Mark Hamill Screen Test

[Falconer]

Fascinating because Hamill and Ford are reading from an old script a scene that ultimately never got filmed as such.

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It's amazing that either of them agreed to act in that movie considering how boring the script was.

[tkdco2]

From this reading it sounds like Obi Wan hadn't been created yet. Luke also seems a little more savvy here in than in the final cut.

[Falconer]

It appears to be from the Third Draft. Ben is in the script; his lines have just mostly been dropped or given to Luke for the audition.

64. INT. PIRATE STARSHIP - COCKPIT

The cockpit is alive with humming meters and softly buzzing
readouts. Han is busy at the controls as Luke looks on in
wonder.

HAN
It checks out again. There is no mistake...

Old Ben enters the crowded cockpit.

BEN
What is it?

LUKE
He can't find Organa Major.

Han is rather grim-faced.

HAN
I found it... It's just not there.

LUKE
What are you saying?

BEN
Organa Major has been destroyed.

Ben moves in and studies the monitors.

HAN
What's left of it is contaminated. That's it there. Look at
those radiation readouts! It's impossible. I've never seen
anything like it. What's going on?

Luke sits back and stares blankly at the monitors.

BEN
The Empire must have gotten here first.

HAN
The planet has been totally blown away! It would have taken
a thousand ships with a lot more fire power than I've ever
seen... If the Empire had a new weapon that could do
this... I would have heard something... I'd know about it.

BEN
Well, now you know... The enemy is on the move. We haven't
much time.

HAN
Well, I've brought you here. What now?

BEN
We have to find he rebels... What we're carrying belongs to
them.

HAN
Their bases are very well hidden. All the power of the
Empire can't find them... Do you know where they are?

Ben shakes his head sadly.

BEN
No, not anymore.

HAN
I'm not taking you on an impossible search across the
galaxy... I was only paid to get you here and now you're
here. I'll take my other five thousand and you're on your
own... I'll leave you on the nearest system.

LUKE
You can't! We've come this far. We must find them...

HAN
Why?

BEN
Well, for one reason, we don't have your other five
thousand.

HAN
Who's going to pay me then?

BEN
I think there are some things we should talk about.

HAN
I'm beginning not to like you.

65. INT. PIRATE STARSHIP - MAIN HOLD AREA

Little Artoo is standing on the gaming table projecting the
princess into the middle of the group. Han has a perplexed
look on his face as he ponders the hologram. Ben leans back
in his chair quietly waiting, while Luke watches the
princess with a wistful, smile, far-away look. Finally the
hologram ends.

HAN
How much do you think she's talking about?

BEN
A million at least... If this robot has information related
to the destruction of Organa Major, you'll be able to name
the reward...

HAN
Anything I want! Now that's interesting.

He thinks about this for a few moments. Luke begins to get
a little edgy.

LUKE
Maybe you should just drop us off. I'm sure we can find
someone willing to take the risk.

HAN
All right, all right!

HAN (CONT'D)
You've got a ship! But where do we go from here? They
probably took her to find the hidden bases... I don't see
how we can find the rebels before she breaks. The Empire
has already beat us out.

BEN
She's part of the royal family. They won't get any
information from her... She knows the art of mind
control... She's a swan sensana.

Ben gets lost in his thoughts for a few moments.

BEN
But she is the only link between us and the hidden bases.

LUKE
You mean we should go after her!...

BEN
I didn't say that, but it appears to be a logical
alternative.

HAN
Now wait a minute. She's in Alderaan!

Ben is thinking and doesn't hear Han's protest. He turns to
Luke.

HAN
No, it's impossible... No one, and I mean no one would
venture anywhere near the Alderaan system... I'm a free
booter, not revolutionary. You're aboard the wrong ship,
son!

LUKE
Maybe the fact that no one would go there voluntarily could
help us. They probably don't think anyone would dare try.

HAN
Don't you believe it.

BEN
Luke's got a point...

BEN (CONT'D)
... Fear is their greatest defense... I doubt if the actual
security there is much greater than on Aquilae or Sullust,
and what there is is most likely directed toward large-
scale assault.

HAN
This isn't a game, you know.

LUKE
How many more systems have to get blown away before you
have no place to hide and are forced to fight... Don't you
realize what's going on?

Han is slightly embarrassed by Luke.

HAN
Kid, you take the glory and the good intentions and I'll
take the reward.

BEN
Fear is their greatest weapon.

HAN
I'm not afraid of anything...

Everyone looks at Han, and he instantly regrets what he has
said.

[Finarvyn]

Cool find, and thanks for posting it!