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If you thought London could not get any more weird you were very much mistaken.

A Wookie fan in Shoreditch has launched a competition to find the best impersonation of Star Wars legend, Chewbacca.

A sign has been posted in Bethnal Green Road inviting people to enter a "Chewbacca Roar Contest". Obviously.

The advert states potential wannabe Wookies need to: "Call, roar and leave contact info!"

Apparently the competition was launched on May 4, in honour of Star Wars Day.

Oh, go on then.

Not one to shy away from a challenge (and with £100 up for grabs) MyLondon decided to call and give it a go.

Unfortunately, there was no answer when we rang and no option to leave our best Wookie roar - sad face.

We could not help but think this was possibly some hoax or trick instigated by the dark side.

(Image: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)

Rather lovingly, the poster also included a tribute to the late actor Peter Mayhew who played Chewbacca in the film franchise.

Mr Mayhew sadly passed away on April 30 this year from a heart attack.

Perhaps in the end the poster was all just a way for an adoring fan to say his goodbyes.

The winner of the competition will (apparently) be chosen by Friday (May 10).

Get your roars on and May the Fourth be with you.