Mark Hamill Growing Beard Again.

Mark Hamill - Episode 7 beard

The beard is back! A recent selfie that Mark Hamill took with fellow veteran voice-actor Maurice LaMarche shows that he is growing a Jedi-styled beard once more.

 

 

LaMarche previously established that he was recording with Mark Hamill for a Transformers cartoon shortly before the image was posted, signifying that this is a new picture and not something he dug up from last year.

 

 

I should note that Hamill was clean-shaven during Celebration Anaheim, and he hasn’t really been in the spotlight since then, so Hamill letting his whiskers grow wildly has to be a recent development. Considering that he’s said he dislikes having a beard, and that the beard was contractually-obligated, it’s pretty likely that he’s doing this for the purposes of his job.

 

Should that be the case, Hamill could either be preparing for some reshoots for The Force Awakens, or he could be preparing to film for Episode VIII, which starts shooting late in the year. At the least, the former seems likely, considering that Lucasfilm apparently wants to film more on Skellig Michael Island, where Hamill was present with fellow The Force Awakens cast member Daisy Ridley.

 

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Grant has been a fan of Star Wars for as long as he can remember, having seen every movie on the big screen. When he’s not hard at work with his college studies, he keeps himself busy by reporting on all kinds of Star Wars news for SWNN and general movie news on the sister site, Movie News Net. He served as a frequent commentator on SWNN’s The Resistance Broadcast.

73 thoughts on “Mark Hamill Growing Beard Again.

  • June 19, 2015 at 9:05 am
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    Definitely a reshoot beard. I don’t think he needs his Ep VIII beard yet.

    • June 19, 2015 at 9:09 am
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      I don’t think he’s preparing that far in advance either, but I wanted to mention the possibility.

      • June 19, 2015 at 10:25 am
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        But how likely is that they get the permission that quick, that takes months.

      • June 20, 2015 at 6:25 pm
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        Could they possibly be filming extended special edition features for later. That they can put into a dvd/bluray or whatever. Extra scenes for added bonus.

    • June 21, 2015 at 4:47 am
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      There is no more time to reshoot Ep7, the whole movie production plus post-production should be over very soon.

      • June 22, 2015 at 2:13 am
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        Not necessarily true. Remember that end credit scene from Avengers? They shot that a week before it’s release.

  • June 19, 2015 at 9:24 am
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    Hmmm… If they are doing more pick up shots with Hamill on Skellig Michael Island, it does make you wonder just how many shots and reshoots do they really need to just hand over a lightsaber?

    Jason, you may have some ‘splaining to do.

    • June 19, 2015 at 4:48 pm
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      perhaps [scratch that: 90% likely] there are some scenes where upon watching the full edit, JJ and KK decided there were some things that needed more explanation, and some things that just didn’t make sense.
      35 years is indeed a long time.
      What this means is more exposition IMO.
      But if it’s a choice between a flashback and Luke’s beard just telling the gist of what happened in a kick-ass Jedi-bachelor-pad, I’ll take the latter.

      • June 19, 2015 at 9:00 pm
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        You think they’re doing more flashbacks to explain the last 35 years (I’m guessing there will likely be none but w.e) so they need Hamill to look like his old self as we see him in in the present time of TFA?

        Did you really think that out before you typed it?

        • June 19, 2015 at 10:37 pm
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          You’re confused, that’s not what he said.

          • June 19, 2015 at 11:59 pm
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            I’m not confused. The post made no logical sense. Mark Hamill grows back his beard, therefore they’re most likely shooting flashbacks to lay put exposition of the last 35 years that have passed.

            That was the gist of the post. Pure gibberish nonsense.

          • June 20, 2015 at 4:00 am
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            Makes perfect sense to me.

            Beard = old Luke explaining things and not younger clean shaven Luke in a flashback.

            Exposition, which is what the comment says does not necessarily mean flashback.

          • June 20, 2015 at 7:48 am
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            You don’t get it. Hamill growing back his beard isn’t concrete evidence of reshoots at all, let alone a clue as to what those reshoots might entail.

