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George Lucas’ foresight is truly remarkable. As the creator of Star Wars, he had envisioned a total of nine films in the franchise, including a sequel trilogy. In the early 1980s, while Mark Hamill was promoting the Star Wars films on talk shows, Lucas asked him if he would be available for a film around 2011, as a character passing on Jedi wisdom, similar to Obi-Wan Kenobi.
At that time, the idea of filming a sequel trilogy seemed distant, almost like someone today planning a film for 2054. Hamill, understandably, couldn’t commit to the role immediately, joking about wanting a job lined up at the turn of the century. Despite this, Lucas’ vision eventually came to fruition, with The Force Awakens being released in 2015, with Hamill reprising his role as Luke Skywalker, now a Jedi teacher, just as Lucas had suggested years earlier.
This story highlights Lucas’ forward-thinking approach to storytelling and casting, showing that his plans for the Star Wars universe were far-reaching and meticulously planned. It also raises interesting questions about the future of the franchise, leaving fans to wonder what other surprises may be in store for them in the coming years.