Does anyone know how close Robby came to getting the Luke Skywalker role? As I mentioned in another post, I think he and Mark Hamil have by far the best grasp of the role. Here Benson even keeps going when he flubs with the "Organa Minor" line. Now THAT's ACTING!
In the Star Wars auditions, Mark Hamill, makes it explosive, youthful and very strong and thereby manages to catch the audience with its energy. But Robby Benson achieves in his voice the gentle, the mystical, is more thoughtful, has more control in himself as an actor It expresses being much more stable for the scene.
The funny thing is that the way Benson sounds nowadays, he would've made more of a fit for the role of Anakin Skywalker, or at least an older version of the character.
I cannot believe how he looks lie today, he's in his 50s and he ridiculously looks better now than when he was a kid. Long hair and the goatee also looks great on him. But he has a bad heart, don't know if he could do the many stunts and fights in STar Wars, then and especially now.
I love Robby, but he sounded way too laid back for the role of Luke. His Luke would've been content on the farm, not joining the academy or being a pilot. Mark had so much energy as Luke, and it totally came through in his audition. He nailed it. I'm glad he got the role, and that Robby's happy doing what he does.
@@deb310red shrugs, but Luke didn't start off as a Jedi Knight He started off as a farm boy in New Hope and matured into a Jedi Knight in Return of the Jedi
No I don't believe they are. I got these off a VHS tape I got a long time ago (before DVDs of the movies existed) from a fellow fan online. No idea where he got his.
It's fascinating to compare the readings of Hamill and Benson. Ford is obviously taking his cue on how to play it from their performances. Luke Skywalker is young and naive and also a dreamer with a noble heart. Benson accentuates the young/naive angle while Hamill accentuates the young/noble angle. I've watched it several times and Benson is clearly playing it as a boy while Hamill played it as a young man. I think that that was the difference that landed Hamill the part.
Maybe if he got the part I would have watched STAR WARS over and over again. I only watched it once during my teenage years and never watched it again. I love Robby Benson :-)
As much as I love Robbie Benson, and I sure do; he blew this one. Too bad. I'd loved it if he had gotten to play Luke, but I have to say, Mark Hamill was perfect as Luke Skywalker.
@MAYNOCK1974 I'll be damned. William Katt auditioned with Kurt Russell, so I thought I had that footage as part of my Kurt Russell video. But nope, I somehow managed to cut that part of Kurt's audition out! I uploaded his missing audition. Thanks!
This poor bastard had to quit acting and go into producing and directing because he has a congenital heart condition that no studio would insure.. he kept it a secret throughout his whole acting career, until someone exposed him,
If you contrast the two auditions (this and Mark Hamills) Harrison Ford is much more softened up in the Hamill audition. Theres much more of a contrast here between them in terms of aggression, but I think Robby was a bit typecast at this point and Mark Hamill was pretty much an unknown at the time. Robby Benson would have made a better Luke, and would have likely been able to develop the character more as a more experienced actor.
Basically, Leia knew "the art of mind control" because she was supposed to be a Bene Gesserit. As the movie developed Lucas dropped most of the overtly fantastical things (with the exception of the Jedi and the Force, of course) and gave it the rough-edged, lived-in space western feel it's now famous for, but at this stage in development it was basically a Dune movie with a few names changed around to avoid getting sued.
+monica anastasiadis Back in the "old days" of the internet, sharing video online was impossible. VHS tape trading was a thing though and it became easier to hook up with like-minded fans in forums. An old Star Wars friend online sent me a copy of a bootleg VHS making the rounds at comic conventions (they were smaller back then) and these were on it.
1975. They already started shooting by March 1976. George Lucas and Brian De Palma were holding joint auditions for parts in Star Wars and Carrie respectively.
Robby also became a voice actor. He was the voice of the Beast in Disney's Beauty and The Beast, JT Mars in Exo Squad, and Santa Claus in some animated Santa movie.
@bakerandbaker1 stop being mean..Robby Benson made wonderful films, he is a great actor..."Harry and Son" comes to mind, beautiful, heart touching story, I believed Paul Newman and Robbie were father and son, that's how good they were!
