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Mark Hamill Supports New ‘Star Wars’ Boss After Kathleen Kennedy’s Exit and ‘Last Jedi’ Issues: ‘I Can’t Think of Better Hands’ Than Dave Filoni

By Variety · 2026-04-07
Mark Hamill Supports New ‘Star Wars’ Boss After Kathleen Kennedy’s Exit and ‘Last Jedi’ Issues: ‘I Can’t Think of Better Hands’ Than Dave Filoni
Why it matters: Dave Filoni's new leadership role at Lucasfilm will directly influence the creative direction of upcoming 'Star Wars' projects.
Mark Hamill, the iconic Luke Skywalker actor, has publicly endorsed Dave Filoni as the new co-president and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm, expressing strong confidence in Filoni's leadership following Kathleen Kennedy's exit and past controversies surrounding 'The Last Jedi.' Hamill believes Filoni is the ideal choice to guide the future of the 'Star Wars' franchise.

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