Tag: Joonas Suotamo
Joonas Suotamo Attending Rebel Scum Con III, August 7th to 9th, 2026
Joonas Suotamo, Chewbacca in the Sequel Trilogy and Solo: A Star Wars Story plus Jedi Master Kelnacca in The Acolyte, will be attending the third annual Rebel Scum Con at the Frisco Convention Center in Texas between August 7th and 9th, 2026.
John Boyega and Joonas Suotamo at Comic Con Liverpool Talk Possible Star Wars Return
At last weekend's Comic Con Liverpool, John Boyega and Joonas Suotamo both spoke about a potential return to Star Wars but made it clear it would only be in a movie, and it obviously need a great script.
Joonas Suotamo Attending Comic Con Scotland, October 12th
Joonas Suotamo, best known to Star Wars fans for his role as Chewbacca in the sequels, is attending Comic Con Scotland on Sunday, October 12th at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh.
Joonas Suotamo Attending Comic Con Liverpool, November 15th – 16th, 2025
Monopoly Events have announced that Joonas Suotamo, best known to Star Wars fans for his role as Chewbacca in the sequels, will be attending Comic Con Liverpool between November 15th - 16th, 2025, at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool.
Star Wars Insider #230 On Sale February 25, 2025
Star Wars Insider #230, out on Tuesday 25th February 2025, features interviews with Anthony Daniels, Joonuas Suotamo, Roger Christian, Ashley Eckstein and exclusive fiction from Lydia Kang, plus much more!
Full List of Star Wars Guests Attending Fan Expo Chicago August 16th – 18th, 2024
Fan Expo Chicago takes place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center between August 16th - 18th with a bounty of Star Wars guests including the legendary Mark Hamill plus Hayden Christensen, Rosario Dawson, Temuera Morrison and Joonas Suotamo.
Hayden Christensen Joining Mark Hamill at Fan Expo Chicago August 16th – 18th, 2024
Hayden Christensen will be joining Mark Hamill for their first appearance together at Fan Expo Chicago, taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center between August 16th - 18th, with a bounty of other Star Wars guests.
Five Character Posters from The Acolyte Released
Lucasfilm have released five character posters from The Acolyte focusing on Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss), Wookiee Jedi Master Kelnacca (Joonas Suotamo), Padawan Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen), Mae (Amandla Stenberg), and Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae).
Thandie Newton and Joonas Suotamo to Guest Star in Second Season of Wednesday
Star Wars alumni Thandie Newton (Val in Solo: A Star Wars Story) and Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca and Wookiee Jedi Kelnacca in The Acolyte) are set to guest star in the second season of Netflix's Wednesday now shooting in Ireland.
Mark Hamill and Other Star Wars Guests at Fan Expo Chicago August 16th – 18th, 2024
Fan Expo Chicago takes place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center between August 16th - 18th with a bounty of Star Wars guests including the legendary Mark Hamill plus Gina Carano, Eman Esfandi, Diana Lee Inosanto, Joonas Suotamo, and Alan Tudyk.
The Acolyte’s Wookiee Jedi Kelnacca is Star Wars Dream Come True for Joonas Suotamo
For the first time in Star Wars live-action, The Acolyte will bring us a lightsaber-wielding Wookiee Jedi played by Joonas Suotamo who says this is "another Star Wars dream come true".
Leslye Headland on The Acolyte’s Episode Length and Season Two Possibilities
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland, in a new interview with Dagobah Dispatch (conducted before the strikes), discusses bringing in Joonas Suotamo to play a Jedi Wookiee in the upcoming Disney+ series.
Gina Carano, Ashley Eckstein, Joonas Suotamo and Alan Tudyk Attending MEGACON Orlando in February
The number of Star Wars guests attending MEGACON Orlando, at the Orange County Convention Centre between February 1st and 4th, 2024, keeps growing with the addition of Gina Carano, Ashley Eckstein, Joonas Suotamo, and Alan Tudyk.
Leslye Headland on Bringing in Joonas Suotamo as a Jedi Wookiee in The Acolyte
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland, in a new interview with Dagobah Dispatch (conducted before the strikes), discusses bringing in Joonas Suotamo to play a Jedi Wookiee in the upcoming Disney+ series.
