Legendary 'Star Wars' Actor Reacts to Acosta's Impression as Darth Vader
Actor Mark Hamill appeared on CNN's Jim Acosta's show, where he shared his thoughts on a potential spinoff series centered around his iconic character Luke Skywalker. In the midst of their conversation, Jim Acosta took a moment to poke fun at himself by channeling his inner Darth Vader.
Hamill couldn't help but chuckle as he watched a video of Acosta dressed in a full-body Darth Vader costume and wielding an impressive lightsaber. "I've seen some great impersonators," Hamill joked, "but you're the first one who's actually made me laugh." He praised Acosta for capturing the essence of the character so well.
Hamill went on to express his gratitude towards Acosta for continuing the 'Star Wars' legacy even years after his own retirement from acting. "It's amazing how much enthusiasm people still have for these characters," Hamill said, highlighting the enduring impact that 'Star Wars' has had on popular culture.
While he was joking about his co-host's abilities as a Sith Lord, the humor also underscored how passionate fans like Acosta remain in their dedication to this beloved franchise.
Actor Mark Hamill appeared on CNN's Jim Acosta's show, where he shared his thoughts on a potential spinoff series centered around his iconic character Luke Skywalker. In the midst of their conversation, Jim Acosta took a moment to poke fun at himself by channeling his inner Darth Vader.
Hamill couldn't help but chuckle as he watched a video of Acosta dressed in a full-body Darth Vader costume and wielding an impressive lightsaber. "I've seen some great impersonators," Hamill joked, "but you're the first one who's actually made me laugh." He praised Acosta for capturing the essence of the character so well.
Hamill went on to express his gratitude towards Acosta for continuing the 'Star Wars' legacy even years after his own retirement from acting. "It's amazing how much enthusiasm people still have for these characters," Hamill said, highlighting the enduring impact that 'Star Wars' has had on popular culture.
While he was joking about his co-host's abilities as a Sith Lord, the humor also underscored how passionate fans like Acosta remain in their dedication to this beloved franchise.
. I mean, who wouldn't want to be a part of the Star Wars universe, right? And it's cool that they were both having fun with it - it shows how much love people have for these characters, even years after the original films came out.
. Plus, Mark Hamill is just so iconic as Luke Skywalker - it's amazing to see him still being involved with the franchise all these years later 
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. I mean, I get that he's trying to poke fun at himself, but the video of him walking around in a full-body suit and swinging a lightsaber was pretty cringeworthy 
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. It's awesome that Mark appreciates his dedication to the franchise, too. I think what's really cool is how Acosta's enthusiasm has brought new life to the series even after all these years 
Mark Hamill is literally the coolest for roasting him and still managing to keep it light 
Anyway, it's awesome to see how Jim Acosta is carrying on the Star Wars legacy and bringing joy to fans like us 
. But what really got me was when Hamill said he's never seen anyone capture the essence of a character so well before 
I'm loving how the franchise continues to bring people together like this – it's truly out of this world! 
[link to CNN show](https://www.cnn.com/videos/entertainment/2025/02/15/mark-hamill-jim-acosta-darth-vader-impersonation.cnnvideos/index.html)