            One thing does not logically follow the other.

            It’s like saying it’s going to rain today, therefore French fries are made out of ketchup.

            Total gibberish.

    • June 19, 2015 at 8:35 pm
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      This means good news… that his part in the film will be more than just a cameo in the end (like that awful “Luke receiving his lightsaber, before end credits” rumor).

      Obviously they wouldn’t be reshooting scenes for a damn 3 seconds cameo, and investing all this money on such a live set in a remote place!

  • June 19, 2015 at 9:27 am
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    “Terry Gilliam: When you start shooting do you have a plan yet?

    Rian Johnson: Oh there’s a plan! There’s a plan! They have release dates for the next, you know, however many movies. Yeah it’s, uh, we start shooting, um, yeah, it’s not for a while, it’s not like for another year or so. Um, but I need to write the script. I’m just starting right now writing. I feel I’m going to need all that time probably.”

    September 2014 interview:
    http://thetalkhouse.com/film/talks/rian-johnson-looper-talks-with-terry-gilliam-the-zero-theorem-for-the-talkhouse-film-podcast-part-1/
    http://thetalkhouse.com/film/talks/rian-johnson-looper-talks-with-terry-gilliam-the-zero-theorem-for-the-talkhouse-film-podcast-part-2/

    • June 19, 2015 at 4:31 pm
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      So shooting starts in September 2015, this totally could be for Episode VIII

      • June 19, 2015 at 4:52 pm
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        I’m always freaked out when a sequel starts shooting BEFORE the movie is even released.

        Except for LOTR, because rules change when you’re dealing with 12 books [not an exaggeration, LOTR seriously has 12 books within 3 volumes]

  • June 19, 2015 at 9:56 am
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    Or he just regrew his beard because he changed his mind about having one.

  • June 19, 2015 at 10:35 am
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    Beard Hype. It’s happening.

  • June 19, 2015 at 10:46 am
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    It could be for comic-con. This time it could be needed, not like in anaheim

    • June 20, 2015 at 7:11 am
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      They had a trailer ready for SWCA in order to capitalize on the attention that the event was already generating. Strike while the iron’s hot.

  • June 19, 2015 at 11:03 am
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    Pomojemawemmawaggawaggapomawammawampa

    • June 19, 2015 at 1:49 pm
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      Fee-Fi-Fo-Fannah?

  • June 19, 2015 at 11:09 am
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    I wonder if they are shooting a secret scene with a few cast members with a really big plot twist that they are trying to keep under wraps to avoid spoilers. If Luke is part of this, then it might explain the beard?

    • June 19, 2015 at 7:47 pm
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      “I am your father” 2.

  • June 19, 2015 at 11:14 am
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    …unless Lukes`s gonna look like Gandalf in Ep8 then this has to be re-shoots – which then clearly debunks MSW`s rumours…all exiting though!

    • June 19, 2015 at 2:42 pm
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      Spoiler – Luke falls taking down a demon-Rancor in TFA as the Fellowship of the Saber escape the bowels of Sullust. He returns in 8 as Luke the White to every one’s amazement.

  • June 19, 2015 at 12:04 pm
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    Given that VIII won’t release until May 2017, I wouldn’t expect filming to start until early next year, so I’d deffinitely say it’s for reshoots, unless the new trilogy will include post credit scenes.

    • June 19, 2015 at 10:11 pm
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      Like a post credit scene with Rey training hard and Luke looking on. She gets zapped by a training droid and Luke says, “Do or do not. There is no try.”

    • June 20, 2015 at 1:56 am
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      E7 – 20 month from start shooting to opening. E8 16 months from start shooting january 2016 till opening in May 2017? More probably they’ll start this fall

  • June 19, 2015 at 12:08 pm
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    This is the mystery box at work!

  • June 19, 2015 at 12:14 pm
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    According to some Hamill spent 6 months in London growing a beard for a 10 second part which required him standing on some steps and being given a lightsaber. Due to fan boy outrage this is just for a 5second reshoot of him saying ‘cheers love been looking for that, off you go then’. Could have just cgi the beard on his face…oh hang on tho that’s not practical effects, I stand corrected your honour.

