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Mark Hamill is ready to hang up his lightsabre and retire his 'Star Wars' character Luke Skywalker. The actor first played the Jedi hero in 1977's 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' and its two sequels as well as returning for three more films and a surprise appearance in Disney Plus series 'The Mandalorian' - but now the 71-year-old screen star says it's time for Luke to move aside. During an appearance on 'CBS Sunday Morning', Mark explained: "I just don't see any reason to [return to 'Star Wars']. Let me put it that way: I mean, they have so many stories to tell, they don't need Luke anym...
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Mark Hamill has admitted his father was more proud of him working with Bob Hope than 'Star Wars'. The 71-year-old actor - who is best known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in the iconic space saga - revealed while his dad William Hamill lived to see his son's success, it wasn't the sci-fi franchise that won him over. He told Parade magazine: "He did. In fact, what was funny was that 'Star Wars' came out and became this huge hit. "But the thing that really impressed him wasn’t 'Star Wars' — it was when I was on a Bob Hope special. That spoke to him because, like, 'Oh my god, Bob Hope want...
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Mark Hamill doesn't expect to return to 'Star Wars'. Although the 71-year-old actor's alter-ego Luke Skywalker died in Rian Johnson’s 2017 movie 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', he appeared as a Force ghost in J.J. Abrams’ 2019 movie 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' but Mark doesn't expect to appear in any upcoming sequels. He told The Hollywood Reporter: "I don’t have any expectations of that happening." And, he admitted he was emotional during the scene in 'The Last Jedi' where Luke and R2 watched his Jedi temple burn. He said: "Well, the whole thing was emotional, because when I read [Episode]...
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Mark Hamill often went months without speaking to Carrie Fisher after "big arguments". The actor has opened up about his "tumultuous relationship" with his 'Star Wars' co-star - who died in 2016 at the age of 60 - revealing they were often loving and supporting but they also had explosive rows which led to long periods of silence between the pair. In an interview with Esquire magazine, 71-year-old Mark explained: "I have to tell you, we had a tumultuous relationship. We could be as loving and supportive as possible, then we could have big arguments and say: 'Well, I never want to speak to you ...
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Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill have been cast in 'The Life Of Chuck'. The pair are attached to star in the new Stephen King adaptation that will launch for sales at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival market. Mike Flanagan – who has helmed horror projects such as 'Doctor Sleep' and 'The Haunting of Hill House' – is directing, scripting and producing the film for Intrepid Pictures alongside producer Trevor Macy. The movie is based on the short from King's 2020 anthology 'If It Bleeds, The Life of Chuck'. Three separate tales tell the story of Charles Krantz in reverse, beginning with his death fr...
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Carrie Fisher is to receive her "long overdue" star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 'Star Wars' actress - who died in December 2016 aged 60 - will be honoured on 4 May, which is known to fans as Star Wars Day, and Mark Hamill, her co-star in the franchise, is delighted she is receiving the recognition. Sharing an article announcing the news, Mark wrote on Twitter: "Long overdue + so well-deserved. #CarrieOnForever.(sic)" Carrie's daughter, actress Billie Lourd, will accept the star on her behalf, and guest speakers will be announced soon. g her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ju...
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After a reported 19,000 air-raid alarms in Ukraine’s first year of war with Russia, the people needed something a little more uplifting going into their second year – so Mark Hamill, the iconic Star Wars lead, offered his voice to help. The air-raid app has been downloaded more than 14 million times and warns the people of Ukraine of Russian bombs, missiles or exploding drones may be heading their way and suggest they find shelter. People can choose between a woman speaking Ukrainian, or Hamill speaking English with a Jedi Knight-like voice. IN MEMORIAM 2022: 100 GREAT CELEBRITIES WHO DIED IN ...
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Mark Hamill has compared Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine to 'Star Wars'. The 71-year-old actor - who portrayed Luke Sywalker in the franchise - recently become an ambassador for United24, the official fundraising arm of the Ukrainian government amidst its war with Russia, and he's drawn similarities between the conflict and the "fairytale" depicted in the sci-fi saga. Speaking on BBC TV show 'Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg', he said of his call with Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky: "He did reference the movies and it's not hard to understand why. "I mean 'Star Wars' was always a fair...
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Mark Hamill has branded Russia an "evil empire". The 'Star Wars' actor has become an ambassador for United24, the official fundraising arm of the Ukrainian government amidst its war with the neighbouring country, joining the likes of Barbra Streisand, Leiv Schreiber and Imagine Dragons in raising awareness. Organisers said Mark agreed to participate in United24's 'Army of Drones' project, which is designed to raise funds for drone procurement, repair and training. To date, Ukraine has received 986 unmanned aerial vehicles, totalling around $51.8 million. Mark said in a statement: “I know for c...
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Rian Johnson is "even more proud" of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' five years on from the film's release. The 48-year-old director helmed the middle part of the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy and reflects on his time behind the camera with pride, even though the 2017 flick divided fans of the popular sci-fi franchise. In an interview with Empire magazine, Rian said: "I'm even more proud of it five years on. When I was up at bat, I really swung at the ball." The 'Knives Out' filmmaker added: "I think it's impossible for any of us to approach 'Star Wars' without thinking about it as a myth that we were...
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