This character, Maz Kanata is my favorite character from the Sequel Series. Just seeing her in this casting call gave me goosebumps. Maz is a 1000+ yr old force-sensitive space pirate; a collector, a nurturer, a friend, a warrior, a seeker of truth…a guide, a (fabulous) host…but in many ways, Maz a mystery. She has lived centuries and has gained much know-how, space smarts and wisdom in her years within the universe. But that doesn’t keep her from a good laugh…a heart-to-heart chat…or making it known that she carries a bright torch for Chewie.