Not the photo up top, the one below. There’s nothing at first glance that would tell you why Lucasfilm refused to release this behind-the-scenes photo from A New Hope. But once you hear the explanation, and put it together with George Lucas’ need to control details, it makes total sense.
Image: Lucasfilm
Yesterday, a fan account tweeted this photo of Mark Hamill:
One was wondering what was that white bandeau accross @HamillHimself ‘s chest? Costume design or #NippleProtector against the fabric…??? pic.twitter.com/nS3IsLKiPF
— MarkHamill UK/France (@hamill_france) March 20, 2017
And since Hamill’s twitter account is one of the few truly pure places on the internet, he responded with an explanation of why the photo had been MIA for years:
For years Lucasfilm wouldn’t release this pic-U can see the low-cut t-shirt under my tunic& I’m not wearing my leggings #StopInTheNameOfLove https://t.co/HLiYaiTgVR
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) March 20, 2017
How dare there be a photo of Hamill wearing only part of his costume! Although, if it was supposed to be an official portrait of Luke Skywalker, that does make a bit more sense. Either way, it’s out now and thank God Hamill is here to tell us fun facts about it.
[via The Hollywood Reporter]