Somerset: Man Wants Role As Chewbacca In Star Wars Film

2 October 2013, 06:00 | Updated: 29 October 2013, 12:50

A man from North Somerset is hoping to be cast as Chewbacca in the new Star Wars film.

Jonny Mathers has applied to an online casting call.

Walt Disney Pictures/LucasFilm/Bad Robo put out a casting call for a: "Male, 7 ft to 7.3 ft tall with a slim/thin build and upright posture.

"Not too worked out or too 'thick set' especially in the shoulders. Broad facial features would be a bonus".

The casting call was for a 'untitled studio feature.'

Could Jonny Mathers be the new Chewbacca in the new Star Wars film?

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