Sebastian Stan Talks To ‘Esquire’ About Playing a Young Luke Skywalker

Sebastian Stan bears a striking resemblance to a young Mark Hamill which resulted in persistent rumors of taking on the role of Luke Skywalker at some point which the actor addressed in recent episode of Esquire.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star said in the special segment, where he was directed to react to headlines and memes about himself, that read “Fans Demand Sebastian Stan As The Character Of Luke Skywalker In The Mandalorian,”  “never say never” while also sharing that he always reminds Mark Hamill that he’s still “around:”

“Look, it’s really kind. Never say never. Mark Hamill is my father, you know, and he knows that, and I call him every Christmas to tell him, ‘Just want you to know I’m around.’ It’s really terrifying.”

Stan’s comments come after a recent rumor from Giant Freakin Robot that Luke Skywalker would be receiving his own spinoff series on Disney+.

Sorry to disappoint you but I refuse to say “Sebastian Stan-I AM YOUR FATHER!” (even though, in fact, I am) ???? #SorryNotSorry #MySonSebastian pic.twitter.com/A6e4t6GkXC

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) September 24, 2017

Hamill previously explained that he expected the studio to “get another actor” if they decide to tell a post-original story for the character, while also sharing that he was “stunned” that The Mandalorian showrunners Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni asked him to return.