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Mark Hamill recently shared his thoughts on returning to Star Wars and reflected on the challenges of portraying Luke Skywalker.

Speaking on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast, Hamill compared Luke’s story to that of a James Bond movie. “The way I feel is I had my time, and I love what they’re doing with The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.”

“They asked me to do brief cameos when Luke was at the height of his powers. I told George it’s almost like if you did this for James Bond — Episode One, he’s a kid dreaming about the future and hearing about secret agents. In Episode Two, he trains to be a secret agent. In Episode Three, he earns his license to kill — and then you stop. No Dr. No, no From Russia With Love, no Goldfinger. Luke has a beginning and an end, but no middle. That’s just how it played out. I had my time. They’re doing great, and I wish them all the best.” He said.

Hamill has returned to Luke Skywalker multiple times since the original trilogy. He appeared in The Force Awakens, played a controversial version in The Last Jedi, and returned as a Force spirit in The Rise of Skywalker.

More recently, he made appearances in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. For these shows, digital de-aging technology allowed him to portray a younger Luke, set after Return of the Jedi.

Hamill’s comments underline his respect for the new Star Wars projects while acknowledging the limits of his own story. He seems content with how Luke’s journey concluded and supports the work being done by the current creators.

It’s smart of Hamill to step back and let the new Star Wars shows explore the universe without relying on past characters too heavily. It keeps the stories fresh while honoring the originals. What do you think about Luke Skywalker’s story ending where it did? Share your thoughts in the comments.