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How Star Wars Cost Mark Hamill a Lead Role in 'Amadeus'
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scrn loglineMark Hamill's iconic turn as Luke Skywalker cost him a shot at the lead in an acclaimed biopic - a behind-the-scenes look at the sacrifices of stardom.beat sheet- Hamill was up for the lead role in the 1984 film 'Amadeus', but lost out due to his Star Wars fame - the director felt his Skywalker association was too strong
- The 'Amadeus' role ultimately went to Tom Hulce, who won an Oscar for his performance as the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - a missed opportunity for Hamill to showcase his dramatic range
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How Star Wars Cost Mark Hamill a Lead Role in 'Amadeus'
MovieWebStory by Philip Etemesi
scrn logline
Mark Hamill's iconic turn as Luke Skywalker cost him a shot at the lead in an acclaimed biopic - a behind-the-scenes look at the sacrifices of stardom.
beat sheet
- Hamill was up for the lead role in the 1984 film 'Amadeus', but lost out due to his Star Wars fame - the director felt his Skywalker association was too strong
- The 'Amadeus' role ultimately went to Tom Hulce, who won an Oscar for his performance as the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - a missed opportunity for Hamill to showcase his dramatic range
call sheet
Mark Hamill, Tom Hulce, Amadeus