"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" has been revealed to be the title for "Star Wars Episode VIII." The title's ambiguity has sparked a well of speculations and now actor Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker in the films, discussed what the title could possibly refer to.
Lucasfilm did tell Hamill the official film title back when the movie was still in midst of production, Hamill explained in an interview with Uproxx. He then pointed out that the phrase "The Last Jedi" was mentioned first in the opening crawl for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
During this crawl of text, the term is used in reference to Luke Skywalker and that the First Order would not stop until "the last Jedi" was eliminated. Luke was also referred to as the last Jedi in "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" given that his mentor, Yoda, had passed away.
"I was wondering why they would use that phrase if it was used that way, because it specifies me. And I think it's very ambiguous. Is the last Jedi Leia? Is it me?" he stated. "Is it someone we've never met before? Or is it Rey? Because she seems to have the force as well. So we'll all wait and see."
The titles for the "Star Wars" films have also been undergoing a few changes from their traditional routine. The new naming conventions may also be giving a hint in regards to the plot of the entire sequel trilogy, particularly when the titles are put together.
"The Force awakens the last Jedi" would be the final phrase when the titles for "Episode VII" and "Episode VIII" are put together. If this is indeed a hint for the films then the last Jedi would be Rey (Daisy Ridley) given how it was her Force abilities that were awoken in the previous film, Comic Book reported.
Disney and Lucasfilm have yet to confirm or deny of the rumors regarding "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and what its title refers to. The official trailer for "The Force Awakens" can be viewed below: