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Ford & Hamill: Star Wars Return's Surprising Impact
2 Sep
Summary
- Harrison Ford was surprised by his positive return to Star Wars.
- He initially wanted distance from Han Solo after 1983.
- Mark Hamill feels transformed by dedicated fan reactions.
Harrison Ford shared his unexpected feelings about returning to the Star Wars franchise. The actor, who starred in the original trilogy, admitted he was surprised to find his return for 2015's "The Force Awakens" to be a positive experience. He confessed he had initially sought to distance himself from the iconic character of Han Solo after the release of "Return of the Jedi" in 1983.
Ford reflected that he never anticipated the franchise would "bless" him rather than "haunt" him, especially considering "Star Wars" was foundational to his career. In a separate reflection from 2017, Mark Hamill discussed his enduring connection to the galaxy far, far away. Hamill, who reprised his role as Luke Skywalker in "The Last Jedi," expressed his continued awe at the profound impact Star Wars has on its fans.