  • June 19, 2015 at 12:24 pm
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    Cant see Episode 8 shooting until TFA has been in cinemas or it will give away the mystery box secrets (ie certain actors not on set for SOME reason). Must be for some re shoots. More Luke due to fans reaction or just debunking MSW rubbish like the breakdown of the teaser trailer before Anaheim??

  • June 19, 2015 at 12:29 pm
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    Im surprised nobody has stated that the beard was grown for a continuity effect. Maybe Luke will be training Daisy to officially become a Jedi Knight in EPVIII so hence why they needed to return to the island and the beard.

  • June 19, 2015 at 12:54 pm
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    And it seems hes still working his diet. its amazing to see the difference between him now and like even 2 years ago

  • June 19, 2015 at 12:57 pm
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    I was wondering too if they might add a scene or two on the Island if they indeed only have Luke at the end of the picture…..Due to the uproar heard afterward.

  • June 19, 2015 at 1:36 pm
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    I always imagined Maurice LaMarche to be black.

    • June 19, 2015 at 2:38 pm
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      ..like Lando’s brother

  • June 19, 2015 at 2:38 pm
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    I’m not sure what to think about this. I would guess it’s for reshoots, but as others have said, why would you need reshoots for a 10 second scene. Part of this makes me hopefull that the “absent Luke” rumour isn’t as true as has been thought. I’ve understood from the beginning that this movie will focus more on the new characters, but to have Luke in it only at the very end (discounting the flashback) to me negates the whole idea of having the OT characters come back in the first place. I’m not going to throw a baby fit and say that it will make the movie horrible, or that it would be the end of the world if the rumor is true, but again, as others have said, it seems like such a wasted opportunity if that is the case. I can only hope that the original characters at least have one scene together in the new movie, especially if it’s true that Han Solo is going to die. Either way, it’s going to seem like forever until December gets here, lol.

    • June 19, 2015 at 5:44 pm
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      Reshoots are not good news 6 months before release. Not sure why everyone is excited.

      • June 19, 2015 at 6:54 pm
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        Pick up shots are common where the director needs a few additional sceans added following the editing process. Complete re shoots and delays in release are a bad thing.

        I think people are just happy Luke might not be in this for just a few minuets at the end of the film, fingers crossed.

      • June 19, 2015 at 8:50 pm
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        Reshoots happen all the time during post-prod period. They’re basically “finishing touches” to improve on some stuff that may not have been satisfatory once brought to the studios.

      • June 19, 2015 at 10:53 pm
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        They’re pick-ups, not reshoots. When films are edited, it’s sometimes realized that a quick shot or character reaction is needed in a scene. They did this for the prequels, too, with the actors returning to film things like “Walk down this ramp” and “Look surprised”.

        • June 22, 2015 at 3:32 am
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          ha

  • June 19, 2015 at 2:39 pm
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    Obviously screwed up his one & only scene in the movie !!!Huh?? ( I’m looking at you MSW )

  • June 19, 2015 at 2:41 pm
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    I hope they do a Special Extended Edition.

    • June 19, 2015 at 2:52 pm
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      Where, at the end of the film, he simply says “Nah I don’t want that sabre any more, I built a better one, in my favourite color, green.” Rey looks pissed.

      • June 19, 2015 at 3:06 pm
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        Why can’t you people just LEAVE ME ALONE, slams door, Rey looks confused, roll titles.

  • June 19, 2015 at 3:20 pm
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    Best News since the rumor about one Scene Luke!

  • June 19, 2015 at 3:24 pm
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    he mentioned in the interview that he is also growing his pubes out.

    • June 19, 2015 at 5:14 pm
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      Force pubes. Grey and wirey.

      • June 20, 2015 at 11:13 am
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        I thought that hairy beast was going to be the end of me.

    • June 20, 2015 at 2:15 pm
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      Stay classy, San Diego…

  • June 19, 2015 at 4:54 pm
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    Star Wars
    Episode VIII:
    The Beard Grows Back.

