Star Wars Legend Mark Hamill Hammered By “Toxic Fans”
Star Wars legend Mark Hamill, who played icon Luke Skywalker was hammered by “toxic fans” after he shared a tweet showcasing Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, General Organa and Luke Skywalker having a grand old time aboard the Millennium Falcon.
Hamill captioned the photograph saying, “#MissedOpportunities.”
#MissedOpportunities pic.twitter.com/RDGgfJqCDv
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 26, 2019
Hamill was hammered for the tweet with one user even claiming it was associated with the “alt-right.”
You know this image comes from one of the alt-right portion of the fan base, right? Bad look sir.
— Zak (@MisterJ831) April 26, 2019
Hamill and the original creator of the photoshopped image would respond.
No I didn’t know that or if it’s true.
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 28, 2019
No, it is NOT true Mark! Not even close. Please don’t listen to hateful people like Zak who are just trying to slander me and shame you. I made that picture out of love and respect for Star Wars, you, and the fans who wanted to see you all reunited. You all deserved better!
— Steven (@StevenWayneArt) April 28, 2019
Fired Star Wars writer Chuck Wendig would also insinuate the photo was problematic because of the “alt-right.” As many know, Wendig was fired from writing Star Wars due to his profanity and the way he treated people on social media specifically on Twitter.
I adore Hamill deeply but I wish he understood the tides and tides of bullshit this kind of thing unleashes. https://t.co/s4PEUJZbEa
— Chuck Wendig (@ChuckWendig) April 26, 2019
Some folks seem to think I’m suggesting he’s not allowed to share his opinion online or something. C’mon. He’s allowed. I welcome his wistfulness. But this image is one that’s gone around the CG/GG/alt-righty crowd *already* — it stokes that audience and the creators pay for it.
— Chuck Wendig (@ChuckWendig) April 26, 2019
Hamill hasn’t been Wendig’s only target. A few months ago the author went after an entire genre in epic fantasy describing it as “too white and male and straight.”
Wendig wouldn’t be the only person to hammer Hamill. Numerous people besieged the actor for sharing the image.
do you realize how insulting this is to the people working hard for years to make exciting new characters for us to enjoy? and how your tweets feed the hordes of “fanboys” who push people like daisy ridley and KMT off social media? are you even aware of your poor impact?
— katie (@ben69solo) April 26, 2019
i didnt say he was attacking anyone. im simply saying when he tweets about narratives that exclude the new characters, he’s fueling the hordes of fans that have rejected these new characters for sexist/racist reasons
— katie (@ben69solo) April 26, 2019
I feel like this would have been a boring movie. Like, I’ve seen it. I can watch it any time I want. I’m glad you didn’t make it again. What you made was new, and fresh, and interesting, and explored the original themes beautifully.
— Matthew Prorok (@MJtheProphet) April 26, 2019
someone take Mark’s phone from him
— FinFett (@FinFett) April 26, 2019
I love you Mark, but don’t do this. All 4 of you already have some of the most amazing moments in all Star Wars – even (especially!) in the New Films!
Let the new cast have their time.
— z a n on the move (@serswjm) April 26, 2019
Twitter user The Radical Jawa captured a number of the people hammering Hamill’s tweet. He compiled their tweets into a nice video.
It was only a matter of time until the woke drones would go after Mark Hamill. pic.twitter.com/u6el6nubVJ
— The Jawa’s New Groove (@TheRadicalJawa) April 27, 2019
Hamill would eventually respond to the barrage with a joke, “Saw a pic of me with Billy D, Carrison & Harrie. Posted it because I miss them. Nothing more, nothing less. I love the new cast too & didn’t mean to get everyone’s knickers in a twist. Maybe I should’ve just posted a bunch of #Endgame spoilers instead. #RelaxAndHaveFunPeople.”
Saw a pic of me with Billy D, Carrison & Harrie. Posted it because
I miss them. Nothing more, nothing less. I love the new cast too & didn’t mean to get everyone’s knickers in a twist. Maybe I should’ve just posted a bunch of #Endgame spoilers instead. #RelaxAndHaveFunPeople 😜 pic.twitter.com/WvutVuLau3— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 27, 2019
Lando Calrissian actor Billy Dee Williams would respond to Hamill’s joke with a little playful banter of his own, “you should be used to getting everyone’s knickers in a twist……part of your charm man!”
.@HamillHimself ….you should be used to getting everyone’s knickers in a twist……part of your charm man! https://t.co/8diNUFCIFk
— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) April 27, 2019
Hamill would respond in kind saying, “There’s no one more capable of assessing charm than you.”
TOTAL EXONERATION- NO COLLUSION
Thanks @realbdw! There’s no one more capable of assessing charm than you.
Love to you & ALL the cast members of #TheRiseOfSkywalker from your pal, Mar🐫 #MasterKnickerTwister 😜 https://t.co/F9hq1uy88K— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 27, 2019
What do you think of all the hate directed at Mark Hamill for simply missing his castmastes? What do you make of the toxic fans who attacked Hamill for simply sharing this meme?
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