Why Mark Hamill Thought Luke’s Star Wars Return Was a Mistake (& Why He Did It Anyway)
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mark Hamill discussed his initial reservations about joining the sequel trilogy and revealed what ultimately convinced him to return. “I felt it would be a mistake,” he stated. “Recreating that lightning in a bottle once more seems unlikely – they should instead focus on introducing new characters.” He added, “Initially, I thought Harrison [Ford] wouldn’t participate either due to his apparent frustration with constantly discussing Han Solo.” When Ford eventually agreed to return, Hamill felt as though he had been drafted, fearing the backlash if he were the only one to decline, thus earning the title of “the most hated man in nerd-dom.