See ‘Star Wars’ legend react to Acosta’s Darth Vader impression | CNN Business

Mark Hamill, the iconic actor behind Luke Skywalker in the 'Star Wars' franchise, recently shared his thoughts on a potential spinoff series centered around the legendary character. In an interview with CNN's Jim Acosta, Hamill revealed that he would be interested in revisiting the role of Luke Skywalker if a spinoff series were to be made.

During their conversation, Acosta attempted to make Hamill laugh by donning a Darth Vader mask and imitating the character's iconic breathing sound. However, it was Hamill who ended up cracking a smile as Acosta continued his comedic performance, complete with an impressive Darth Vader impression.

The two engaged in some light-hearted banter, discussing potential ideas for the spinoff series and even imagining what a scene from 'Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back' would look like if it were made in today's CGI era. The conversation was filled with humor and camaraderie, highlighting the strong bond between Hamill and Acosta.

The full interview will provide viewers with a unique insight into the world of 'Star Wars,' offering a glimpse into the creative process behind some of the most iconic scenes from the beloved franchise.
 
Idk about this whole Luke Skywalker spinoff thing 🤔. I mean, can't we just leave it alone? The guy's already been through so much trauma in those films... revisiting that character again might be a bit too much for me 😐. And what's up with the special effects anyway? I'm not convinced they'd do it justice. It sounds like more of the same old CGI nonsense 🤖. Give me some good ol' fashioned storytelling over flashy graphics any day 💡.
 
I'm not sure I believe Mark Hamill would actually do this 😒. I mean, he's always been great about poking fun at himself, but a spinoff series? Let's see what the script looks like before we get our hopes up 📝. And what's with the Darth Vader mask? Is it just a publicity stunt or does he really want to revisit Luke Skywalker? 🤔 Either way, I'm intrigued to watch this interview and see if Mark Hamill is serious about it 💡. Can't wait for more details! 👀
 
I think it's awesome that Mark Hamill is open to revisiting Luke Skywalker in a spinoff series 😊. I've always loved his portrayal of the character, and I can imagine how cool it would be to see him back on screen. The fact that he was able to have some laughs with Jim Acosta during the interview made me smile - who wouldn't want to hang out with Darth Vader impersonations? 🤣 It's clear that Mark Hamill is a pro at bringing humor and fun to his work, and I'm excited to see what this spinoff series might bring.
 
You know what really got me thinking about this interview? How even at 67, Mark Hamill still has that spark and can keep up with Jim Acosta's silly antics 😂. It's like, we get so caught up in our own seriousness, but life's all about finding the humor and light-heartedness in every situation. Maybe it's just a reminder to not take ourselves too seriously, even when things get tough or serious. And who knows? Maybe that same energy can be applied to our personal projects or passions – we never know what amazing things might come out of embracing our inner goofball 💡
 
🤣 I'm loving this idea of a Luke Skywalker spinoff series! Mark Hamill is just the right guy to bring it to life, you know? He's already got that whole Jedi thing down pat 😎 And can you imagine how epic a scene with today's CGI would be? 🤯 Like, Han and Leia dodging blasters on the Falcon, but instead of practical effects, they'd be doing all sorts of crazy digital stuff. The possibilities are endless! 💥 I'm also glad to see Jim Acosta bringing some humor to the interview – he's got a great sense of timing 😂. It's clear these two have a super fun rapport going on, which is what makes for great entertainment. Can't wait to dive into this spinoff series and see where it takes us! 🚀
 
I'm so down for another Luke Skywalker spinoff 🤩, but at the same time, I don't know if it's necessary... I mean, we've got a lot of other great characters in the 'Star Wars' universe that could use some love too... But if they're gonna do it, Mark Hamill should be the one to bring Luke back, he's the only one who can make him seem as cool as he did back in the day 😎. And omg, Jim Acosta is hilarious with that Darth Vader mask on! 🤣 I'm surprised Mark Hamill cracked a smile, I thought for sure it would be a total fail... But yeah, it's always great to see Mark and Jim having some fun together, they're like two old buddies 👫.
 
