May the force be with Mark Hamill. And it has been, ever since George Lucas’ “Star Wars” franchise first debuted in 1977. Now, the actor, 73, is reflecting on a particular scene in the film that helped him shape Luke Skywalker, but only after a few tweaks were made. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher in “Star … Read more
“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill said Monday he was “really ashamed” that Americans elected President Donald Trump to a second term, adding the new administration is “on us.” “It’s one thing for him to have sneaked by the first time — when he got re-elected, that’s on us,” Hamill said on the “WTF with Marc Maron” podcast. … Read more
Mark Hamill forgot the force of this movie. In 1992, the actor, 73, had a small role in the adaptation of Stephen King’s “Sleepwalkers.” However, decades later, Hamill doesn’t remember playing Sheriff Jenkins in the horror drama. “I totally forgot,” the “Star Wars” actor admitted to Entertainment Weekly. “If I remember right, Mick Garris, the … Read more
He’s Luke Cry-walker. “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill claimed he nearly left America following President Trump’s election victory this past November, prompting a sassy response from the White House. The 73-year-old, most famous for his heroic role in George Lucas’ trilogy and subsequent films, admitted he was persuaded to stay in the US by his … Read more
May the force be with you. Mark Hamill is finally setting the record straight regarding recent rumors he “quit” the “Star Wars” franchise. The 73-year-old actor, who portrayed Luke Skywalker in six of the popular sci-fi films, opened up about his future in a galaxy far, far away during an episode of NBC News’ “Sunday TODAY with … Read more
Mark Hamill is grieving the death of James Earl Jones. The actor, perhaps best known for playing Luke Skywalker, mourned Jones in a post on X shortly after news of his death at 93. Everett Collection / Everett Collection Jones famously voiced the role of Hamill’s father, Darth Vader, in the “Star Wars” films. “#RIP … Read more
The Force is with him. Mark Hamill got emotional when he revealed the heartbreaking way he found out about his “Star Wars” castmate Carrie Fisher’s death. Over the weekend, while Hamill, 72, was attending the Fan Expo Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, he told the crowd that he heard about Fisher’s death … Read more
Luke, she is your mother. On Sunday at the 2024 Golden Globes, Mark Hamill finally linked up with Natalie Portman, who played Padmé Amidala — mother of his “Star Wars” character, Luke Skywalker. “Now I have finally met my ‘mother’, thanks to the @goldenglobes,” Hamill, 72, wrote alongside a picture with Portman, 42, on X, … Read more
There is a Dark Side of fame. A video of “Star Wars” legend Mark Hamill being swarmed by fans went viral on Twitter Monday, forcing the Hollywood star to embrace the not-so-glamorous side of fame. In the nearly 40-second clip — which has gained 4.8 million views — Hamill is seen sitting in the backseat of a … Read more
The Force will be with her, always. Beloved “Star Wars” actress and author Carrie Fisher will finally receive a coveted star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame six years after her death. The news of Fisher’s posthumous achievement was announced by the Walk of Fame Twitter account Monday and was retweeted by her “Star Wars” co-star … Read more