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According to reports, at what point did Mark Hamill first learn that Darth Vader was Luke Skywalker's father in 'The Empire Strikes Back' (1980)?
Answer
While shooting the reveal scene itself
To preserve the secrecy of the twist, Hamill was reportedly kept in the dark until the moment the scene was actually shot, so his shocked reaction on camera was genuine.
💡 Did you know?
The Empire Strikes Back's "I am your father" reveal was so guarded that only three people knew the truth; even Mark Hamill wasn't told until filming.
Other options people guess
- Weeks earlier during script table reads
- During his original audition for the role
- After the movie had already wrapped production
Topics
- star-wars
- plot-twists
- actors
- 1980s
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