Star Wars: Mark Hamill shares rare unknown story about famous Star Wars scene

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mark Hamill has shared a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at a famous Star Wars scene being filmed. It shows him stood next to Han Solo star Harrison Ford on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Providing some previously unknown context behind the scene, Hamill wrote:“It was Harrison’s idea to hold hands so our movements would be consistent & Carrie's eye line would match up.” The 69-year-old actor added: “Other than this moment, we hardly ever held hands.” RELATED: Official Rise of Skywalker book answer burning Palpatine question In response, Joonas Suotamo – who played Chewbacca in the sequel trilogy –quipped: “Knowing this, I appreciate you holding my hand even more now.” Hamill reprised his role for the sequel trilogy and, most recently, for the final episode of The Mandalorian season two in a surprise that viewers branded “amazing”. Following the episode, Hamill was left blindside by praise heaped upon him by his co-star Ming-Na Wen, who described it as “one of the highlights of life” to share the screen with him.