Mark Hamill on Star Citizen, Wing Commander and Star Wars

PC Gamer talks to Mark Hamill about his work on Star Citizen's 'Squadron 42' module, his career, fandom and more.
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[@AzimovTube]

"I'm not even authorised to tell you I'm in episode seven" Hah crafty old Hamill.

[@FaintinglifeJBS]

+Azimov Valinor A slight technicality in terms of words, haha love it

[@oBCHANo]

+J BS If the producers actually cared they wouldn't accept that was just a "technicality".

[@praxuschannel]

+oBLACKIECHANoo They did care, that's why we only saw this interview after the NDA expired.

[@oBCHANo]

Praxus Point is that they wouldn't see it as a technicality if this came out early. Any normal human being would take that as an admission of being in episode 7, so the producers wouldn't let him get away with it.

[@davidriemaker]

+oBLACKIECHANoo well ... his name is on the movie poster ...

[@ArtbyAtlas]

Mark Hamil's humility in spite of his greatness is amazing.

[@senseishu937]

humility?

[@BiscuitDelivery]

He's no diva. Hamill has a reputation for being very approachable despite being one of the most well known actors of all time.

[@Suisyo]

There's a video where the actors/actresses of The Last Jedi are in a compliment battle, where they have to read actual compliments from fans posted online. His reactions to these compliments were so incredible. He seemed so genuinely shocked, and humbled. At one point it looked like he might start tearing up. Seeing that moved me, to see someone of his level of fame react like he couldn't believe or handle the impact of the kind words of his fans was beautiful.

[@echelon2k8]

greatness?

[@Ihatemylife7105]

Suisyo He is an actor...

[@candiduscorvus]

Why can't more celebrities be as professional and humble and genuine as Mark Hamill?

[@obiken55]

Oh isnt that the truth!

[@P.Whitestrake]

Humble? I kinda doubt that. He made fun of Trump's grandson when the little kid was wearing a Star Wars costume on that kid's Star Wars-themed birthday party during the height of the anti-Trump thing. I mean, mock Trump all he wants, I don't care. I didn't even vote for Trump. However, leave his little grandchild out of it. He should've realised that, considering he's a grandpa too. Other than that, I agree he's such a professional actor. I love him more as The Joker than Luke Skywalker, though.

[@Daemus_TV]

mark hamill is getting more and more awesome as he gets older

[@TehJumpingJawa]

he certainly comes across as being more approachable, and dare I say humble, than Mr Ford.

[@SpyzacFilms]

+TehJumpingJawa Better *Ford* that to him, Maybe I can *Hamill* an address.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

+TehJumpingJawa Yea but Ford is famously bad in interviews :D

[@Lexyvil]

+Daemus_TV I agree. He was awesome and memorable as luke, but then we stopped hearing from him for years on TV, he comes back with a bang. It's comparable too: he vanishes to train in the sequel and comes back more awesome in The Return of the Jedi.

[@theclawyaww3740]

+BlatentlyFakeName lately Ford has been crushing it on star wars 7 interviews

[@g0os1e]

This interview could've gone on for hours and I would have been the happiest person alive.

[@vdashgaming]

+g0os1e I HIGHLY suggest listening to the 3 part episode of Fatman on Batman he did with Kevin Smith. THE FEELS!

[@kerred]

listen to him on the podcast talkin toons

[@vdashgaming]

Oh yeah I forgot about that! Thanks for the reminder!

[@MsLm97]

+g0os1e watch the Star Wars celebration panels too, there's a bunch of them out there and each is like an hour long, it's great :)

[@g0os1e]

Thanks guys.

[@Perjoss]

Talented and humble guy, Mark Hamill

[@xotube2206]

The studio doesn't tho..

[@edstar83]

Jedi for life.

[@Omaricon]

Wow, he did a great Harrison Ford without even trying.

[@papahuge]

+Omricon He's an excellent actor!

[@mkooij]

+Omricon that was exactly what I was th inking!

