Mark Hamill Says Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni "Get STAR WARS" and Speak "The Same Language That George Lucas Did"
Mark Hamill, the legendary actor behind Luke Skywalker, recently shared his thoughts on how Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have carried on the spirit of Star Wars in their work on The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Hamill praised the duo for capturing the essence of what George Lucas built. He explained:
"I think Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, boy, do they get Star Wars. They get it. They're speaking the same language that George did in a way that I questioned in the sequels."
That connection to Lucas’ vision and understanding of the franchise is part of why Hamill agreed to return as Luke in The Mandalorian Season 2 finale.
For him, it was about finally getting to explore a chapter of Luke’s story that had been missing. Hamill said,
"The reason I did Mandalorian was that Luke had a beginning and an end. There was no middle. It was like making a trilogy about James Bond as a young boy who first became aware of the Secret Service and wanted to be a part of it.
“Part two was him training to be an agent. Part three is earning his license to kill – The End. No From Russia With Love, Dr. No or Goldfinger. You never got to see Luke as a Master Jedi at the peak of his powers. He was the most idealistic character in that series.
“He was someone who would take adversity and double down and come back and counter his setbacks. We didn’t see any of that. So when I got the chance, I thought, 'Geez, this is wonderful.'"
Hamill also returned briefly in The Book of Boba Fett for a Luke-centered episode where he trained Grogu. But as far as future appearances go, Hamill doesn’t expect to suit up as Luke again. He explained:
"I had my time. I'm appreciative of that, but I really think they should focus on the future and all the new characters. And by the way, when I disappeared in [The Last Jedi], I left my robes behind. And there's no way I’m gonna appear as a naked Force ghost."
While Hamill may be stepping away from the role, Star Wars is far not slowing down. The Mandalorian & Grogu is set to hit theaters next May, and Ahsoka season 2 is also on the way.
It’s clear that Hamill sees Favreau and Filoni as the creative forces carrying the torch for Star Wars, honoring Lucas’ foundation while expanding the galaxy for new generations.