Mark Hamill thinks self-confidence is key to success in Hollywood.
Mark Hamill thinks confidence is key to success
The 73-year-old star observed that actors and actress face “a lifetime of rejection”, meaning that they need “a certain confidence” in order to overcome setbacks.
Asked to recall the best piece of career advice he’s ever received, Mark told The Hollywood Reporter: “Believe in yourself. Work hard. Never give up. And it will happen for you. Or kick back, lay low, and you’ll never be disappointed.
“You have to have a certain confidence in yourself, because when you become an actor, you’re in for a lifetime of rejection. Not because you’re bad, or untalented, but because the odds are that you’re not right for a role.
“I compare it to spinning a roulette wheel. If you spin that roulette wheel enough times, eventually you’ll hit your number.”
Mark has enjoyed huge success in his career – but he still regrets losing out on a role in Amadeus, the 1984 drama film directed by Milos Forman.
Mark admitted that playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars film franchise actually stunted his career at times.
Mark said: “Milos Forman asked me to read [opposite] actresses [to cast them] for the film version of Amadeus.
“I said, ‘Milos, I played Amadeus on Broadway and in the national tour, and I was wondering if there was a chance you’d consider me for the part.’ And he laughed. ‘No-no-no, because no one is to be believing that the Luke Spacewalker is the Mozart!'”
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