[@ChrissyCourtney]

+Omricon He slipped into a perfect young Mark Hamill in the same sentence

[@DJ_NOOB]

+Omricon lol so true!

[@lolwhatidk]

+Omricon Just like Harrison Ford!

[@danniruthvan3265]

Mark Hamill is so versatile. Who else plays iconic live action, cartoon, and video game characters?

[@robertcaie8157]

when s42 comes out, whenever that may be, it's going to blow people's minds. I think it'll become an iconic game

[@niklasdahlgren7641]

@@meuheyWell, we have no idea if it will be a GOOD icon, or a bad one. Hopefully a good one.

[@psykosmach6132]

We held the line!

[@dejureclaims8214]

Mark always manages to make the answers more interesting than the questions deserve.

[@rokky6053]

De Jure Claims ikr, he's such a good story teller,I could even listen to him talk about taxes for hours

[@markdevlin150]

That's how it should be done.

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Well stated.

[@Kamidake83]

Woooo! Mark Hamill! You made for an iconic Joker!

[@etherspin]

+Kamidake83 he would have made for an awesome joker opposite affleck if he could slim down for it .

[@rammur]

+Tim Marshall meh he cant do that he is already the prankster in the flash hehe so he still in the dc universe :D

[@rammur]

+Gold Rock or trickster whetever he is called

[@moonwalkerforevermjkingofk7478]

luke skywalker ?!

[@KWHere2]

+liz SALCEDO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[@yobro1236]

Wait a minute. Darth Vader was in the navy?!

[@thegamesgeek994]

yobro 126 One of the finest star pilots the galaxy has ever scene.

[@ricksanchez1079]

Luke I am your CO, clean the head.

[@BNuts]

Indeed. The Imperial Navy.

[@chrismc410]

@@BNuts Republic too.

[@GhibliNova]

He was a general if Irc

[@mouseno4]

It is very surprising someone so famous can be so humble and genuine. This guy makes more money that i will ever see in my life time, yet he spends the time every single day to talk to his fans on Twitter. He isnt paid for that. He has no obligation to do that whatsoever. It is something he himself chooses to do. And i am absolutely ecstatic that people in this world are like him. I bow to you sir.

[@angiemccartney]

true

[@WeirdTale]

mouseno4 Luke Skywalker. Let that sink in.

[@glardian966]

He was paid 1.5 mil for his role in the force awakens. Think about his role and youll realize, the man was paid over a million dollars to turn around................

[@EmeraldView]

@@glardian966, Damn it. Where can I get that kind of work?

[@glardian966]

EmeraldView, became famous

[@jubeikibagami1601]

Mark Mamill was the ultimate Joker. His voice haunts me 20 years later! "Ohhh Batsey!" No one EVER called Batman Batsey before that. It changed everything. Add Harley Quinn out of the blue and he suddenly became the coolest Joker ever. Period. Thank you Mark Hamill! Your legacy will live on in multiple stories forever. May the force be with you.

[@vedomedo]

That little Joker chuckle

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

+vedomedo Ikr?

[@Areanyusernamesleft]

+vedomedo Fairly good Harrison Ford impersonation too. :)

[@thepiratejosh]

+vedomedo haha, i noticed the same thing

[@jeremyking9108]

As soon as I heard it I scrolled down to see if someone else noticed and you were the 3rd comment. I am proud my son.

[@thepiratejosh]

He gives such a great interview, he clearly doesn't care about proving anything and is very honest and friendly.

[@GrimGearheart]

All the people complaining about the game not being out yet need to remember Mark's words..."Do you want it now? Or do you want it AWESOME?"

