He’s a Lukewarm Skywalker.
“Star Wars” star and Twitter sensation Mark Hamill seems to be in no hurry to follow in the footsteps of “Star Trek” actor William Shatner, who took a joy ride on one of billionaire Jeff Bezos’ rockets this week. He also wonders why so many of his fellow Earthlings are anxious about getting rid of him for a while.
“Not sure how to feel about so many people suggesting I be shot into space,” Hamill tweeted Friday.
Internet buzz about who might be the next celeb in space began almost as soon as Shatner returned to Earth Wednesday morning. Shatner, 90, literally spoke of his out of this world experience with tears in his eyes in subsequent interviews.
Hamill’s popular Twitter feed was flooded with fans both encouraging and discouraging him from pursuing the opportunity. Others suggested that considering all of his fictional experiences in space, a quick real-life glimpse at the cosmos might seem anticlimactic to the 70-year-old actor.
It was also suggested that the celeb space race that may now be underway is reminding science fiction watchers of the fan rivalry between Hamill’s and Shatner’s movie franchises. He was also assured that most folks wanting to see him in a rocket want only the best for him.
“It’s only because you’re such a stellar guy,” suggested one Hamill fan.
Hamill is followed by nearly 5 million people on Twitter. He frequently interacts with “Star Wars” fans on the platform, which he also uses to share his politics.
