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Mark Hamill Reveals Luke Skywalker's Heartbreaking Backstory

6/26/2025

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Mark Hamill unveiled a haunting backstory for Luke Skywalker, revealing that a devastating personal loss led him to abandon the Jedi in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." While he expressed mixed feelings about the film, Hamill emphasized his respect for director Rian Johnson, noting that this backstory allowed him to reconcile his own struggles with the character.

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Mark Hamill unveiled a haunting backstory for Luke Skywalker, revealing that a devastating personal loss led him to abandon the Jedi in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." While he expressed mixed feelings about the film, Hamill emphasized his respect for director Rian Johnson, noting that this backstory allowed him to reconcile his own struggles with the character.