"We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my deal is, I had my time. I'm appreciative of that, but I really think they should focus on the future and all the new characters.

The actor explains why he's not interested in appearing in the upcoming Star Wars films — even as a Force Ghost.

While Daisy Ridley’s Rey will usher in a new era for Star Wars with the upcoming New Jedi Order film, fans won’t be seeing the return of Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker in the said project. His character bid adieu to the franchise after Star Wars: The Last Jedi,