A lot of people in theStar Warsuniverse have their fingers on the pulse when it comes to social media, but perhaps the person closest to fans isMark Hamill. The Luke Skywalker actor uses social media pretty often to connect with fans and also uses it to troll certain factions of elitist hardcoreStar Warsgroups. So it came as no surprise when Hamill was asked about the upcomingSolo: A Star Wars Storyand already knew about the divisive fan reaction online to the first trailer.
The very first footage fromSolomade its official debut earlier this week and intrue Star Wars fashion, people either love it orthey hate it. There’s not a whole lot of middle ground and one over enthusiastic “fan” made aSoloBingo game that predicts the major plot points of the movie. Fans are already angry that the movie might have Jabba the Hutt in it or that it might have carbonite mentioned in it. Basically, Lucasfilm is damned if they do and damned if they don’t at this point.
In a recent interview, Mark Hamill addressed the reactions to theSolotrailer and spoke about the online culture ofStar Wars. Like the criticism forThe Last Jedi, Hamill claims to have been taken aback by the divisive and negative response that the new trailer has received. He had this to say.
“This is the only franchise where you go on Twitter and they say, If such and such happens, I am so out! It surprises me, but, look, you can’t please everybody. You just have to try and make the best story you can. I was sort of taken aback by it, but who knows? Not everybody likes broccoli. Some people like carrots or Brussels sprouts better, you know, that’s just the way life is.”
It’s safe bet that Hamill has seen theSoloBingo game and more than likely that’s what he’s referencing when talking about fans hating the movie if “such and such happens.” In the end, the actor says that “you can’t please” everybody, which is especially true with theStar Warsfan base. As far as Mark Hamill’s opinion onSolo: A Star Wars Story, the actor says that he can’t wait to see it. Hamill says that he wasimpressed by the trailer. He explains.
“The trailer looks fantastic! I don’t know what anybody’s complaining about. The trailer makes you want to see the movie and I’m dying to see it, so it worked.”
While there are certain fans that can’t wait to watch the movie fail, there are probably more who are genuinely excited to see what Alden Ehrenreich does with the young Han Solo character.Ehrenreich has a tough jobahead of him.
Solo: A Star Wars Storyhits theaters on May 25th, which is only a few short month away. So until then,Star Warsfans will be complaining about what they see in trailers, leaks, and promotional material. Regardless, this is aStar Warsmovie and it will undoubtedly be a hit at the box office no matter what the fans have to say about it. you may read more of the interview with Mark Hamill via Entertainment Tonight’s YouTube channel.