    Or, as the film-crew will refer to it: ‘Beard’.

  • June 19, 2015 at 5:40 pm
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    He said he disliked it but he’s had it PLENTY of times before. I assumed he complained about the extent of the last beard and the inability to control it. But whatever.

  • June 19, 2015 at 5:55 pm
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    The beard is strong with this one. Love old man luke. Regular show needs to come back so he can do some skips work lol

  • June 19, 2015 at 5:58 pm
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    I heard production were concerned about the criticism over the leaks that he is only seen at the end, so they are adding more scenes. We’re basically writing the movie here.

    Personally I’m upset Jar Jar is only going to be in that one scene in the desert. Over to you JJ.

    • June 19, 2015 at 6:21 pm
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      We are SuperShadow!!

  • June 19, 2015 at 6:57 pm
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    Much to do about nothing.

  • June 19, 2015 at 7:44 pm
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    Not a fake. Whoa neelie.

  • June 19, 2015 at 7:58 pm
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    If Jar-Jar is in this movie, that MF better just be a puddle of orange goo! Jar -Jar Sucks Ass!!!

    • June 19, 2015 at 8:45 pm
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      “Meesa Supreme Big Chief SNOKE! Coming back from the dead onesss to avenge lil’ Anie! Woopie!!!”

  • June 19, 2015 at 10:49 pm
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    Im hoping JJ heard the uproar over Lukes lack of screen time and decided to add some..

    • June 19, 2015 at 11:40 pm
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      Wow! This article implies you grow a beard and look like vintage Luke Skywalker you can be alone with Daisy Ridley on a secluded island!? Hey Star Wars fanboys! I am on to something here even when C-3PO tells me the odds of Daisy and me hooking up — NEVER TELL ME THE ODDS KID! 😉

  • June 19, 2015 at 11:17 pm
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    No wories at all about luke’s screen time. Starwars was. All about the chemistry between luke leia ham chewie and the droids. They will be reunited fo an adventure, 100 percent shure.

    Act one: introduction with an adventure ( like : escaping from tattooine, hoth battle, freeing solo )

    Act two: search for luke ( like escaping the deathstar, search for yoda, captured by ewoks )

    Act three: conclusion last fight ( like deatstar attack, escape from bespin, deathstar attack)

    Luke will definatly join in act two.

    Act two: search fo luke

  • June 20, 2015 at 3:49 am
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    He’s probably just joining Duck Dynasty 🙂

  • June 20, 2015 at 3:49 am
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    Well, lets take it as a good sign that ol’ man Luke is staying around for much of the ST!

  • June 20, 2015 at 3:56 am
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    I’m soooo fuckking tired of waiting for this movie!!!! It’s been 3 long ass years and still we barely know wtf is going on?!! Come onnnnnn!!! I don’t give a fuck if it’s a spoiler my patience r done I was waiting even before it was announced I think we deserve a fucking explanation of a plot a poster extended trailer and a lot more. I’m sick and tired of reading rumors Nd bullshit. Nothing can match the feeling of seeing a new Star Wars movie. Please give us more JJ. U sneaky bastard!!!!!!

    • June 20, 2015 at 11:17 am
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      We’re on the home stretch now. Months will become weeks, until we are finally into single digits. To think that this time next year we will know what happened after Return Of The Jedi and the defeat of Vader and Palpatine.

      • June 20, 2015 at 8:10 pm
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        nah it’s still a looooong way off.

  • June 20, 2015 at 6:08 pm
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    If we hit the 150 days marker it will start to feel as a countdown for me, now it’s blunt torture!!!

  • June 22, 2015 at 1:32 am
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    Seems pretty late to do reshoots at this stage, but then again I don’t know how long it takes to shoot one scene then coat it with all the post-production bells and whistles:)

  • June 26, 2015 at 2:23 am
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    Fun to speculate on his beard it is. But it’s hilarious that some just can’t wait for the movie and need to have all the info about a movie before it shows. Patience!

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