Overview

• On the Bullseye with Jesse Thorn podcast in June 2025, Hamill detailed a non-canonical origin in which Luke marries, fathers a child who is killed by an unattended lightsaber, and loses his wife to suicide.
• He said Rian Johnson “didn’t have the time” to incorporate such a dark narrative and acknowledged the director’s concise on-screen explanation for Luke’s exile.
• Hamill rejected reports of a feud, describing Johnson as “one of the most gifted directors” he has worked with.
• The actor confirmed he will not reprise Luke Skywalker in upcoming Star Wars films or series.
• The revelations have prompted debate among fans and commentators over the tonal divide between Hamill’s headcanon and the official franchise narrative.