‘Star Wars’: What Is The Original Cast Doing Now?

It’s been nearly five decades since ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’ first hit theaters, and the galaxy far, far away continues to shape not only Hollywood but also the careers of the actors who brought it to life. Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, became a defining face of the franchise at just 26. Since then, he’s built a diverse career, from live-action roles to voice work, including Fire Lord Ozai in ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’. Harrison Ford turned his role as Han Solo into a gateway for global stardom. Now in his 80s, Ford is still busy acting, working on projects like the drama series ‘Shrinking’, as well as Marvel’s 2025 film ‘Captain America: Brave New World’. Natalie Portman, who first portrayed Padmé Amidala in the prequels at just 18, went on to build an extremely impressive career. She later won an Academy Award for her performance in ‘Black Swan’ and even joined the Marvel universe as Jane Foster in ‘Thor’.