Mark Hamill has revealed that the original ending to Star Wars: The Force Awakens showed the Force was still strong with Luke Skywalker.
Luke’s rejection of the Force plays a major part in the story of The Last Jedi, so it was wise to remove any hint he might still be practising in The Force Awakens.
The Last Jedi reveals the tragic circumstances surrounding his self-imposed exile, and that he’s turned his back on the Force entirely.
Some were upset with how The Last Jedi handled key reveals like Rey’s parentage and Supreme Leader Snoke, in addition to its handling of Luke Skywalker.