@birthsqueeze2 agree 100% Robbie is an acomplished actor, director, he sings and he is a great Hubby and Daddy..I love em..maybe not right for this part but hey if he woulda got it..then maybe he would have been amazing in it, ppl can't imagine someone else playing a part that is NOW well known for the person who did it. Al Pacino sucked in his audition for Michael Corleone, and we all know how that worked out...c what I'm saying??? luv ya Robby...and Al "-)
If Robbie Benson had gotten the part of Luke Skywalker, he would had never done ICE CASTLES and Mark Hamill would had never done anything memorable, but minor tv parts! LOL
Benson is a farm boy but more sophisticated and worldly (force aware growing up)than Mark he doesn’t trust Solo at all. Solo help me or don’t it’s your ship Benson needs. Robby could figure it out without Solo/Ford Solo/Russell could have worked with Benson/Luke it could have worked Star Wars experts be nice and open minded
thats true.. for a new hope robby would be amazing for luke, as luke is being so .. kid like. but in return of jedi, i cant see this guy being serious. sorry.
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Robby Benson. There's a name I've not heard in a looong time. A long time.
Does anyone know how close Robby came to getting the Luke Skywalker role? As I mentioned in another post, I think he and Mark Hamil have by far the best grasp of the role. Here Benson even keeps going when he flubs with the "Organa Minor" line. Now THAT's ACTING!
In the Star Wars auditions, Mark Hamill, makes it explosive, youthful and very strong and thereby manages to catch the audience with its energy. But Robby Benson achieves in his voice the gentle, the mystical, is more thoughtful, has more control in himself as an actor
It expresses being much more stable for the scene.
Robby Benson is a good actor but Mark Hamill was meant to be Luke Skywalker.
You know, between almost being played by Beast and eventually played by the Joker, Luke really does have a dark side.
I love robbie benson in anything
If not Mark Hamill, Robby Benson would have been great as Luke Skywalker.
Not based on this audition.
I agree. He would have been great as Luke.
i only saw Ice Castles and of course Beauty and the Beast... but I just coudn't picture anyone else playing Luke Skywalker.
Robby Benson as Luke is freaking hilarious. His breathy little voice
this part would have been perfect for him, had Princess Leah been a blind ice skater.
And blonde...
I get it, Lynn Holly Johnson as Princess Leia.
I see what you did there. Boy, I'm old.
Both the test reads and the eventual dialogue/script changes are really interesting.
Harrison Ford totally nailed Hans Solo--he sounds just like him!
Lol
Hahaha
@JeffTheFutureJaros He provided the voice of the Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
It's the "Beast," himself! ;)
You mean Ben's father.
Robby Benson was great in the '70s.
It's the guy who voiced the Beast in "Beauty and the Beast"!! :D
The funny thing is that the way Benson sounds nowadays, he would've made more of a fit for the role of Anakin Skywalker, or at least an older version of the character.
I cannot believe how he looks lie today, he's in his 50s and he ridiculously looks better now than when he was a kid. Long hair and the goatee also looks great on him. But he has a bad heart, don't know if he could do the many stunts and fights in STar Wars, then and especially now.
+nenabunena True, but at least voice-wise, it would fit.
Robbie Benson sounds like he's talking about the weather during a calm sunny day.
I love Robby, but he sounded way too laid back for the role of Luke. His Luke would've been content on the farm, not joining the academy or being a pilot. Mark had so much energy as Luke, and it totally came through in his audition. He nailed it. I'm glad he got the role, and that Robby's happy doing what he does.
Robby's a good actor but seems too young. Seems more like a high school football star more than a Jedi knight.
Bobby would of been a Great Anakin his voice sounds similar to Hayden Christensen
@@deb310red shrugs, but Luke didn't start off as a Jedi Knight
He started off as a farm boy in New Hope and matured into a Jedi Knight in Return of the Jedi
I was thinking the same thing. I couldn't imagine him leaving the farm.
No I don't believe they are. I got these off a VHS tape I got a long time ago (before DVDs of the movies existed) from a fellow fan online. No idea where he got his.
