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Mark Hamill Says J.J. Abrams Rejected Luke–Han–Leia Reunion for Star Wars Sequels

Hamill recounts that Abrams told him the new trilogy shifted focus to a younger cast.

Overview

  • Hamill shared the anecdote during The Hollywood Reporter's recent Actor Roundtable, recalling he asked for a brief on‑screen moment with Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
  • According to Hamill, Abrams replied, "It's not Luke's story anymore," reflecting a deliberate creative direction for the sequels.
  • The sequel films emphasized new leads such as Rey, Finn, and Poe while moving the saga forward rather than reuniting the original trio.
  • Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa never appear together in a single scene across the sequel trilogy.
  • An on‑screen reunion is no longer feasible within the sequels' canon, and Hamill has separately expressed caution about future de‑aging or AI uses of his likeness.