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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kathryn Vann

Mark Hamill nearly turned latest role because of gun violence: ‘It’s one of the worst aspects of American life’

Mark Hamill almost turned down his role in dystopian thriller The Long Walk because of his distaste for gun violence.

The actor, 73, who portrayed Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, is outspoken in his criticism of guns and has previously turned down violent roles that he deemed excessive, such as The Human Centipede 2.

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