The “Star Wars” icon, Mark Hamill, was left speechless by the recent accolades of “The Mandalorian” actor, Ming-Na Wen.
The interaction started when Hamill, who made a surprise appearance as Luke Skywalker at the end of season 2 of “The Mandalorian”, tweeted his appreciation for the fans’ reactions to his special appearance.
“#NoWords – Seeing fan reactions to Luke’s return is something I will keep forever,” wrote Hamill, adding that the experience was “overwhelming” and “very moving”. On a second tweet on the subject, Hamill continued: “I am also a fan, so I knew that true fans would love it, but to see them thrilled beyond imagination with the exuberance of children, screaming with joy, screaming with joy… It’s a mountain- roller coaster of emotions that I will never forget. “
#NoWords– Seeing fan reactions to Luke’s return is something I will cherish forever. Your expectation to see X-Wing / Ep. 6 Robes / a lightsaber / a GREEN lightsaber / a gloved hand / a gloved hand / a stranglehold of the Force / R2-it was OVERWHELMING and very moving for me-1/2 https://t.co/gzKn9IVPf6
– Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 31, 2020
Wen, who plays Fennec Shand in “The Mandalorian”, then tweeted Hamill to share the impact he has had on his life and career. “You (and Luke) were immensely inspiring and impactful in my childhood and adulthood,” wrote Wen. “Having shared a scene with you on @TheMandalorian is really one of the biggest highlights [sic], not only in my career, but in my life. Thanks.”
You (and Luke) were immensely inspiring and impactful in my childhood and as an adult. To have shared a scene with you in @themandalorian it’s really one of the biggest highlights, not only in my career, but in my life. Thanks. 😍❤️
Your fan always,
Ming-Na, also known as Fennec 🧡 https://t.co/Qoa45A3dhT– Ming-Na Wen (@MingNa) December 31, 2020
The exchange reflects the legacy and deep cultural resonance of the Star Wars franchise across generations and counting, with Disney continuing to expand the universe by 10 new series on Disney Plus, as announced on Disney Investor Day.
To Wen’s compliment, Hamill replied: “So it happened and I am literally speechless, besides saying: the pleasure was all mine, @MingNa!”
So it happened and I’m literally speechless, besides saying: the pleasure was all mine @MingNa! Much❤️, Mar🐫@themandalorian #YoureNotSoBadYourself https://t.co/rSfOTr8AFx
– Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) January 2, 2021
Wen’s character was in four episodes of the second season of “The Mandalorian” and it was announced that she will also appear in the upcoming series “The Book of Boba Fett” and “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”.