10 Badass Characters Inspired By Ridiculous Things
3. Chewbacca Was Inspired By One Of George Lucas's Pets
Chewbacca is one of the most loyal characters in the history of film. He sticks by Han Solo for decades, attacking a planet-destroying space station, not once, but THREE times! He’s also big, he’s hairy, and he’s loud as hell. This should be a no-brainer, but Chewbacca was inspired by a dog.
Specifically, Chewbacca was based on George Lucas’s Alaskan Malamute. About the dog, Lucas said she was, "...very sweet dog, she would always sit next to me when I was writing. And when I’d drive around, she’d sit in the front seat… Having her with me all the time inspired me to give Han Solo a sidekick who was like a big, furry dog. Not quite like a dog, but intelligent.“
Oh, and by the way, the dog’s name- Indiana.