Editing Luke Skywalker (section)

===''The Force Awakens'' (2015)===
Luke's lack of screen time in ''[[The Force Awakens]]'' was due to concerns by screenwriter [[Michael Arndt]] that his presence would distract from Rey, leading to an agreement that he be removed from the screen and instead become a [[plot device]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |date=December 20, 2015 |title=J.J. Abrams explains R2-D2's closing scene in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' |url=https://ew.com/article/2015/12/20/jj-abrams-answers-burning-question-about-r2-d2-star-wars-force-awakens/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Keyes |first=Rob |date=2015-12-20 |title=Luke Skywalker's Role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens Explained |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-7-luke-skywalker-role-explained/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> Hamill attended meetings for script readings, and helped conceal Luke's role in the film; instead of dialogue, he read stage directions. According to director and co-writer [[J. J. Abrams]], this allowed Hamill to remain involved and his reading helped make a "better experience for everyone."<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |date=April 4, 2016 |title=Star Wars The Force Awakens: Mark Hamill's secret role in the table read revealed |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/04/04/star-wars-force-awakens-jj-abrams-mark-hamill-table-read/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}</ref>