'Star Wars 7': Luke Skywalker Exiled, Turns Into Powerful Wizard
Despite the secrecy involved in the production of "Star Wars: Episode VII," few movie spoilers, from plot details to set photos, have managed to circulate online. Since then, Luke Skywalker's fate and whereabouts since "Return of the Jedi" has been a much-talked about topic.
A recent claim from ThisIsInfamous.com discusses the possibility that the Jedi Master "hasn't been missing for a full 30 years."
Previous reports claimed Daisy Ridley's discovery of the lightsaber on a desert planet led to the quest for the search of the Jedi Master. Together with John Boyega, their search for the rightful owner of the weapon leads them to meet the Millennium Falcon's pilots, Han Solo and Chewbacca. They claimed they haven't had contact with their friend Luke Skywalker in 30 years since "Return of the Jedi."
However, contrary to this rumoured timeline to Luke's disappearance, ThisIsInfamous.com claims he went missing for "only about 10" years. During those early years he spent most of his time rebuilding the Jedi Order.
"Luke had some things to do, in order to help get things back on track after the fall of the Empire," Billy Donnelly wrote.
Likewise, with his disappearance, Luke Skywalker reportedly "has grown so powerful with his command of the Force." A mere glance is all it takes to "literally move mountains or bring down ships."
According to Making Star Wars, Billy Donnelly's report somehow coincides with actor Mark Hamill's statement on his character for "Star Wars: Episode VII."
During the Egyptian screening for "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" in 2013, the actor hinted Luke Skywalker will no longer be very much involved with lightsaber fighting. Instead, in "Star Wars: Episode 7," his powers will be more like of a wizard. Like what Donnelly said, moving mountains by sheer glance speaks "wizard" powers.
Additionally, in those 10 years he has gone missing, Luke Skywalker reportedly went into self-imposed exile. However, he spent his days as an outcast in Yoda's home planet, Dagobah.
The site adds his Dagobah escape somehow contradicts previous speculations regarding the filming of "Star Wars: Episode VII" in Skellig Michael. Rumours have it Daisy Ridley, whom some say will play the role of Kira, found and rescued the Jedi Master in the island.
However, these are basically still considered speculations and mere rumours. J.J. Abrams has been very cautious when it comes to revealing details of his sci-fi film. "Star Wars: Episode VII" opens in U.S. cinemas on Dec. 18, 2015.