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023: Silas Carson, Gwendoline Christie and Matthew Wood Attending
Official Pix have announced the third wave of guests for Star Wars Celebration Europe in London this April, including Silas Carson, Gwendoline Christie, Aidan Cook (first Celebration), Joonas Suotamo, Ming-Na Wen, and Matthew Wood.
Meet the Scourge: Joonas Suotamo Reveals His Surprise Willow Role
Warwick Davis, Erin Kellyman and Joonas Suotamo all worked together on Solo: A Star Wars Story, and they have reunited on the set of the new Disney+ series Willow, where Suotamo plays a monstrosity known only as the Scourge.
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022: Omid Abtahi, Giancarlo Esposito, and Joonas Suotamo Attending
The next batch of guests for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 have been announced as Omid Abtahi, Giancarlo Esposito, and Joonas Suotamo, as well as the writers of The High Republic, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule.
Joonas Suotamo Discusses Deleted Torture Scene with Kylo Ren
There has been no international coverage for a new book written in Finnish entitled Roar! - My Life As a Wookiee from Joonas Suotamo and Hippo Taatila. Tähtien jatkosota has taken to Twitter to translate some of what the book shares.
Chewbacca Defends The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker
He may be a little biased, but Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo has come out in defence of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Storytime With Joonas Suotamo: Joonas Reads Star Wars: Chewie & The Porgs
Well, Wookiee what we have here—"Star Wars: Chewie & The Porgs," read by Joonas Suotamo.
Joonas Suotamo Welcomes Princess Bacca to the World
Joonas Suotamo, known as the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in recent Star Wars films, has welcomed his second child to the world.
YonoWorld: 50 Facts About Chewbacca Actor Joonas Suotamo
Joonas Suotamo, known as the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in recent Star Wars films, is back with 50 facts about himself.
YonoWorld Q&A #1: Becoming Chewbacca, Working on Star Wars, & More!
Joonas Suotamo, known as the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in recent Star Wars films, is back with the first YonoWorld Q&A.
Joonas Suotamo Introduces Episode 1 of YonoWorld
Joonas Suotamo, known as the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in recent Star Wars films, welcomes us to the first episode of his new YouTube channel YonoWorld.
Joonas Suotamo on Chewbacca’s Emotional Scene in The Rise of Skywalker & More
Check out what Joonas had to say about Episode IX and other topics.
Anthony Daniels and Joonas Suotamo Visit Fans at D350 Oxford Street
Yesterday Jedi News competition winners got to meet Anthony Daniels and Joonas Suotamo at D350 in London's Oxford Street.
Competition: Exclusive Meet and Greet with Anthony Daniels and Joonas Suotamo in London
Last chance to enter!! To celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Disney Store is giving away 25 pairs of tickets to an exclusive meet and greet with Anthony Daniels & Joonas Suotamo on Thurs. 19th December 2019 at 3pm in a secret London location.
Competition: Exclusive Meet and Greet with Anthony Daniels and Joonas Suotamo in London
To celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Disney Store is giving away 25 pairs of tickets to an exclusive meet and greet with Anthony Daniels & Joonas Suotamo on Thurs. 19th December 2019 at 3pm in a secret London location.
Chewbacca Actor Joonas Suotamo Teases Shock Moments in The Rise of Skywalker
Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo answered this question posed by IMDB on Twitter -- What's your favorite "I did not see that coming" movie moment?
Joonas Suotamo Remembers Peter Mayhew for Time.com
Joonas Suotamo, the actor who plays Chewbacca in the most recent Star Wars films, talks about Wookiee Boot Camp and his memories of Peter Mayhew.
An Exclusive Look at Making of Solo: A Star Wars Story Book with io9
Take a look at some exclusive images at io9 from the new book Making of Solo: A Star Wars Story.
From One Wookiee To Another: Advice From Peter Mayhew To Joonas Suotamo
Joonas Suotamo reveals the advise he got from the original Chewbacca Peter Mayhew.
Entertainment Weekly Posts New Interview With Joonas Suotamo
Suotamo talks about filling the shoes of the best co-pilot in the galaxy.
‘Solo’ Actor Joonas Suotamo Explores ‘Star Wars’ Offerings At Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo recently stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios to experience some of the park’s Star Wars offerings, including one of his favorites, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.
Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca) Reacts To ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Trailer
Joonas Suotamo posted his awesome reaction as he watches the new trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story on Facebook and Twitter -- it's...