Mark Hamill brought the power of the force to the red carpet of the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles Sunday.
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The 74-year-old actor, best known for playing Luke Skywalker across multiple Star Wars films, appeared dapper as he made his entrance into the proceedings with his daughter, actress Chelsea Hamill, 37.
The Oakland, California-born actor wore a black suit with a purple shirt and black tie as he posed for photographers at the Hollywood Palladium.
The politically-outspoken entertainer sported a goatee and rounded out his ensemble with reflective sunglasses at the award season event.
Chelsea donned an ethereal ensemble of a white satin maxi dress with a lace neckline and short puff sleeves.
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She wore her blonde locks down and a necklace at the daytime event in Southern California.
Mark Hamill, 74, brought the power of the force to the red carpet of the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles Sunday posing with daughter Chelsea, 37
The actor is also father to two sons with wife Marilou York, 71 - Nathan, 46, and Griffin, 42
The actor is also father to two sons with wife Marilou York, 71 - Nathan, 46, and Griffin, 42.
Mark told Variety in December that he contemplated retirement years back, but an exciting project got his artistic juices flowing again.
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'A few years ago, I started thinking, “I’ve done a lot, maybe it’s time to make a dignified exit,"' Hamill said.
He continued: 'As much as an actor appreciates a good entrance, you want to find a way to end your career in a way where you can hold your head high.'
Hamill said being cast in the role of Arthur Pym in the 2023 miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher reinvigorated his passion for acting.
'The real turning point for me was meeting Trevor Macy and Mike Flanagan about The Fall of the House of Usher,' Hamill said. 'That made me excited about performing again because it was a character part that would’ve been routine in voiceover.
'In voiceover, they don’t care what you look like, so you’re going to play many roles you’d never get on camera. They cast with their ears, not their eyes.'
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Hamill said that looking back, he's a bit surprised by his own longevity in show business.
The Oakland, California-born actor was dapper in a black suit with a purple shirt and black tie as he posed for photographers at the Hollywood Palladium
Chelsea donned an ethereal ensemble of a white satin maxi dress with a lace neckline
Hamill in December admitted he's a bit surprised by his own longevity in show business
The Hollywood staple wore sunglasses as he made his entrance into the event
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Hamill became a household name playing the the role of Jedi savior Skywalker in films such as 1977's Star Wars, 1980's The Empire Strikes Back and 1983's Return of the Jedi
'When you’re in your 20s and 30s, it’s hard to think of yourself in your 50s and 60s,' Hamill said, 'but I certainly didn’t think I’d be on camera as long as I’ve been.'
In the interview, Hamill was asked about a business alliance between Disney with OpenAI, opening the door for fan-generated AI scenes using Star Wars characters and locales.
'It’s fascinating to see it develop, and I’m also apprehensive about how it will be used,' said Hamill.
The actor, who became a household name playing the the role of Jedi savior Skywalker in films such as 1977's Star Wars, 1980's The Empire Strikes Back and 1983's Return of the Jedi, said he was taken aback by the way AI is being integrated into show business.
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'The story of the AI-generated actress that got signed by a major agency is mind-boggling,' Hamill said. 'Is she going to stay 33, or whatever her age is, forever?'
'It’s obviously hard to predict the future, but I guess I’m gonna have to talk to my family about if they want me to be in a Star Wars movie 30 years from now after I’m gone,' he said.