There's actually some chemistry happening with Benson. He probably didn't want to do the movie because he had more TV to do.
Terri Nunn was runner up to Carrie, and ended up as lead singer for the group Berlin.
If robbie benson was in starwars, I might watch them more often.
@dukeofcrydee Yeah, you're right, he was only considered. He's auditioning for Luke Skywalker here, obviously...
It's fascinating to compare the readings of Hamill and Benson.
Ford is obviously taking his cue on how to play it from their performances.
Luke Skywalker is young and naive and also a dreamer with a noble heart. Benson accentuates the young/naive angle while Hamill accentuates the young/noble angle.
I've watched it several times and Benson is clearly playing it as a boy while Hamill played it as a young man. I think that that was the difference that landed Hamill the part.
Maybe if he got the part I would have watched STAR WARS over and over again. I only watched it once during my teenage years and never watched it again. I love Robby Benson :-)
He should have got it.
You should re watch Star Wars, I think you would enjoy it now, it's a movie that has aged very well
I'm glad he wasn't casted he was awesome in ice castles. He suited that part better anyway.
I would have loved seeing Robby as Luke. I love both Robby & Mark but those eyes get me all the time. Love his voice, too. 💜
Maybe Mark Hamill is a better fit for the role. But Robby Benson is so adorable in this video. He is such a baby.
As much as I love Robbie Benson, and I sure do; he blew this one. Too bad. I'd loved it if he had gotten to play Luke, but I have to say, Mark Hamill was perfect as Luke Skywalker.
Robby may not have made it as Luke but he went on to do A LOT of voice acting, including Prince Alexander in King's Quest 6 and Prince Valiant.
Ironic since Hamill himself made his mark in Hollywood as a voice actor following Star Wars.
This farmer would have been happy where he was with his [SPOILERS] "aunt" & "uncle".
Wow! I didn't know this!
Don't get me wrong, I like Mark Hamill as an actor but I wish Robby Benson got the role of Luke Skywalker.
This is so awesome.
He's great!
Compare this to Mark Hamill's audition - Mark was so much more comfortable in the role from day 1.
@MAYNOCK1974 I'll be damned. William Katt auditioned with Kurt Russell, so I thought I had that footage as part of my Kurt Russell video. But nope, I somehow managed to cut that part of Kurt's audition out! I uploaded his missing audition. Thanks!
Whoa, never knew Robbie-aww-shucks-Benson went out for this.
Good choice in the end
I wish Robby Benson was cast as Luke Skywalker.
I have a small part of the audition of Mark Hamill on of of the special edition VHS-tapes from about 1997 or 98 or so.
So close yet so far!
Hey, he did a good job! Much better than most of the other dweebs who auditioned.
This poor bastard had to quit acting and go into producing and directing because he has a congenital heart condition that no studio would insure.. he kept it a secret throughout his whole acting career, until someone exposed him,
Never heard that. What a shame because he's a good actor.
If you contrast the two auditions (this and Mark Hamills) Harrison Ford is much more softened up in the Hamill audition. Theres much more of a contrast here between them in terms of aggression, but I think Robby was a bit typecast at this point and Mark Hamill was pretty much an unknown at the time. Robby Benson would have made a better Luke, and would have likely been able to develop the character more as a more experienced actor.
LMAO... One on One's Robby Benson going for the role of Luke Skywalker.. thank god he didn't get that role.. can't picture him downing Vader in Ep 6
This is awesome. If Prince Alexander/Beast had gotten the role, it'd be even MORE epic.
You mean Adam( Ben's father)
He was famously known for the voice of the Beast / the Prince in disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
You mean Prince Adam, father of Prince Benjamin or Ben for short.
holy crap i didnt know that robby benson was also going to play luke skywalker :O awesome!
What character(?) does he plays at in the movies? or did he get kicked out?
It was his birthday!
Basically, Leia knew "the art of mind control" because she was supposed to be a Bene Gesserit. As the movie developed Lucas dropped most of the overtly fantastical things (with the exception of the Jedi and the Force, of course) and gave it the rough-edged, lived-in space western feel it's now famous for, but at this stage in development it was basically a Dune movie with a few names changed around to avoid getting sued.
harrison ford!
how do you get stuff like this!?
