Actor Mark Hamill seems ready to retire the role of Luke Skywalker.
The 71-year-old actor debuted the role in the first “Star Wars” film: “A New Hope” in 1977. Although he reprized the role in the sequel trilogy, he stated that he was ready to shed the character while promoting his new film “The Machine.”
‘Star Wars’ Actor Mark Hamill Ready to Retire Luke Skywalker: ‘I’ve Had My Time’
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In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Mark Hamill told host Tracy Smith that while he was happy to see how much the character of Luke Skywalker meant to fans, he never thought that he would be remembered for the role.
“I mean, the truth of the matter is, I never really expected to be remembered for anything,” Hamill said via People. “I just want to make a living doing what I love. And I thought, ‘Well, it could be worse. I could, like, be known as the best actor to ever play Adolf Hitler, you know?’ At least Luke is admirable!”
How could anyone be bothered by my famous and perfectly executed Force-Kick?! https://t.co/8FdEHe6IUO
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Although he’s fond of saying “Never say never,” Hamill feels that the galaxy far, far away has gotten big enough that the franchise has moved on from his character.
“I don’t see any reason to do that,” he said when asked if he would play Luke Skywalker again. “Let me put it this way: I mean, they have so many stories to tell, they don’t need Luke anymore. I have my time, and that’s good. But that’s enough.”
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In a separate interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mark Hamill also discussed his future with the “Star Wars” franchise.
“When I read [Episode] VIII, I knew it was over,” Hamill said. “So I’m enjoying every moment, but also saying goodbye to everyone I’ve been with over the years. So I still miss them.”
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Although there will be another film set after 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker” featuring Daisy Ridley and her character Rey trying to restart the Jedi Order fifteen years after the fall of the First Order, it looks like Mark Hamill will not be making a comeback. his character, even as a Forced Ghost.
When asked if she would appear in the new film, she told the publication, “No, I don’t expect that to happen.”
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Mark Hamill isn’t the only actor who seems unlikely to make an appearance in the new “Star Wars” movie.
During an appearance at ICCCon Nashville, actor Ian McDiarmid was asked by Comicbook.com if Emperor Palpatine would return in the next film.
The 78-year-old Scottish actor replied, “I haven’t been approached.”
Will John Boyega Make An Appearance In The New ‘Star Wars’ Movie?
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It is possible that actor John Boyega may make an appearance in the new “Star Wars” movie. On The Hot Mic podcast, John Rocha claimed that “several different sources” told him that “John Boyega is coming back” for the new “Star Wars” movie.
Despite being vocal about his displeasure with the way his character Finn was treated in the sequel trilogy, in an August 2022 interview with Vanity Fair, “The Woman King” actor said that he’s still a fan of the franchise. “People are always surprised! The industry issue has nothing to do with Star Wars and I am a fan of it,” he said. “I’ve watched Obi-Wan, I’ve watched The Mandalorian.”
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“I will forever be a fan of this franchise. As far as Finn? I’m good at that,” he added, explaining that he would support his costars if they ever chose to return to the galaxy far, far away.
“At this point, I’m just calm. I’m satisfied,” Boyega said in an August 2022 interview with SiriusXM’s Tell Me Everything With John Fugelsang when asked if he would play the character again. “I think Finn is at a good validation point where you can enjoy him in other things, games, animation. But I feel like'[Episode] VII’ to ‘[Episode] IX’ is good for me.”
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