Thescreescore – After nearly five decades embodying one of cinema’s most legendary heroes, Mark Hamill, the iconic actor behind Luke Skywalker, has finally pulled back the curtain on his absolute favorite line from the sprawling Star Wars saga. This revelation, coming 48 years after his debut as the farm boy who would become a Jedi Master in 1977’s A New Hope, offers a unique insight into the enduring legacy of the galaxy far, far away. Hamill, whose portrayal of Luke spanned multiple eras, including The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), and the sequel trilogy entries The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019), shared this personal tidbit during a recent interview.
During a conversation with Ash Crossan, conducted for thescreescore.com in anticipation of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, the discussion pivoted to the most memorable utterances from his extensive career. Hamill disclosed that the phrase holding a special place in his heart is none other than the perpetually ominous, "I have a very bad feeling about this." His affection for this particular quote stems not only from its inaugural delivery by Luke himself in A New Hope, but also from its remarkable tradition of appearing in some form within every single Star Wars cinematic installment.
This ubiquitous expression began its journey with Hamill’s Luke as the Millennium Falcon approached the Death Star, a harbinger of impending danger. It quickly became a recurring motif, with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) echoing the sentiment while trapped in the Death Star’s trash compactor. The tradition continued through the original trilogy, featuring Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) in The Empire Strikes Back and both C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and Han in Return of the Jedi.
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The prequel era faithfully maintained the phrase’s presence. Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) delivered it in The Phantom Menace (1999) and Revenge of the Sith (2005), while a young Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) uttered it in Attack of the Clones (2002).
In the more recent Disney-produced films, the quote’s evolution became even more creative. Han Solo revived the classic phrasing in The Force Awakens (2015), and Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) followed suit in The Rise of Skywalker (2019). However, other entries took a more nuanced approach. Rogue One (2016) saw K-2SO (Alan Tudyk) cut short with "I’ve got a bad feeling," while The Last Jedi (2017) ingeniously incorporated it through BB-8’s distinctive beeps. Perhaps the most charming twist came in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), where a youthful Han (Alden Ehrenreich) optimistically declared, "I’ve got a really good feeling about this." The phrase’s reach extends beyond the silver screen, with variations surfacing in numerous Star Wars television series, including Droids (1985-1986), Ewoks (1985-1986), The Clone Wars (2008-2020), and Star Wars Rebels (2014-2018).
While the Star Wars universe is brimming with unforgettable dialogue, "I have a very bad feeling about this" stands as a testament to its unique narrative function and cultural resonance. Its consistent presence and adaptive nature across nearly half a century of storytelling make it an exceptionally fitting choice for Hamill’s personal favorite, underscoring its profound impact on the saga’s identity.
Beyond his legendary turn as Luke Skywalker, Hamill’s career boasts a diverse array of iconic voice roles, notably his chilling portrayal of the Joker. Audiences will soon experience another facet of his vocal talent as he lends his voice to the Flying Dutchman in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, promising a fresh collection of memorable lines. The animated feature is slated for release on December 19.
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