Star Wars: The Last Jedi - 39 Things We Learned From The Director's Commentary

6. Luke & Leia

Star Wars The Last Jedi Luke Leia
Lucasfilm

The reunion between Luke and Leia "felt like church on set." Everyone was really quiet and respectful, and it felt like we were getting something really special between Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill.

The line about Leia's hair was added by Fisher herself, and Luke kissing her forehead was added by Hamill.

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