In a trailer for his new movie, The Machine, Mark Hamill seems to be having a terrific time in his first live-action film since Star Wars. With a career in the film industry spanning six decades and over three hundred roles, it's surprising how uncommon it's been for the legendary actor to appear in live-action when not playing Luke Skywalker. Hamill has built his career primarily in voice acting, becoming equally endeared to fan communities for his reoccurring role as the Joker.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Hamill has also appeared in a plethora of other projects with his voice, including Invincible and The Sandman, most recently. However, a role in a Star Wars project is difficult to shake. With millions of people so familiar with the actor as one character, finding ways to uniquely appear on-screen can be challenging. In the '80s, Mark Hamill found it difficult to find film roles due to this reason.
From the trailer, viewers can assume the film will be a wild ride of action and comedy. Fans, who are well acquainted with Hamill's sense of humor from various interviews and social media interactions, immediately noted that it looked like the actor was having a blast. Hamill seems unlikely to pivot to serious dramas, but it's possible the actor could find a new niche in live-action comedies. The Machine will primarily highlight Hamill's comedic abilities.
Why Casting Mark Hamill In Comedy Movies Is The Perfect Call Mark Hamill is a character on his own, constantly doing impressions and voices to entertain his audiences. It seems perfectly fitting the actor could do this on the big screen. Hamill's Star Wars co-star, Harrison Ford, has also recently found some success in the comedy series, Shrinking.
What does since Star Wars even mean here?
I really liked Comic Book: the movie
What about John Carpenter's Body Bags,and The Guyver? Just off the top of my head.
Since which Star Wars?