Summary
Luke Skywalker’s story in the sequel trilogy has become a divisive issue in theStar Warsfranchise, though his entire life’s story is wrapped in utter tragedy. Luke’s self-exile and eventual demise after his failures with Ben Solo has been difficult for many to accept, including the LEGO version of Luke Skywalker. In the latest trailer for the newLEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,an alternate version of Luke recounts his tragic story in a hilariously meta way.
Mark Hamill is reprising his role as Luke Skywalker in the animated miniseries.
In the four-part series, Sig Greebling unearths a powerful artifact called the cornerstone. After doing so, the paradigm of the entireStar Warsgalaxyis altered. Now Sig, with the help of Jedi Bob, must set everything back to normal. Good guys are now evil, bad guys are good, and nothing no longer makes sense. Sig decides they should recruit Luke Skywalker to help, but convincing him to join his cause might prove difficult after telling Luke about his true life story.
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Luke Skywalker Is Absolutely Hilarious While Recounting His Life Story
As Shown In The Latest Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Trailer
In the trailer, Luke Skywalker appears as a typical beach-bro living his best life. He has a podracer that he frequently uses to race others in a water setting. It then cuts to a cantina full of characters as Sig and Jedi Bob attempt to find the former Jedi. When they do,Luke tries to understand his story before everything changes, but he does not like it.
So, let me see if I have this right. In your galaxy, my dad is mostly evil until he turns good for like 5 minutes and then dies. My own nephew betrays me and kills most of my best friends, and I spend decades alone until I use the Force so hard that it kills me?
In a monotone voice, Luke recounts his story, which is done hilariously. In this universe, beach-bro Luke is very content with his situation now and appears uninterested in changing his fate. Though he is shocked by the story, we later see in the trailer that Luke has joined their cause utilizing his podracer. How Sig and Bob convinced Luke to help will not be known until the series' release, but this scene in the trailer rehashes just how sad Luke’s story has become.
His Story Has Become Quite Tragic
Thanks To The Demise And Lonely Life The Sequel Trilogy Gave Him
The sequel trilogy was not kind to Luke Skywalker, and this meta-joke in theRebuild the Galaxytrailer has again shined the spotlight on that topic. After his failure as his nephew’s master and the destruction of hisJedi Academy on Ossus,Luke closed himself off from the galaxy and cut off his connection to the Force. However, this didn’t help to prevent Han and Leia’s deaths, nor his own. In a final showing of his power, Luke casts a projection of himself to fight Kylo Ren across the galaxy, which costs him his life.
Unlike his father, Anakin, Luke Skywalker’s tragedy has been met with almost universal disdain.
This tragedy is a testament to how badly Disney’s Luke Skywalker story missed the mark. Unlike his father, Anakin, Luke Skywalker’s tragedy has been met with almost universal disdain. Luke’s depression was gripped by his failures, which compounded, leading to his isolation and eventual demise.His character’s sadness is just as tragic as the arc itself, leading many to argue that Disney did a disservice to the all-time great character in the sequel trilogy.
Mark Hamill has stated that Disney doesn’t need Luke Skywalkeranymore. He has also said that he doesn’t plan to return as Luke Skywalker, but this has not prevented him from providing voice-over work as Luke to discuss his bleak story. This meta-commentary on his character’s tragic tale is one of many funny meta moments showcased in theLEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxytrailer, which will hopefully allow Hamill to have some more fun in his iconic role.
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
Cast
In a galaxy far, far away, familiar heroes and villains return in LEGO form to embark on a thrilling adventure to restore balance to the universe. As the remnants of the Empire threaten the fragile peace, a group of courageous rebels, including iconic characters like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo, join forces with new allies to rebuild what was lost. Utilizing their wit, bravery, and the unique humor of the LEGO universe, they face off against formidable foes, uncover hidden secrets, and forge unexpected alliances.
