Rumours are swirling that Chewbacca is to make a comeback in Star Wars episode VII.
The Wookie - affectionately known as Chewie - appears in four of the hit sci-fi films and was originally played by 69-year-old actor Peter Mayhew, who is 7 ft 3 inches tall.
Casting website Spotlight is looking for somebody who fits a similar description, appealing 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 advert is yet to name the film, claiming the role is for an "Untitled Studio Feature", but the producers listed include J. J. Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy, Bryan Burk and Tommy Harper, who are all working on Star Wars VII.
Chewbacca's previous screen appearances have involved an actor wearing costumes made of yak hair and mohair giving him an animalistic look.
The character was inspired by creator of Star Wars George Lucas' dog Indiana.
