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'Star Wars Episode 9' Release Date, Spoilers, News & Update: Mark Hamill Teases Luke Skywalker's Return, Confirms 'Episode 8' Finished Shooting?

'Star Wars Episode 9' Release Date, Spoilers, News & Update: Mark Hamill Teases Luke Skywalker's Return, Confirms 'Episode 8' Finished Shooting?

The world already knows that Mark Hamill will return as Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars Episode 8", since the sequel will follow the events that took place in "The Force Awakens". But will the Last Jedi still appear in "Star Wars Episode 9"? It looks like there will be more of Hamill's iconic character in the Colin Trevorrow film.

Luke Skywalker's infuriatingly brief appearance in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has led to fans hoping that the Last Jedi will play a bigger role in the sequel. Mark Hamill himself even joked about wanting to do more in "Star Wars Episode 8." However, now it looks like he will also be a part of "Star Wars Episode 9".

Mark Hamill Shaves His 'Star Wars Episode 8' Beard, Teases Facial Hair's Return In 'Star Wars Episode 9'

The "Star Wars Episode 8" actor has just said goodbye to his beard by posting a video on Twitter. Mark Hamill shared that he has been growing the beard since May last year but confirms that he will grow it again when Luke Skywalker returns in "Star Wars Episode 9".

This is certainly good news for Luke Skywalker fans who are looking forward to more of the Jedi in "Star Wars Episode 9". But wait, if Mark Hamill is already shaving his beard, does that mean "Star Wars Episode 8" has already wrapped filming?

Mark Hamill Shaves His Beard, 'Star Wars Episode 8' Officially Wrapped Filming?

Some fans were quick to speculate that Mark Hamill is already shaving his beard because "Star Wars Episode 8" has already finished shooting. However, it is possible that the actor has already filmed all of his scenes but the rest of the cast and crew will continue working on the sequel.

"Star Wars Episode 8" is directed by Rian Johnson and will premiere on December 17, 2017. "Star Wars Episode 9" is scheduled for release in 2019.

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