<P> During the filming of the original Star Wars trilogy, George Lucas informed Hamill that he would be needed to reprise the role when he was middle aged . Lucas further explained that his role as Luke would be handing "Excalibur to the next generation". Hamill had no reaction at the time, as he thought of making Star Wars films decades in the future as an abstract concept . Hamill learned of the sequel trilogy over the summer of 2012 at a Star Wars celebration during lunch where Lucas told him one was in development . Hamill recalled shaving his beard to portray The Trickster in The Flash, then letting it grow back for the filming of his scenes . </P> <P> Luke's lack of screen time in The Force Awakens was due to concerns by screenwriter Michael Arndt that his presence would mean the audience would have less interest in protagonist Rey, leading to an agreement that he be removed from the plot and instead become a plot device . Hamill attended meetings for script readings, and helped conceal Luke's role in the film; instead of dialogue, he read stage directions . Abrams said it allowed him to remain involved and that his reading helped make a "better experience for everyone ." </P> <P> In the prequel film, Revenge of the Sith, Luke is born to Senator Padmé Amidala along with his twin sister, Leia . Following Padmé's death on Polis Massa and his father's turn to the dark side of the Force, Luke is taken by Obi - Wan Kenobi to Tatooine, where Luke is adopted by his father's stepbrother, Owen Lars, and Owen's wife, Beru Whitesun . </P> <P> Introduced in the 1977 film Star Wars, the character represents the hero archetype of "the young man, called to adventure, the hero going out facing the trials and ordeals, and coming back after his victory with a boon for the community". </P>

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