Mark Hamill Reveals Initial Doubts About Returning to Star Wars Role

Mark Hamill, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker, initially hesitated to reprise his role in the Star Wars sequels, fearing it would be a mistake and that the focus should be on a new generation of characters. His decision changed when Harrison Ford agreed to return as Han Solo, which made Hamill feel compelled to join to avoid being the only original cast member to decline. Hamill credits the sequels, especially The Last Jedi, with revitalizing his career, leading to an unexpected surge in feature film roles later in life. Reflecting on his career trajectory, Hamill noted that he once considered retiring from on-screen roles to focus solely on voice work, but projects like The Fall of the House of Usher reignited his passion for live acting. He has also praised Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni for capturing the original spirit of Star Wars in The Mandalorian, where he portrayed a more developed Luke Skywalker, filling in gaps in the character’s story. Despite semi-retiring from live-action roles and expressing disinterest in joining Marvel projects, Hamill continues to enjoy voice acting and select on-screen roles that challenge him.