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Luke Skywalker’s surname was originally “Starkiller” when Star Wars began filming. Hamill used this name in one scene but his mouth was obscured by a stormtrooper helmet and it was later dubbed over. Lucas changed the name because of “unpleasant connotations” with Charles Manson.

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Fun Fact: Luke Skywalker’s surname was originally “Starkiller” when Star Wars began filming. Hamill used this name in one scene but his mouth was obscured by a stormtrooper helmet and it was later dubbed over. Lucas changed the name because of “unpleasant connotations” with Charles Manson.

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