Actor Mark Hamill, greatest recognized for his position as Luke Skywalker within the “Star Wars” franchise, has by no means been shy about voicing his opinion. Not too long ago, each Lucasfilm and Disney skilled a management shakeup. In January 2026, Kathleen Kennedy stepped down as President of Lucasfilm and was changed by each Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. In March, Josh D’Amaro formally succeeded Bob Iger as Disney CEO. Many followers have been questioning how these modifications may have an effect on the franchise going ahead, however Hamill doesn’t appear too involved about its future.
Mark Hamill Shares His Ideas On Dave Filoni
Whereas selling his new position with The Lego Group, the 74-year-old actor praised Dave Filoni, who labored immediately with George Lucas on the animated sequence “The Clone Wars,” whereas chatting with USA Today.
Hamill stated that Filoni understands the franchise “so effectively” and “can’t consider higher fingers” to take over the galaxy far, distant. He additionally praised the “nice stuff” Filoni has labored on, together with “The Mandalorian” and “The E book of Boba Fett,” each of which featured a younger Luke Skywalker.
“George was a mentor to Dave, so he is aware of George’s sensibility,” Hamill added.
Mark Hamill Celebrates 50 Years Of ‘Star Wars’
March 22, 2026, marked the 50th anniversary of the day that filming on the primary film started. Disney shall be celebrating the milestone by placing “A New Hope” again in theaters in February 2027.
“It doesn’t really feel like 50 years, and it makes you’re feeling outdated,” Hamill stated, revealing that he had not too long ago been reminiscing concerning the path with a 1976 date ebook stuffed with notes concerning the movie’s manufacturing.
He recalled the way it was “bringing again such recollections,” including, “time flies if you’re having enjoyable!”
Mark Hamill Reveals Which Of His Youngsters Are In ‘Star Wars’
Hamill revealed that every of his kids has a special response to the franchise. He revealed that his oldest son, Nathan, who was born through the manufacturing of “The Empire Strikes Again,” visited him on the set of “Return of the Jedi,” which marked the ultimate installment within the unique trilogy.
“He was completely into it,” Hamill recalled. “He may sit in Yoda’s home as a result of he was little. He was completely proportioned. He sat on the Emperor’s throne. He was within the creature store, and so they have been letting him play with issues.”
“After I did ‘The Muppet Present,’ identical factor,” he continued. “I assumed, ‘What an exquisite expertise for him.’ … I used to be virtually envious of him having the ability to have all these experiences.”
Not All Of His Youngsters Are In ‘Star Wars’
1983 was the yr “Return of the Jedi” was launched in theaters. It was additionally the yr his son Griffin was born. Nevertheless, he was much less within the franchise than his older brother was.
“My second son, Griffin, is extra analytical and severe, and he says: ‘You realize, Star Wars films simply aren’t for me. They’re too business for my liking,’” Hamill stated.
Nevertheless, he went on to say, “My daughter likes them. Children are all completely different!”
Mark Hamill Was Fascinated By Tie-In Merchandising
Whereas working with LEGO to advertise an upcoming line of SMART Play LEGO units, Hamill revealed that he’s at all times liked toys, calling them “therapeutic.” One of many first issues he purchased along with his “Star Wars” paycheck was all of the toys he needed as a child that he couldn’t afford, like the sport Lie Detector.
He additionally revealed that, out of the entire forged, he was the “most enamored” by all of the “Star Wars” motion figures and tie-in merchandise that the franchise has since turn out to be recognized for, resembling video games and comedian books.
“I purchased each comedian, possibly 16 copies, (and) gave them out to mates,” he recalled. “I used to be thrilled about that. I liked the toy side of it. Harrison was kind of, ‘Eh, no matter.’ He didn’t actually care. Carrie thought it was form of enjoyable. However I used to be the actual fanatic.”
He additionally liked working throughout containers of cereal with “Star Wars” characters’ faces on them when he went grocery buying. “To me, this was a peak achievement,” he stated, including, “Overlook concerning the Oscars. I’m on a field of Kellogg’s Corn Pops!”
