--- title: Chewbacca Is Living His Best Life at Cannes for 'Solo' description: The cast of Solo: A Star Wars Story was all smiles during their appearance at Cannes. But no one was having a better time than Chewbacca. canonical: https://time.com/5277784/cannes-solo-chewbacca/ author: Megan McCluskey article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2018-05-15T15:50:35.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:46:18.452Z og:title: Chewbacca Is Living It Up at Cannes With the 'Solo' Cast og:description: The beloved Wookiee posed for photos with the cast og:url: https://time.com/5277784/cannes-solo-chewbacca/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt5c673def214f12aa/69893068db2987437c25fa8c/solo-cannes.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Cannes-2018-Solo-A-Star-Wars-Story og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Chewbacca Is Living It Up at Cannes With the 'Solo' Cast twitter:description: The beloved Wookiee posed for photos with the cast twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt5c673def214f12aa/69893068db2987437c25fa8c/solo-cannes.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Chewbacca Is Living His Best Life at Cannes With the _Solo: A Star Wars Story_ Cast  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer May 15, 2018 3:50 PM UTC  U.S. actor Alden Ehrenreich, Chewbacca and British actor Emilia Clarke pose on May 15, 2018 during a photocall for the film 'Solo : A Star Wars Story' at the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. U.S. actor Alden Ehrenreich, Chewbacca and British actor Emilia Clarke pose on May 15, 2018 during a photocall for the film 'Solo : A Star Wars Story' at the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France.LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer May 15, 2018 3:50 PM UTC With the release of [_Solo: A Star Wars Story_](http://time.com/5273089/star-wars-millennium-falcon-solo-premiere/)just over a week away, its cast is gearing up for their galaxy far, far away debut with an appearance at [Cannes](http://time.com/5277368/kristen-stewart-red-carpet-cannes-barefoot/). But while stars Alden Ehrenreich ([Han Solo](http://time.com/5247523/star-wars-top-han-solo-moments/)), Donald Glover (Lando Calrissian) and Emilia Clarke (Qi’ra) were all smiles at the film festival, it was clear no one was having a better time than Chewbacca. Finnish actor Joonas Suotamo was chosen to take over the role of Chewbacca in _Solo_. However, at a Tuesday photocall for the _Star Wars_ spinoff, another person dressed as the iconic Wookiee posed for pictures with members of the cast—including Suotamo himself.  U.S. actor Alden Ehrenreich, Chewbacca and British actor Emilia Clarke pose on May 15, 2018 during a photocall for the film 'Solo : A Star Wars Story' at the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images Suotamo praised Peter Mayhew, who has been a part of the galaxy far, far away crew since 1977’s _A New Hope_, for helping him fill that furry suit. “Chewbacca is one of the most iconic characters in the history of film, and Peter’s development and portrayal of this beloved Wookiee has spread so much joy around the globe,” Suotamo [wrote in a statement](https://www.instagram.com/p/BQyEBViAgmY/?taken-by=joonassuotamo) following his casting announcement. “Peter’s guidance and kindness have been invaluable gifts which warmed my spirit and prepared me for this journey. I aspire to make Peter proud and bring Star Wars fans the Chewie they know and love.”  Chewbacca, US actor Donald Glover, US actor Alden Ehrenreich, British actress Emilia Clarke, US actor Woody Harrelson, British actress Thandie Newton, Finnish actor Joonas Suotamo, British actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and British actor Paul Bettany pose on May 15, 2018 during a photocall for the film 'Solo : A Star Wars Story' at the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. 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