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Mark Hamill Retires from Star Wars Franchise at Festival
10/31/2025
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Story summary
- Mark Hamill, the veteran actor, announced his retirement from the Star Wars franchise at SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
- Hamill praised the film's lead, recalling a Beavis performance on Saturday Night Live.
- Star Wars: Starfighter is directed by Shawn Levy, five years after The Rise of Skywalker, featuring characters and adventures led by Ryan Gosling.
- The film is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, with filming underway in the UK.