[@lodunost]

I would like it in a reasonable amount of time. Fashioned correctly without these extensions. For the money they have gotten they could have easily had the expertise to get this game in a solid working state. But dumb decisions like buying a game engine that is 32 bit without understanding it's limitations is one step. Anyone could have told Chris that hey buddy you're going to need a 64 bit. Not to mention feature creep. You realize they sourced out for STAR MARIENE? An that studio finished it then SC & Chris decided to scrap it all. I played that and it was decent. I'm sure it has something to do with "Unified Rig." Don't even get me started on procedural planets. The project has been restarted 2 times I believe. This game wont be done for years. By that time I think that most of this tech that they spent inventing will be overshadowed and done by others. Honestly, we are already seeing it in other games. Excuses like it's an unfamiliar engine only work for so long. 10 years isn't the worst part. The worst part is being 10 years and no semblance of being complete. An ALPHA is where you polish and optimize. it's the last 20 percent being generous. For most companies it's the last 10 percent. I still love the game but dying just getting out of a seat is a real issue. Ship blowing up for no reason is an issue. There are so many issues mate.

[@chrishawk93]

Great interview. Mark is such a great voice actor, just hear him imitate different people on the spot it's awesome. Personally I'm looking most forward to Star Citizen the multiplayer part, but I'm definitely getting more hyped for Squadron 42 as well.

[@PetersonZF]

I'm the other way around! I'll happily play the multiplayer, but I've been waiting years for some new Chris Roberts storytelling!

[@Drrolfski]

He looks like a guy from a seventies scifi movie. I'm not allowed to tell you which one.

[@Totikki_]

+rolf ski Pretty sure you mean Star.... trek

[@whiskeyjuliet]

+rolf ski Was it a horror movie called Blue Harvest?

[@koalaotter5790]

Friday the 13th maybe?

[@sw1000xg]

+rolf ski Jar Jar Binks?

[@elmohead]

+rolf ski War of the Stars is the name of the movie.

[@thedarkflowkiller]

Omfg 12:51 Litterally the best Harrison Ford impression i've heard.

[@corynorris66]

Mark Hamill has my utmost respect, he's got my favor in everything he does, and I feel for him with the whole Star Wars debacle.

[@grayheadedgamer]

So excited!!!!

[@ATF2099]

+Mike Longscope always sunny

[@chriszewski]

+ATF2099 BASEketball

[@ColinPatrickWeiss]

wow, that Harrison Ford voice was SPOT ON!

[@biggee316]

Mark is a very humble, very intelligent and talented guy. Now he's been involved in the creation of two works of genius that will revolutionize yet another industry... first it was the movie industry with George Lucas and Episode IV and now it will be the gaming industry with Chris Roberts and Star Citizen.

[@8Paul7]

What a legend! Really amazing interview with an amazing guy.

[@JohnRSippy]

What a really great interview! Its really, really cool to see such an iconic actor talk about their work in such a down-to-earth way, and that Harrison Ford impression followed up by "young Mark" voice was fantastic! Thanks, Mark Hamill, and thanks to everyone else that made this happen!

[@supermonkey321]

I've always heard that he's an extremely nice guy, and it really comes through in interviews. Even if he wasn't Luke freaking Skywalker, you still couldn't help but like him.

[@terrenceoleary6054]

"When they did the movie version of Wing Commander, they did the younger versions of all of us. Freddie Prinze played me; we're mistaken for each other all the time so that's a natural choice." Mark, you da man. So much good quotables in this interview. I will forever more call you Grandpa Simpson.

[@Gallyga]

Mark Hamill is just a bloody great bloke, isn't he?

[@spoton7461]

I really liked the way you ended the interview. Mark Hamills statement on how he thanked the fans, backers of this new effort was indeed nice. I think this interview brought out some of his better qualities as a person not just an actor. Thank you.

[@ubberJakerz]

2:55 The joker laugh sneaks in o.o

[@FurballHero]

step aside EA, make room for a true AAA.

[@scurvymouth]

3 years later...

[@waddup5563]

IT"S RELEASED

[@scurvymouth]

in the alpha build looool

[@waddup5563]

Psst PTU ..... LOL but seriously at least i can live out my dream

[@scurvymouth]

can you? i've been reading reviews saying it's a glitchy unplayable mess. I went and looked right after you said it was out.

[@Shankovich]

Can we just have a 1+ hour interview of Hamill? Love this guy.

