Mark Hamill Talks Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Luke Skywalker on Star Wars Past and Present

Mark Hamill has kept quiet about working on the new Star Wars but recently he chatted to Famous Monsters Filmland Magazine …
When asked about the film in general and how he felt about the newest addition to the franchise, Hamill said: “The new storyline, the new characters, and especially the actors that they chose to play them, are thrilling beyond words.” 

Hamill then went on to talk about the film and how it differs from the originals when it comes to character relationships. He even refers to the famous love triangle between Han (Harrison Ford), Luke (Mark Hamill) and Leia (Carrie Fisher): “I think [THE FORCE AWAKENS] could be every bit as exciting for the audience, [but] it’s not going to be like it was then, when we’re rattling around in the Death Star, and exchanging quips, and jockeying for the affections of the princess. It’s going to be age appropriate. The story has moved on, and our purpose in the story is different than it was then.”

One of the most important things about The Force Awakens is the introduction of a range of new heroes and villains joining the franchise and Mark Hamill is all too aware of this. He mentions the importance of passing the torch to the next generation and how the film will reach a new generation of fans. “It is about setting up the next generation of heroes and villains, but the fact that half a dozen cast members from the originals can be there to place it in some sort of context, to be there for the historical side of things, I think it’s wonderful. … Young people can see the progression of the characters. I’m old enough to be Luke’s grandfather now, and that’s a healthy, natural thing for people to see.”

The full interview runs in the 8 December issue of Famous Monsters of Filmland. Here’s the cover to that issue