As the old showbiz saying goes, never work with children or Wookiees.
That's the impression director Ron Howard and his stars give of working with Chewbacca in this new behind-the-scenes video from the set of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story', which lands in U.S. theaters May 25.
"She was a complete diva," says Donald Glover, who plays Lando Calrissian, of his hairy co-star. "There's a whole team of people who are just there to groom this huge beast," adds Thandie Newton.
Of course, no one can begrudge Chewie anything -- and the whole video turns out to be an add for the Star Wars-based charity Force For Change, which this year is being redubbed Roar for Change.
The idea is simple: post a video of yourself doing your best Chewbacca roar to social media between now and the release of the movie. For every use of the hashtag #RoarForChange -- or, if you prefer, #RugirParaMudar -- the charity will donate $1 to its various causes.
These causes include a partnership with UNICEF that helps feed malnourished kids in the developing world. Which, given that Chewie's iconic roar was partly achieved by Star Wars' sound designer starving a bear for a day, seems somehow fitting.
In short, it's time to get roaring. Chewbacca mom, your moment has arrived. Or rather, now we are all Chewbacca mom.
Topics Star Wars
