“Star Wars” legend Mark Hamill just made the case that the dark side isn’t all that bad — for young people, at least — in a response to former independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin.
What happened?
McMullin — a Utah native and former CIA operations officer who ran as an independent presidential candidate in 2016 — recently asked Hamill about his own nephew’s fascination with the dark side.
- “Highly troubled that my 6-year-old nephew has fallen in with darksiders and the Empire at such an early age. It’s not the McMullin way! @HamillHimself, I may need your help with this.”
Hamill responded one day later. He said the dark side and villains tend to interest young people.
- “I wouldn’t worry too much about your nephew, @EvanMcMullin. For some reason, young ones are fascinated with the dark side. When my sons were young, they liked The Joker more than Batman & they turned out reasonably well. (My movie nephew Kylo? Not so much...).”
I wouldn't worry too much about your nephew, @EvanMcMullin. For some reason, young ones are fascinated with the dark side. When my sons were young, they liked The Joker more than Batman & they turned out reasonably well. (My movie nephew Kylo? Not so much...) https://t.co/X5ApgUOrP4
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 19, 2020
Hamill in the headlines
Hamill made other headlines over the weekend after his character Luke Skywalker appeared in “The Mandalorian” season 2 finale. Hamill appeared on screen through the use of CGI and deep fake technology. He hinted on Twitter that might have known about the appearance for months in advance.