An unusual casting call has gone out to UK talent agencies asking for a “Tall Man (Male, 21 - 60) 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.”
Given that the original Chewbacca is unfortunately not as ambulatory as he had once been, this is sparking speculation of a walking carpet appearance in Episode VII.