Hamill said that when he finally read the script, he was stunned to learn he'd been cast as the lead What if Han Solo was the protagonist of Star Wars? That’s what Mark Hamill thought when he booked the sci-fi film.

Hamill discussed being cast in Star Wars: A New Hope while chatting with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett on their Smartless podcast. He started off by recalling: When I tested, I figured, ‘Oh, Harrison’s the leading man. I’m like, the annoying sidekick, right?’ ‘Cause I’m badgering him and all this stuff.

Harrison Ford's net worth in 2025 stands at an estimated $300 million, a testament to his legendary career spanning multiple blockbuster franchises. From Han Solo in Star Wars to I

The long-awaited film sees Ford play the President of the United States, who finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly international incident, with Anthony Mackie - having played Falcon in previous movies - now taking on the responsibility of Captain America left by Steve Rogers.

Mark Hamill looked back on his first audition with Harrison Ford for the 1977 film, Star Wars.The Wild Robot star in a conversation on the latest Smartless podcast episode, recalled his reaction

"I'm the annoying sidekick," Mark Hamill recalls, remembering his first impression of Luke Skywalker - and revealing how incredible Star Wars is.

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill was presenting the Best Film award at the BAFTAs when he suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction as his trousers started to fall down