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17 hours ago
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Mark Hamill Was Asked If Luke Will Appear In The Rey Movie, And His Response Was Unexpectedly Hilarious
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. If you were wondering how much Mark Hamill keeps up with upcoming Star Wars movies ever since Luke Skywalker died in The Last Jedi, this might be your answer. The former star of the franchise was asked about his character returning for the previously announced movie centered around Rey, and his unexpectedly hilarious response might've told us all we need to know. While we've seen Mark Hamill pop up a few times as Luke in Star Wars shows available with a Disney+ subscription, it appears his time in the movies may be coming to an end. caught up with the actor during his press tour for The Life Of Chuck, and asked him if he'd return as a Force Ghost in Daisy Ridley's return to the franchise. Surprisingly, the actor said he had no clue about the project: In what? Oh, I don't know about that. Now we play the game of whether or not Mark Hamill is being genuine, or he's doing the classic thing he's built a career on, and "acting." Was he oblivious to the fact Daisy Ridley was returning to Star Wars, or is he playing coy because he can't say anything of substance about his involvement? Disney+: from $9.99 a month w/ ad-supported planStar Wars is at home on Disney+, so pick up a subscription and catch up on all that's available. Wholesome entertainment for all the family, starting at $9.99 a month for its new ad-supported plan. Go ad-free and pay $15.99 a month or save 16% and pre-pay $159.99 for a Deal One thing that I would find hard to believe is that if Disney is bringing Rey back to the big screen, Mark Hamill would not be approached to reprise his role in the same way Alec Guinness served as the Force Ghost Obi-Wan for Luke. More On Star Wars 13 Star Wars Movie Facts You Probably Didn't Know Even if Mark Hamill said no to returning, and there's a chance he might have, considering his comments a couple of years back about going back to movies, but I can't imagine no one reached out to him with an offer. Star Wars fans love Luke Skywalker, and I would imagine it's expected that he'll be part of the fun. Perhaps we should prepare ourselves for the possibility that he's not involved? I think that it's hard to say. While it may be strange that Mark Hamill allegedly hasn't heard about this movie, it's worth noting that we still have a long way to go before the Rey movie is actually in theaters. The movie isn't on the 2026 slate and has not begun filming as of yet. I think it's fair to say there'd be no reason to bring Hamill into the mix at this point, especially if his role is as minor as a Force Ghost in the picture. We will see for sure whenever filming for the Rey movie actually gets rolling. Before that, now would be a great time to watch every Star Wars movie in order, as we prepare for the grand return to theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is out in 2026.
Geek Tyrant
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Mark Hamill Says He's Done With STAR WARS - "There's No way I'm Gonna Appear as a Naked Force Ghost" — GeekTyrant
If you were holding out hope for another Luke Skywalker comeback, Mark Hamill just made it pretty clear… it's time to move on. In a recent interview with ComicBook, the legendary Jedi actor reflected on his legacy in the Star Wars franchise and where he sees his place now… which is firmly in the past. 'I am so grateful to George [Lucas] for letting me be a part of that back in the day, the humble days when George called Star Wars 'the most expensive low-budget movie ever made.' 'We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my deal is, I had my time. I'm appreciative of that, but I think they should focus on the future and all the new characters.' That's about as definitive as it gets. Hamill is moving on from this franchise, and that's ok. It is time to put a focus on new characters and new stories in aother corners of the galaxy. He also couldn't help but throw in a little humor, saying: 'I disappeared in [The Last Jedi], I left my robes behind. And there's no way I'm gonna appear as a naked force ghost.' While his last major appearance came in 2019's The Rise of Skywalker , where he popped up in full ghostly form, we've seen glimpses of Luke since like in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett thanks to de-aging tech and digital wizardry. But even those appearances seem to be off the table going forward. The Star Wars universe, meanwhile, keeps expanding. Upcoming projects include The Mandalorian and Grogu with Pedro Pascal returning as Din Djarin, and Star Wars: Starfighter , a fresh take on the galaxy's dogfight legacy starring Ryan Gosling.
