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Star Wars: The Last Jedidirected by Rian Johnson remains one of the most divisive films in the epic space-opera franchise created by George Lucas. The film’s depiction and handling of Luke Skywalker’s character arc and changes made to his characterization from the original trilogy of films made under Lucas’ stewardship.
During the promotional events for the movie, actor Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker admitted to having fundamentally different opinions about the character from Johnson. As a result, Hamill denounced Johnson’s depiction of the character and argued that Lucas would never have made a mistake Johnson made inThe Last Jedi.
Mark Hamill Disagreed With Luke Skywalker’s Depiction inStar Wars:The Last Jedi
Star Wars: The Last Jediis the second installment in the sequel trilogy of movies produced under Disney. However, the film received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike,grossing$1.334 billion at the global box office.
During an interview withABC News, actorMark Hamilldiscussed Luke Skywalker’s portrayal in the film. Hamill admitted that he did not agree with director Rian Johnson’s depiction of Luke as a hopeless and pessimistic character. He said:
If he made a mistake, he would try and right that wrong, so right there, we had a fundamental difference.
Hamill added that according to him Luke is an optimistic character, who would not abandon his duty as a Jedi.
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The actor argued that even if Luke had made a mistake, he would have tried to right his wrongs instead of giving up on the Jedi order. Therefore, Hamill did not agree with Johnson’s depiction of Luke inThe Last Jedi, on a fundamental level.
George Lucas Would’ve Never Made the MistakeThe Last JediDid
During the same interview, Hamill also argued how Johnson’s approach to a film in theStar Warsuniverse, was drastically different from that of creatorGeorge Lucas. The actor also pointed out that he had to think of Luke as a different character from the one he played in Lucas’ original trilogy.
Luke would never say that. I’m sorry.
Hamill made the above statement explaining how Lucas’ vision for the character and the franchise would have drastically differed from Johnson’s depiction inThe Last Jedi.
He’s not my Luke Skywalker. But I had to do what Rian wanted me to do because it serves the story well.
Hamill added the above comment explaining why he ultimately worked as per Johnson’s vision.
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Hamill admitted that hedid not accept Johnson’s visionbecause of his prior work with Lucas. As a result, Hamill’s comments strongly implied that Lucas would not have made the mistake of showing Luke as a pessimistic person inThe Last Jedi,completely changing the characterization of Luke Skywalker in the sequels.
The Last Jediand otherStar Warsmovies are streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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