Mark Hamill's Hilarious Star Wars Audition Story: Harrison Ford Was 'No Help Whatsoever'

Mark Hamill Recalls Harrison Ford's Hilarious Lack of Help During His Star Wars Audition In a recent interview on the TODAY Show's Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist, actor Mark Hamill shared a humorous anecdote about his Star Wars audition. Hamill recalled the experience of auditioning alongside Harrison Ford, who played Han Solo. The video features a black and white clip from the audition itself, showing a young Hamill delivering his lines. Hamill described the experience, saying, "It was Harrison playing Han Solo, and me playing Luke. And I'm thinking, 'Is this like a parody? I mean, who talks like this?'" He then revealed that when he asked Ford for advice, Ford's response was simply, "'Hey kid, let's just get it done, alright?'" Hamill concluded with a laugh, "So he was no help whatsoever." This lighthearted story offers a glimpse into the early days of Star Wars and the dynamic between two iconic actors. It highlights the often-unseen aspects of filmmaking and provides a memorable anecdote for fans.