OMG 🤩 I'm so down for a Luke Skywalker spinoff series! Can you imagine Mark Hamill back in the galaxy far, far away? 🚀 I love how he and Jim Acosta just went with it and had fun, it's all about the nostalgia and love for Star Wars right? 😊 Plus, who wouldn't want to see what a modern CGI version of The Empire Strikes Back would look like? 🔥 It'll be interesting to see how they'd reimagine those iconic scenes, I bet it'll be epic! 💫
 
I'm so hyped about this news!!! 🚀 It's been ages since we've seen Luke Skywalker on screen and I'd be totally down for more #StarWars content! Mark Hamill is such a legend and I love that he's still having fun with his role, even after all these years 😂. The idea of him revisiting the character in a spinoff series sounds amazing and I'm excited to see what kind of ideas they come up with #LukeSkywalkerForever 💫. Can you imagine what it would be like to see Luke in today's CGI era? Mind blown! 🤯 The banter between Hamill and Acosta was so funny, I needed a good laugh after reading that 😂. Bring on the Star Wars magic again! ✨
 
🤣 I'm so down for a Luke Skywalker spinoff series! Can you imagine Mark Hamill and Jim Acosta geeking out over CGI? 😂 Their banter was hilarious, and it's clear they have an amazing chemistry. I'd love to see them explore some new ideas for the character. Maybe we'll even get to see Luke as a grown-up with his own adventures 🤔. The full interview is going to be so entertaining! 💥
 
I'm so down for another Luke Skywalker spinoff series 🤩, but can you imagine how cool it'd be if they actually got to make one with Mark Hamill as an old dude, graying out and stuff? 💆‍♂️ I mean, I know he's still got the iconic face and all, but a little grey hair would add some nice depth to his character. Plus, can you imagine him and Jim Acosta having a lightsaber duel in the interview? 😂👊 That'd be epic!
 
I'm totally down for another Luke Skywalker spinoff series... 😒 Yeah, I know, it sounds weird, but hear me out. The thing is, we've got enough Luke stories already and I think it's time to explore other characters in the 'Star Wars' universe. Like, have you seen all the awesome stuff they're doing with the Mandalorians? 🤖 That show is fire! Let's focus on some of the lesser-known heroes instead of revisiting a character who's been around for decades. Plus, can we please just leave Mark Hamill's iconic performance as Luke Skywalker alone? He's done it justice and I don't want to see him in a spinoff series. It's time for someone new to shine! 💫
 
OMG 🤩 I'm totally down for another Luke Skywalker spinoff! I mean, who wouldn't want to see more of that epic character? And it's so cool that Mark Hamill was willing to poke fun at himself and have a laugh with Jim Acosta 😂👏. It's clear they're both super passionate about the 'Star Wars' universe and would kill to bring this project to life! 🚀💫 Can you imagine the scenes from Empire Strikes Back done in today's CGI? Mind blown 🔥
 
I'm loving this news! I mean, who wouldn't want to see Mark Hamill back as Luke Skywalker? 😊 The guy's got such great chemistry with Jim Acosta, it's like they're old buddies or something! And can you imagine that Darth Vader mask impression? 🤣 It's hilarious. I think a spinoff series would be a great idea - just think of all the cool new ideas they could come up with. Plus, getting to see some of these iconic scenes reimagined in modern CGI is going to be so cool! The fact that it was all done in such a lighthearted and playful way makes me even more excited for this project... let's hope it stays fun and not too serious! 😄
 
🤣 that's so cool! I mean, who wouldn't wanna see Mark Hamill back as Luke Skywalker? He's still got that whole Jedi vibe going on. I'm also loving Jim Acosta's sense of humor - I mean, who knew he was a closet Darth Vader impersonator? 😂 The fact that they had such a relaxed conversation about the spinoff series is really refreshing. It just goes to show that even in the world of blockbuster franchises, people can still be down-to-earth and have fun with each other. 👍
 
I gotta say, I'm totally against re-doing Luke Skywalker's spinoff series 🤦‍♂️... wait, no, actually, that's not true... I mean, what if it's done right? Like, if they could pull off a fresh take on the character and the world without messing with the original storylines... yeah, that would be awesome 😎. But, at the same time, Mark Hamill is like 90 now... wouldn't it just be easier to leave Luke as is and not mess with his legacy? 🤔... hold up, who am I kidding? I want to see more of Luke's adventures! Maybe they could even get him a cool new haircut 💇‍♂️.
 
😎 it's about time Mark Hamill gets to revisit his iconic role, he was always meant for more than just being "the guy in the white robe" 💫 this spinoff series could be super interesting if they get the script right, not just some shallow cash-grab 🤑 and can we please get a decent special effects team involved? those old shots of The Empire Strikes Back would look ridiculous with modern CGI 🤯
 
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