+monica anastasiadis Back in the "old days" of the internet, sharing video online was impossible. VHS tape trading was a thing though and it became easier to hook up with like-minded fans in forums. An old Star Wars friend online sent me a copy of a bootleg VHS making the rounds at comic conventions (they were smaller back then) and these were on it.
Almost shows emotion at 5:27
@WanagiAkicita oh yeah..he was sooooo gorgeous..still is! love ya Robby xo xo
The audition occurred in 1976.
1975. They already started shooting by March 1976. George Lucas and Brian De Palma were holding joint auditions for parts in Star Wars and Carrie respectively.
where did you get all these auditions from? it's not on any of the star wars dvd's right?
thx bill
Robby also became a voice actor. He was the voice of the Beast in Disney's Beauty and
The Beast, JT Mars in Exo Squad, and Santa
Claus in some animated Santa movie.
Oh my god!!
At 3:19 did he do a good job?
I did'nt know Robby Benson auditoned for the role Luke Skywalker.
he sounds like he's doped up... like woooooooow man
It's a shame theatre doesn't pay as well as Hollywood...
@bakerandbaker1 stop being mean..Robby Benson made wonderful films, he is a great actor..."Harry and Son" comes to mind, beautiful, heart touching story, I believed Paul Newman and Robbie were father and son, that's how good they were!
too sweet to be Skywalker
I LOVE Robby Benson but thank God he didn't get the part :-))
Tommorrow im going to upload a other version ! check it out
William Katt was great in Big Wednesday.
@birthsqueeze2 agree 100% Robbie is an acomplished actor, director, he sings and he is a great Hubby and Daddy..I love em..maybe not right for this part but hey if he woulda got it..then maybe he would have been amazing in it, ppl can't imagine someone else playing a part that is NOW well known for the person who did it. Al Pacino sucked in his audition for Michael Corleone, and we all know how that worked out...c what I'm saying??? luv ya Robby...and Al "-)
Robby Benson, all credit to you and your talent but this audition is a pain to watch and listen.
Gosh, he was cute. He would've made a pretty good Luke.
i'm glad mark got the part but robby would have been a great alternative, just a very different performance.
Benson was more teeny bopper I see
"Belle..."
I agree... I mean Robby is cool... too cool I cant see him handling that "I am your father" scene... not sure that would work...
was harrison ford reading with him?
is he reading with Harrison Ford?
had Mark not auditioned, Bobby would've won the part (most likely)
Robby Benson rulez foolz.
Robby would’ve been perfect as Luke. Especially in Return of the Jedi.
Simmons. Wow he looks like he's auditioning for the Brady Bunch
Benson's too dreamy in the part.
You thought so too, huh?
@@robadams2140 I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so.
robby benson looks more like anakin's son than mark hamill does since the new trilogy now lol
He should've done the beast voice.
There's always ice castle's!!
@jflash214 Hell yeah! :D
If Robbie Benson had gotten the part of Luke Skywalker, he would had never done ICE CASTLES and Mark Hamill would had never done anything memorable, but minor tv parts! LOL
Much better than Mark for sure
didn't matter who played Luke, it was Harrison and Chewie who stole the show.
I think the Harrison part is interesting at least.
Simmons
He would've been a great Luke Skywalker if Kristy McNichol was Princess Leia
Simmons, first.
Simmons.
Benson is a farm boy but more sophisticated and worldly (force aware growing up)than Mark he doesn’t trust Solo at all. Solo help me or don’t it’s your ship Benson needs. Robby could figure it out without Solo/Ford Solo/Russell could have worked with Benson/Luke it could have worked Star Wars experts be nice and open minded
@jeep1999mp
Ode To Billy Joe and One On One.
harisson at the left hehe
He's so cute! Too bad Mark worked way better with Ford.
thats true.. for a new hope robby would be amazing for luke, as luke is being so .. kid like. but in return of jedi, i cant see this guy being serious. sorry.
@skinwalkerxxx I did hear Luke was suppose to be a chick at first.