In the upcoming "Star Wars Episode 7" movie, there are new reports that claim that everyone's favorite Wookie might return to the big screen. Chewbacca made his film debut in the original 1977 classic "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope."  Chewbacca is best known as Han Solo's first mate on the Millennium Falcon spaceship in the original Star Wars trilogy. 

According to a report by Enstarz, Peter Mayhew (the actor who plays Chewbacca in the films) reportedly will not be able to go to the Texas International Comic Con due to shooting obligations for an undisclosed movie. The Texas International Comic Con begins on May 23. According to a Variety report, "Star Wars Episode 7" begins shooting in May. 

"Rumor has it that almost every actor in the world has been cast in this movie, but so far, the official cast member, the only one is R2D2," said Disney president Bob Iger to Variety. "I know many of you were hoping for some Star Wars news, but it's really early in the process, so there really isn't much that I can share with you right now."

Iger also told Variety about the progress of the upcoming sci-fi film.

"The team is well into preproduction ... and from the concept art that I've seen so far, 'Star Wars: Episode VII' really looks amazing," said Iger to Variety. "For now, that's it. I'll get in trouble if I say more."

"Star Wars Episode 7" will be the first Star Wars film made by Lucasfilms after Disney acquired the rights. The film is expected to feature the return of Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia Organa), and Harrison Ford as space cowboy Han Solo. "Star Wars Episode 7" is set to arrive in theaters on December 18, 2015.