[@kidwajagstang]

Shankovich there’s one on the Star Wars official channel :) he’s answering questions from a live audience for over an hour

[@delkenobi]

I love this guy. He's been a part of my earliest memories. Such a talented and humble human being....

[@momo0451]

holy shit, Mark does a spot on Harrison Ford!

[@michaelgoldsmith9359]

He always does

[@MrOverDroid]

I'm soo glad to see you Mark Hamill making Star Citizen a great production to play and enjoy every scene !

[@TheAnesthetics]

Its funny to hear Mark Hamill talking about how he was worried that people would hate his Joker. His voice is so iconic, I hope he isn't too humble to understand how amazing his Joker is.

[@AneudiD78]

I love the trivial knowledge that actors say on these behind the scene moments. This is a a joy to watch.

[@Splashbang_OW]

You can tell that he still loves the Star Wars universe, the way he lights up when talking about Star Wars. I'd support Hamill regardless of what role he takes, cause he's just that good of an actor.

[@idarknight2123]

His voice is totally amazing, I would like to see him in more movies/tv shows. Amazing actor!

[@MentyEsquire]

He's such a legend. I think I am most excited about seeing Luke in VII out of everything I anticipate in the new film. I really hope we get to see him go full Jedi Master at some point and see him kick ass with a lightsaber.

[@trexslapfight]

Mark is the freaking man. His Joker will always be my favorite in any form of media.

[@rflynn1974]

Mark Hamil is impossible to hate

[@BrainyCesarin1]

Mark you are a great person in this world!!!. May the Force be with you, always and forever!!!.

[@razorback0z]

Hes a bloody legend. So good to see him firmly back in the spotlight.

[@citizensanteri474]

Thanks Mark for participating in SC ! as well as star wars!

[@bojankotur4613]

5 years later and Star Citizen is still officially not released :-D Anyway, a couple of days ago I wanted to show my son the intro to Wing Commander IV and I couldn't believe how bad the part where the stealth ships attack was! Back in the day, I thought that was the best thing ever!

[@tiefensucht]

2 years later, Squadron 42 is still not out.

[@Renegade322]

... he thought he would make a bad joker, damn

[@cubixsquid3575]

+The Croaker Then he became one of the best, in one of the best series.

[@quintonthevillain2745]

+Squid|XxEmeraldSquidxX|Empire Sir, I do believe you meant he became THE default Joker.

[@cubixsquid3575]

***** Makes so much more sense

[@ConorChaos]

+Grizzly Melon Exactly. Mark Hamill IS the Joker.

[@TQuast]

+The Croaker Though to be fair, he was following up after Tim Curry. I'd be a little intimidated too.

[@joemutt359]

Oh God I'm so hyped for Star Citizen, it has it all, even Mark Hamill, I mean: please don't suck...please... Mark Hamill, though: best guy EVER.

[@wanderer4126]

This dude looks alot like Luke Skywalker

[@woolver42]

+Wanderer Yeah, funny how these coincidences work out.

[@vinvic1578]

+woolver42 I bet Luke in the new Star Wars looks just like him

[@spacepopefrancis6102]

+Wanderer If you still haven't caught on to their sarcasm, he did play Luke Skywalker.

[@vinvic1578]

+SpacePopeFrancis I think he himself was sarcastic :P

[@spacepopefrancis6102]

Welp, I thought I heard a distant whoosh.

[@kael13]

Could listen to Mark all day. What a cool guy.

[@jonkrieger5271]

You are great Mark Hamil! Luke Skywalker was and still is my favorite hero of all time, thank you for making his character come alive back in the day. Excited to see what you do in the new SW movies!!!!

[@brajuhani]

So... How did you like the new movies? Do you like the part Luke had in them?

[@Dictator93]

Fantastic interview. I really loved the stories, mannerisms, everything. Hamill is a great guy.

[@Sulucion6Tone]

This video is Epic! - So sick hearing Hamill talk about this. Please do more!

[@Mithrus]

This was a rare, enjoyable interview. Thanks for making this.

