Many people have heard rumors about Mark Hamill's accident in 1977, but the impact on the actor's career was almost much more significant than people realize. Star Wars helped to make Hamill an icon in cinema thanks to his starring role as Luke Skywalker in the beloved movie franchise. However, astute fans notice the slight change in his facial features, especially between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, which turned out to be due to a car accident that nearly sidelined his career just as it took off.
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