Mark Hamill against the Star Wars “deepfake”, wants a new actor for Luke Skywalker

In recent weeks, the debate on the use of artificial intelligence to rejuvenate some actors for various productions has intensified, and now it is Mark Hamill, the star of Star Wars, who gives his opinion on the so-called “deepfake”, obviously leaving is against to its use in the science fiction franchise created by George Lucas.

In a recent interview, Mark Hamill talks about his future in Star Warsthis after participating in ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ on Disney+, productions in which the so-called “deepfake” technique was used to rejuvenate his face, and make it look the same as seen in the trilogy original of this saga.

In the aforementioned conversation, the actor was asked about a possible return to the franchise, even the artist reveals that some have told him that with “deepfake” technology he could make an entire series like Luke SkywalkerHowever, Mark Hammill He emphasizes that it’s not necessary to make a production centered around the legendary Jedi, and even less using the aforementioned artificial intelligence.

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Mark Hamill points out that it was quite strange to see his young self in the Star Wars franchise ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Book Of Boba Fett’, so in this interview the actor indicates that in case Star Wars requires a production of a young Luke Skywalker, he should hire another actor to play him and not resort to the ” fake deep”.

They say, oh, now you’ll be able to do a whole series of Luke after ‘Return of the Jedi,’ I’m like, I don’t think so,” says the artist.

THE The Star Wars star has made his stance on the use of artificial intelligence very clear to showcase young versions of some of the most recognized actors in this George Lucas-created franchise, a comment that pretty much rules out this artist’s return for any future production on the Disney+ service is tremendous.

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Everything seems to point to it Luke Skywalker it will not appear in future productions that it prepares lucasfilm for the mouse company’s streaming service, and for now the closest title to hit this platform is the live action “Ahsoka,” a production starring actress Rosario Dawson.

It is worth mentioning that in addition to the production of ‘Ahsoka’, Star Wars has confirmed a new season for ‘The Mandalorian’, ‘The Bad Batch’ and ‘Andor’, titles that do not currently have a precise release date to reach Disney +, however they are expected to be incorporated into the platform during 2024.