Gizmodo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Mark Hamill's Done with Luke Skywalker, and He Thinks ‘Star Wars' Should Be, Too
The longtime Luke Skywalker thinks Star Wars should start looking forward and prioritizing its newer cast of characters. Since the original Star Wars back in 1977, Mark Hamill has been a constant for the franchise alongside Original Trilogy costars Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. From gazing out longingly at the twin suns of Tattooine to rocking the Chanel boots and schooling his nephew in front of the First Order, audiences have watched him bring Luke Skywalker to mostly live-action life time and again. But now, Hamill thinks it's time to officially move on. In a recent interview with ComicBook for his upcoming movie Life of Chuck, the actor said he's appreciative to George Lucas 'letting me be a part of [ Star Wars ] back in the humble days when he called it ' the most expensive low-budget movie ever made.' We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my deal is, I had my time.' (That, and with Luke dead as of Last Jedi, he has no desire to come back as a nude Force ghost.) Going forward, Hamill thinks the people in charge of Star Wars should 'focus on the future and all the new characters.' He's not wrong, but it's a funny as hell time to say it, as it's been a tough ask for this franchise ever since Force Awakens came out nearly a decade ago. (The actor has even been a part of those complications!) And for all of Hollywood, well, Awakens pretty much wrote the book on legacy sequels that feature new, younger-generation characters hanging with returning elders, a formula that's been copied in Scream, Jurassic Park, Marvel (several times), and even Karate Kid. What is the future if not the past revisited? We'll see how Star Wars handles the future with the post- Rise of Skywalker Rey movie and 2027's Starfighter. Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Geek Culture
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Mark Hamill Retires From Luke Skywalker, Won't Return For Future 'Star Wars' Movies
It appears that Mark Hamill may be done with the Star Wars franchise, as the actor who played Luke Skywalker has announced his retirement from the character, ruling out his return to the universe and suggesting that the franchise should look towards the future instead of being stuck in the past. This comes after an interview with ComicBook, where Hamill talked about his upcoming movie, The Life of Chuck . 'I am so grateful to [George Lucas] for letting me be a part of that back in the day, the humble days when George called Star Wars 'the most expensive low-budget movie ever made,'' Hamill replied when asked about his potential return as a Force ghost in the upcoming Rey-led Star Wars film, New Jedi Order . 'We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my deal is, I had my time. I'm appreciative of that, but I really think they should focus on the future and all the new characters. And by the way, when I disappeared in [ The Last Jedi ], I left my robes behind. And there's no way I'm gonna appear as a naked Force ghost.' Hamill's answer seems loud and clear, The Last Jedi might be the last fans see of Luke Skywalker in any form. True to his suggestion, the franchise is placing the spotlight on Daisy Ridley's Ray, who is set to return for New Jedi Order , the Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy-directed sequel to 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker , which will centre on Ray as she rebuilds the Jedi order and is set 15 years after the preceding movie. Looking towards the future of the franchise, Disney has three films in its release pipeline: Two set in 2026 on 22 May and 18 December, and one on 17 December 2027. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Luke Skywalker Mark Hamill Star Wars
Yahoo
a day ago
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Mark Hamill On Why He Won't Return As Luke Skywalker In ‘Star Wars' Franchise: 'I Had My Time'
Mark Hamill is in a galaxy far, far away from the Star Wars universe. In a recent interview with the veteran actor cautioned that fans should not expect him to return as a world-weary Luke Skywalker in any forthcoming installments and that Lucasfilm/Walt Disney Pictures would do well to hone in on new faces in the franchise. More from Deadline Les Dilley Dies: Oscar-Winning 'Star Wars' & 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' Art Director Was 84 'Big Rock Burning,' Documentary On Devasting L.A. Wildfires, Being Shopped In Cannes SAG-AFTRA Responds To Fortnite's AI-Generated Darth Vader Feature With Unfair Labor Complaint 'I am so grateful to George [Lucas] for letting me be a part of that back in the days, the humble days when George called Star Wars 'the most expensive low-budget movie ever made,'' he began. 'We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my view is, I had my time. I'm appreciative of that, but I really think they should focus on the future and all the new characters.' Hamill last notably appeared as Rey's (Daisy Ridley) cynical mentor in 2017's Star Wars: The Last Jedi, helping her hone her Force powers before becoming one with the metaphysical realm itself as a wise forbearer. 'And by the way,' Hamill joked, 'when I disappeared in [The Last Jedi], I left my robes behind. And there's no way I'm gonna appear as a naked Force ghost. I'm just letting you know that right now.' The Life of Chuck actor did, however, reprise his role as the spiritual leader (in fully clothed blue-tinged ghost form) in 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, once again guiding Rey as she took on Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid). His last appearances, in Disney+ series The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, have been as a de-aged CGI Luke. Coming up next in the franchise are the following: Star Wars: Starfighter from director Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, set five years after the conclusion of the sequel trilogy; 2026's The Mandalorian & Grogu with Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's continuation of Rey's story. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
