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Mark Hamill's Dark Idea for Luke Skywalker's 'Last Jedi' Story
Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, had a different idea for Luke's story in the movie 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.
He thought Luke could have fallen in love, left being a Jedi, and had a child.
Sadly, the child would have died in an accident, causing the mother to take her own life.
Hamill also mentioned he is grateful for his time in the movies, but doesn't expect to return and thinks the focus should be on the new characters in the series.
Mark Hamill shared his dark idea for Luke Skywalker's backstory in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.
Hamill proposed Luke falls in love, abandons the Jedi path, and has a child.
The child accidentally dies, and the mother commits suicide, according to Hamill's idea.
Hamill expressed gratitude for his role in 'Star Wars' but doesn't anticipate returning.
He believes the franchise should focus on new characters and the future.
- Who
- Mark Hamill discussed his ideas for his Star Wars character, Luke Skywalker.
- What
- Mark Hamill shared his idea for Luke Skywalker’s tragic backstory in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.
- Where
- In an interview on the Bullseye podcast and ComicBook.com.
- When
- More than 30 years after playing the role, Hamill shared his idea.
- Why
- Hamill shared his idea of Luke's story and discussed the future of Star Wars.
Hamill's Vision
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Luke's Life
Hamill's Vision
The proposed backstory for Luke Skywalker involved falling in love, abandoning the Jedi path, having a child, the child's accidental death, and the mother's suicide.
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Key facts
- Character
- Luke Skywalker
- Actor
- Mark Hamill
- Movie
- Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi (2017)
- Hamill's Idea
- Luke falls in love, child dies, wife commits suicide
- Hamill's Current Stance
- Believes the franchise should focus on the future and new characters




