Mark Hamill reminisces about reading the script for Star Wars, describing it as a dream-like experience that was humorous and distinct from typical science fiction. He faced challenges shedding his identity as Luke Skywalker due to the franchise's overwhelming popularity. In a Broadway show, Hamill initially tried to downplay his connection to Star Wars, but was encouraged by co-star Carrie Fisher to embrace his legacy. Currently, he stars in The Life of Chuck, a Stephen King adaptation, and advises audiences to watch it without predisposed expectations, suggesting it contains familiar themes but is unique in its storytelling.
Reading that script and knowing that I had been cast and even without John Williams' music or the special effects or anything it read like a dream.
In the Playbill, in my bio, I listed all my theater credits, and at the end said, 'He's also known for a series of popular space movies.'
She goes, 'What's the deal? ... Get over yourself. You're Luke Skywalker, I'm Princess Leia. Embrace it,' Hamill says.
My advice to people is to just go. Go unprepared, don't read reviews. I think it'd be great if people just went and discovered it for themselves.
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