[@MagicAccent]

It cannot be overstated how awesome Mark Hamill is.

[@jamiecoxe7327]

This is a great interview. I really enjoyed it.

[@sylent6]

I feel like a kid again watching Mr. Hamill give this interview. Good ol Wing Commander. ..those were the days

[@kevincruz7958]

I've seen other interviews with him and he's always so welcoming and detailed like this. I really think it would be amazing to have a conversation with him.

[@markdavenportjr5129]

great interview! I'm glad hes busy like crazy this year :)

[@MO-dv6qy]

After 7 years, we don't even know when or someday this game will be ready, welcome to Star Citizen 42😁

[@Shinod]

This man is a living legend.

[@c.s.k.5813]

Mark Hamill is casted?! Now I'm REALLY sold!!!!

[@DjangoLowe]

+C.S. K. Become a Star Citizen and get 5,000 free Credits robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist?referral=STAR-2ZTY-RWFC There are discount packages available for 30 usd (+ vat when required). There are 1000 packages every day at 9 am EST till the 29th of November. robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Packages/Star-Citizen-Starter they go quick.

[@thevoidreturnsnull62]

+C.S. K. And Gary Oldman (Commissioner Gordon, Sirius Black, etc), Gillian Anderson (Scully from The X-Files), John Rhys-Davies (Gimli), and Andy Serkis (Gollum). As well as a few others.

[@rasheedqe]

+TheVoidReturnsNull Damn they went all out. I seen a lot of movies with less star power.

[@Shervy2k]

what a professional and true gentleman... Appreciates his fans and the art. Humble and not stuck up. Genuine. Great vid thanks!

[@MetaCitizen]

Wow what a goldmine of an interview, I am so excited for everything this man has going on right now. So cool.

[@FrazzleCat]

It's great seeing him back for this.

[@artofox]

I LOVE YOU MARK!

[@vinvic1578]

+Dorin “Nandi” Velovar can I too?

[@artofox]

+Vinvic1 are you Mark?

[@VermillionCain]

Awesome interview! Great Job!

[@TheSneezingMonkey]

It's awesome that he's back on this project. Loved him in Wing Commander...!

[@WertzuHun]

1:45 Jonathan Rhys Davis talking with Mark Hamill!!! Such awesomeness!!!

[@lulubeloo]

i shit you not, the last time i saw Mark Hamill was in the old Star Wars movies. I'm now seeing him for the 1st time since then and he got me thinking about life in general...damn, time sure flies.

[@Staticbroom]

That might be the coolest Mark Hamill interview I've seen. He's always relaxed. But usually there's a crowd screaming, or an interviewer that won't shut up and let him talk, etc. Excellent interview.

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Playing Wing Commander III right now for the first time since the 90's and really enjoying it. Got it through Origins Access and it is running flawlessly on my Win10 machine.

[@dougc190]

Watching this makes me remember how excited I was for this game, it's sad for me I probably won't play it even though I'm one of the original backers. I just don't play video games anymore unfortunately, I have other things like a child and a wife to take care of, I don't have time to spend in front of a computer screen anymore

[@lodunost]

How about 2 years later? You have any time now to spawn in and die in your ship before you even take off? Or die getting out of the bed? Hell just getting stuck?

[@dougc190]

@@lodunost 2 years later the kids older I'm older but for the work I do I'm gone for the week. And I'd rather spend time with him and my wife than playing a video game

[@lodunost]

@@dougc190 Good attentive parents are hard to come by these days. Don't work too hard and don't skip leg day. You don't want to be one of those dads. 👍

[@drhoads08]

Can't believe it is 5.5 years later and I am still waiting to play this game. I dont even care about the multiplayer!! Just give me squadron 42!!!

[@exituscaeli959]

Hi Mark! Totally awesome having you here.

[@taylormaines9909]

Mutherfucking Luke Skywalker and Gimli in the same scene.

[@ChiefX]

+Taylor Maines Since Wing Commander 3 ;)

[@avonray2469]

gary oldman is in it too as well as gillian anderson

[@MrFiddleedee]

+Avon Ray gary oldman cross dressing as an fbi agent?

