This Super Hot Guy Secretly Played Chewbacca In "The Force Awakens"

    *Roar of approval*

    Rachael Krishna
    by Rachael Krishna

    BuzzFeed Staff

    A new, super hot actor has been brought into the cast of Star Wars to help with the role of Chewbacca.

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    Joonas Suotamo is a 29-year-old basketball player from Finland. He was brought on as a stand-in to help veteran Wookiee Peter Mayhew, who has problems with his mobility.

    Joonas Suotamo @JoonasSuotamo

    A happy reunion with THE MAN #TheForceAwakens #finn #r2d2anajet

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    Did we mention he's 6'10" and super wicked hot?

    Dang, Joonas.

    Joonas Suotamo @JoonasSuotamo

    #Interview in finnish. Here is a chance to brush up on your foreign language skills! https://t.co/6glyHqMPBW

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    I can feel the Force.

    Joonas Suotamo @JoonasSuotamo

    Happy holidays to all! #theforceawakens

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    HE'S EVEN GOT BROMANCE WITH POE DAMERON.

    Joonas Suotamo @JoonasSuotamo

    This guy plays the frigging best pilot in the galaxy in #theforceawakens. #oscarisaac #r2d2anajet #poedameron

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    All hail Joonas Suotamo; you'd ride in his Millennium Falcon anytime.

    Sanna Savikko @ssavikko

    #Chewbacca'a näytellyt @JoonasSuotamo kävi @Aamutv:ssä kylässä. Itsellänihän pituus ei riittäisi edes jedin rooliin.

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