"We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my deal is, I had my time. I'm appreciative of that, but I really think they should focus on the future and all the new characters.

The actor explains why he's not interested in appearing in the upcoming Star Wars films — even as a Force Ghost.

Mark Hamill is in a galaxy far, far away from the Star Wars universe. In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, the veteran actor cautioned that fans should not expect him to return as a world-weary Luke Skywalker in any forthcoming installments and that Lucasfilm/Walt Disney Pictures would do well to hone in on new faces