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Mark Hamill has been spotted sporting a fine growth of facial hair worthy of a Jedi Master.On the red carpet in London at the UK premiere of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy this week, Mark Hamill posed for cameras as he exhibited his masterful facial hair, reminiscent of the beard worn by Sir Alec Guinness in the original Star Wars trilogy. Speaking to the BBC's Lizo Mzimba he explained that he was "contractually obliged" to grow the beard for his role in Star Wars Episode VII, and that it signified Luke Skywalker's role as the mentor figure, like Obi-Wan Kenobi before him. Hamill also revealed how surprised he is to be returning to Star Wars all these years later, and says that he never intended to return to the galaxy far far away. But so far he seemed impressed with the talent of the new cast and is confident that the future of Star Wars is in good hands. Click here to view the article
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On the red carpet in London at the UK premiere of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy this week, Mark Hamill posed for cameras as he exhibited his masterful facial hair, reminiscent of the beard worn by Sir Alec Guinness in the original Star Wars trilogy. Speaking to the BBC's Lizo Mzimba he explained that he was "contractually obliged" to grow the beard for his role in Star Wars Episode VII, and that it signified Luke Skywalker's role as the mentor figure, like Obi-Wan Kenobi before him. Hamill also revealed how surprised he is to be returning to Star Wars all these years later, and says that he never intended to return to the galaxy far far away. But so far he seemed impressed with the talent of the new cast and is confident that the future of Star Wars is in good hands.
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Having spoken to fellow Star Wars veterans Mark Hamill and Ewan McGregor, Mace Windu actor Samuel L Jackson has revealed that none of them have been contacted by the Star Wars Episode VII casting department.Jackson says that despite repeated hints that he want to return for Episode VII all he has had is an "hmm". It was reported earlier in the year that Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the classic trilogy, was in training to get fit for a return to Star Wars. But according to Jackson the two spoke recently and Hamill denied being contacted to reprise his role. Also speaking to Samuel L Jackson recently was Ewan McGregor, who has also denied any involvement with the new sequel trilogy in production by Disney. The Episodes VII script has apparently still not been finalised, and producers are keen to cast a 40-something military man, similar to Matt Damon's portrayal in 2013's Elysium. Click here to view the article
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Jackson says that despite repeated hints that he want to return for Episode VII all he has had is an "hmm". It was reported earlier in the year that Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the classic trilogy, was in training to get fit for a return to Star Wars. But according to Jackson the two spoke recently and Hamill denied being contacted to reprise his role. Also speaking to Samuel L Jackson recently was Ewan McGregor, who has also denied any involvement with the new sequel trilogy in production by Disney. The Episodes VII script has apparently still not been finalised, and producers are keen to cast a 40-something military man, similar to Matt Damon's portrayal in 2013's Elysium.
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Although unconfirmed by either Disney or Mark Hamill himself, a source close to the actor has revealed that he is in training ready to appear in the latest installment of the Star Wars saga.Robert Englund, best known for his portrayal of Freddie Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street series, told reporters that his friend, Hamill, was in the gym preparing to return to Star Wars. Film bosses had allegedly told Hamill, along with Carrie Fisher, to tone up for a return as twins Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa. Both Hamill and Fisher previously played the brother and sister in the 1977 original, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, along with the two sequels of the classic trilogy, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Click here to view the article
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Robert Englund, best known for his portrayal of Freddie Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street series, told reporters that his friend, Hamill, was in the gym preparing to return to Star Wars. Film bosses had allegedly told Hamill, along with Carrie Fisher, to tone up for a return as twins Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa. Both Hamill and Fisher previously played the brother and sister in the 1977 original, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, along with the two sequels of the classic trilogy, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
