Overview
- Hamill told ComicBook.com that he “had his time” as Luke Skywalker and believes the franchise should focus on new characters rather than revisiting legacy roles
- He said he was unaware of the New Jedi Order project until the interview, signaling Lucasfilm has not approached him about reprising his role
- New Jedi Order is set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker and remains in active development with director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy attached
- His last on-screen Star Wars appearances include his Force ghost in The Rise of Skywalker and de-aged CGI cameos in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett
- Lucasfilm’s upcoming slate also features The Mandalorian & Grogu in 2026 and Star Wars: Starfighter in 2027, underscoring its expansion beyond the Skywalker legacy