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).

Actors are often short. It can be hard to make others look good if you are three heads taller.
Woody Harrelson was just so much fun. He's a child at heart, and he loved being in a 'Star Wars' film, I think.
I see myself as a normal guy - until I see myself in photos; then, 'Oh, I'm tall.' — © Joonas Suotamo
I see myself as a normal guy - until I see myself in photos; then, 'Oh, I'm tall.'
At the beginning of 'Solo,' Chewbacca is a stray dog from the streets who has been beaten. He is very guarded and not trusting of the outside world. When the situation arises, he calls upon the powers he has and can do amazing things.
Peter Mayhew had unique physical attributes. I don't have those. I mean, I'm just a regular guy who happens to be seven feet. Peter had huge hands, and his physical being created Chewbacca. I'm just trying to make sure Chewbacca stays on screen for more movies.
I think I ate at the John Hancock building - I loved the view.
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