Richard Marquand, on Jedi, was very much an actor’s director.
Meaning of the quote
Richard Marquand, the director of the Jedi movie, was very good at working with the actors. He understood what the actors needed and helped them give their best performances in the film.
About Peter Mayhew
Peter Mayhew was a British actor best known for portraying the iconic Chewbacca in the Star Wars film franchise. He played the beloved Wookie character in all of his live-action appearances, from the original 1977 film to the 2015 installment, The Force Awakens, before retiring from the role.
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