Mark Hamill, the actor who brought iconic Star Wars character Luke Skywalker to life, recently had a laugh-out-loud encounter with CNN's Jim Acosta. During an interview, Acosta surprised Hamill by donning a remarkably accurate Darth Vader costume and even donned a deep, ominous voice for added effect.
For those who haven't seen it, the exchange took place when Acosta asked Hamill to imagine what a spinoff series based on Luke Skywalker might look like. Unbeknownst to Acosta, he had set up his Darth Vader disguise in the background, complete with a helmet and cape. As soon as Hamill began speaking about Luke's character, he broke into laughter at the unexpected sight.
When asked how he managed to keep a straight face for such an extended period, Hamill jokingly replied that it took "a lot of concentration" to resist laughing. He also pointed out that Darth Vader's iconic helmet made him feel like a "complete idiot."
Acosta later revealed that he had set up the costume in anticipation of this reaction and was thrilled by the comedic result. The two eventually shared a laugh about the unexpected twist, leaving viewers entertained.
The video has been making waves on social media platforms, with fans praising Acosta's creative idea and Hamill's good-natured response to it.
For those who haven't seen it, the exchange took place when Acosta asked Hamill to imagine what a spinoff series based on Luke Skywalker might look like. Unbeknownst to Acosta, he had set up his Darth Vader disguise in the background, complete with a helmet and cape. As soon as Hamill began speaking about Luke's character, he broke into laughter at the unexpected sight.
When asked how he managed to keep a straight face for such an extended period, Hamill jokingly replied that it took "a lot of concentration" to resist laughing. He also pointed out that Darth Vader's iconic helmet made him feel like a "complete idiot."
Acosta later revealed that he had set up the costume in anticipation of this reaction and was thrilled by the comedic result. The two eventually shared a laugh about the unexpected twist, leaving viewers entertained.
The video has been making waves on social media platforms, with fans praising Acosta's creative idea and Hamill's good-natured response to it.
what a funny moment!!! I think Jim Acosta totally nailed it 
by setting up the Darth Vader costume in the background - it was like he knew Mark Hamill had a strong connection to that character! It's awesome that he could catch Hamill off guard and get such a laugh out of him. And I can imagine how hilarious it must've been for Acosta when Hamill finally broke down and started laughing 
. The fact that they were able to poke fun at themselves together is just the best part - it's clear they're both good sports about it! 
It's amazing how something so ridiculous can turn into a hilarious and entertaining moment, especially when two people are comfortable enough with each other to just let loose and have fun. The fact that it was all planned out by Acosta just makes it even more impressive - I mean who sets up a Darth Vader costume for a TV interview? Genius! 
he totally nailed that Darth Vader costume 
, i mean who wouldn't want to surprise Mark Hamill like that? but what's wild is how long Hamill kept a straight face for lol 
2 mins of concentration must've been hard! and the way Hamill called himself an "idiot" with that helmet on is just 
pure comedy gold. Acosta gets major points for creativity though 
. It's great to see people using their creativity and sense of humor to bring a little joy into our lives 
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. It's funny how something like this can make you LOL on the internet, but Acosta's idea was definitely inspired genius 
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. Anyway, I guess it's all good vibes now that they shared a laugh about it...but next time, can we just stick to serious interviews? 
. I love how they both ended up sharing a laugh about it, it's all good vibes 
. This kind of silly humor can bring people together and make us forget our worries for a sec.