By Associated Press - Monday, May 28, 2018

CINCINNATI (AP) - Cincinnati is getting the Wookiee treatment this fall.

Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” series, will be at the Cincinnati Comic Expo taking place Sept. 14-16.

At 7 feet, 2 inches, the actor towered over other characters as Han Solo’s co-pilot in the first film “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.”



The 74-year-old retired from the role after “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which premiered in 2015.

This will be his second appearance at the expo.

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