Star Wars: Episode VIII - 16 Biggest Rumours You Need To Know (July 2nd)

16. Luke Skywalker Dies

According to almost every news site that picked up Mark Hamill saying he would be "out of work" when Star Wars Episode VIII wraps, the actor has accidentally signalled the fact that Luke Skywalker is not long for this world.

Expect him to die, probably heroically, and possibly in a fight with Kylo Ren, who clearly wants to monopolise killing the old cast for effect.

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Well, firstly, Hamill himself teased it, even though he did brush aside the rumours (almost liek he'd been told to do so)...

And of course, as we are perpetually reminded, Star Wars rhymes, and the idea of Luke taking on the Obi-Wan Kenobi role this time out means we're likely to see him go the same he did.

Whether that actually happens this time out, or they wait until Episode IX, it's almost nailed on that Luke won't make it past the final credits.