Mark Hamill: New ‘Star Wars’ Cast Is ‘Superb’

Luke Skywalker himself is giving the new cast of “Star Wars: Episode VII” a thumbs up!

“UK table read- I was knocked out by the diverse & extraordinarily talented new cast members,” Mark Hamill, who will reprise his role of Luke Skywalker in “Episode VII,” Tweeted on Thursday night.

Adding, “WOW they’re good! The saga is in superb hands.”

Mark and fellow original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker, are all returning for the seventh installment in the beloved franchise.

PHOTOS: ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ – Meet The Cast!

The newcomers to the “Star Wars” family include John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow.

— Jesse Spero

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