[@Andrew_-eu6fj]

+Taylor Maines Let's also not forget Tom Wilson (Biff) in WC3/4 ;)

[@Ariana321]

+Taylor Maines Luke Skywalker, Commissioner Gordon, Gimli, Gollum, Davos Seaworth, Asha/Yara Greyjoy, and fucking Captain Titus of the Ultramarines all in one game. Hell of a cast.

[@mattf1083]

Love Mark Hamill, you can tell he is genuine with his responses. His engagement with people in interviews and conversation points towards a man with an affinity towards loving human interaction. My kind of dude.

[@Haan22]

*Happy dance* Glad you're back Mark!

[@vivenkeful]

omg that Harrison imitation was amazing!! :D I just love Mark. He is so nice and talented.

[@PhobosDDeimos]

Mark Hamil's Harrison Ford impression is the greatest xD He did it on Colbert, too. Simply amazing!

[@lovethatmagic]

Besdies how wonderfully humble Mr Hamill is here I love that fact they didn't even ask about his comic book past....or that he voice the infamous Joker, but he still throws it in when he goes off on a tangent lol :P

[@CryingPanSFX]

that was a damn good interview

[@EmeraldView]

Mark Hamil is so cool. Truly a man (an actor) of the people. I may get this game, if it EVER releases, just because he's in it.

[@pat59200]

Thank you Mark!

[@WaycoolMick]

Very enjoyable interview,.

[@unacomn]

Great interview. Well done PCG.

[@Ner-vod]

I'm in love with Mark Hamill.

[@nathanieltheanimal9450]

Mark Hamill is a truly brilliant man, he's super humble and an amazing actor.

[@estudiordl]

I got Wing Commander 3 recently on GOG, see him, that bring me here. And holy moly, he is back!

[@chrismystic9034]

What a humble guy! Cant wait to see mark in squadron 42!

[@Henbot]

great interview

[@thejanusproject32]

whoooa, within the first like 2 minutes, you see Mark and John back together again! Wing Commander days revisited!

[@steveseiler8782]

thank you mark big fan cheers

[@billc7356]

Awesome interview.

[@EvilMerlin]

Just waiting for the Derek Smart support group to show up and tell us Mark Hamill cannot be right about C. Roberts.

[@RajafaMitswuey]

+Evil Merlin He doesn't have a support group, just a bunch of alternate accounts lol

[@LongscopeTV]

+Rajafa Mitswuey And Manzes

[@RajafaMitswuey]

Mike Longscope yup xD

[@xylem5404]

+Evil Merlin Croberts is a trainwreck and the entire project is already looking shakey. Mark is an amazing guy but he has nothing to do with feature-bloat-dread that is already making its way across on the horizon. DS is an attention-whore, no doubt, but everything he has been predicting lately has come to fruition.

[@EvilMerlin]

+Jase T Trainwreck? Whatever man. He makes mistakes of course, but he also makes damn good games. Predicting? Like what? The collapse of the grey market? EVERYONE knew that one was coming eventually. Is the game delayed? Yep. But have you even tried Alpha 2.0 yet? I have. And its amazing.

[@1911Handcannon]

Mark Hamill helped define my childhood: Star Wars, Wing Commander (3,4, Prophecy), Guyver, etc. He continues to do the same for my 2 year old son on the animated series, Transformers Rescue Bots as the voice of Woodrow Burns. I can't wait to play Star Citizen even more now, knowing he and John Rhys Davies both have a part to play again. Might as well get "Thomas 'Biff/Maniac' Wilson" too.

[@ConnorEllisMusic]

I like how Freddie Prinze ended up playing Kanan Jariss im Star Wars Rebels after playing Mark Hamils younger character in Wing Commander.

[@Suedeash]

So glad Mark got into shape for these new SW movies if nothing else, he's never looked better imho - it helps that he's just bloody awesome

[@Eriksen121]

The Legend Mark Hamill!! love this mans work