Star Wars: Mark Hamill shared his thoughts on the subject of recasting Luke Skywalker

In the midst of Star Wars fans speculating about the potential prospects of Luke Skywalker in the MandoVerse, Mark Hamill has joined the conversation by sharing his thoughts and expressing his personal stance on the possibility of being recast.

While Lucasfilm has utilized various techniques such as stand-in actors, de-aging, and deep fake technology to portray a young Luke Skywalker in Disney+ projects involving Mark Hamill, there has been ongoing discussion about exploring alternative avenues to continue storytelling with the iconic Tatooine farmboy.

Mark Hamill discusses the future of Luke Skywalker’s on-screen presence

During an interview with Esquire, Mark Hamill disclosed the reasons behind his return for The Mandalorian, delved into his experience working on the show, and addressed the possibility of seeing more of Luke in future projects set in a nearby galaxy.

Following a viewing of The Mandalorian by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, which left Mark Hamill “highly impressed,” the actor from the original trilogy unexpectedly found himself on the set of a Disney+ production, performing a scene that was later replicated by performance actor Graham Hamilton.

Hamill commented on the unique experience of witnessing his younger self on screen, acknowledging that it felt unusual to see the recreated version of himself brought to life through the combined efforts of Hamilton, himself, and others involved in the process.

Considering the intricacy involved in recreating a character as iconic as Luke Skywalker and his high level of recognition, Hamill also acknowledged that the endeavor must come with a significant cost, emphasizing that it is not a cheap undertaking.

Despite the appearances of Hamill’s youthful portrayal of Skywalker in both The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, the actor himself does not believe he should reprise the role for another story centered around Luke. However, in the event that Lucasfilm decides to explore Luke’s character further, Hamill suggests that they should opt for the casting of an actor who is appropriate for the character’s age.

“People say, ‘Oh, now you’re going to be able to do a whole series of Luke post-‘Return of the Jedi’.’ I said, ‘I don’t think so.’ First of all, they don’t need to tell those stories, but if they do, they could get an age-appropriate actor.”

Could this be the end of Luke Skywalker cameos?

While Star Wars enthusiasts greatly appreciated Mark Hamill’s involvement in portraying a young Luke Skywalker in two Disney+ series, there has been a persistent faction of fans who have favored the idea of recasting the character.

Sebastian Stan has emerged as the prominent fan-favorite for the role, with many suggesting him as a potential candidate. Interestingly, the actor from the MCU has responded to this speculation by stating, “never say never.”

While Mark Hamill genuinely believes that Luke’s journey has reached its conclusion and doesn’t anticipate a series centered around the character, his apparent openness to the idea of recasting should not be overlooked, as it holds significance.

Considering the backlash from fans regarding the portrayal of Luke in The Last Jedi, Lucasfilm would be cautious about revisiting the character of Star Wars’ original hero without the actor’s approval.

Given Hamill’s apparent support for the idea, it indicates that the possibility of revisiting Luke Skywalker with a recast is on the table if Lucasfilm decides to explore it further.

It is conceivable that the recent advertisement featuring Mark Hamill mentoring Cameron Monaghan’s Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor could potentially become a reality in the future, albeit with Sebastian Stan taking on the role instead.

Furthermore, based on Hamill’s remarks, it appears that Lucasfilm is unlikely to employ the same methods to resurrect Luke for future Disney+ episodes or Dave Filoni’s MandoVerse movie.

The possibility of witnessing another comeback from the Jedi remains uncertain for fans, but at the very least, both audiences and Lucasfilm are aware of the actor’s stance on the matter.

You can stream all episodes of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+.