To conclude Phase 4, Marvel has released the tranquil Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on Disney+. In 44 minutes, Mantis and Drax try to organize the perfect Christmas present for Peter Quill. In this course we expect numerous references, Easter Eggs … and a Enter Luke Skywalker?
The name of Mark Hamill has been popping up a lot in connection with the Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special over the past few days. The reason for this is a brief moment in which a bearded man can be seen who looks like Luke Skywalker from Star Wars 8: The Last Jedi looks amazingly similar. But what exactly is it all about?
Did Mark Hamill sneak into the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special?
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special was largely inspired by the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. Accordingly, it would be quite conceivable that Hamill would make a detour into the Marvel Universe and thus the ultimate meta gag delivers. In the end, however, that didn’t happen.
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Taking to Twitter, Hamill’s own son, Nathan Hamill, clarifies the matter: The bearded man, who happily takes a deep sip, it’s not Mark Hamill. But then the Luke actor caused additional confusion with a tweet in which he questions his son’s correction.
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Hamill is known for his sense of humor and it could well be that he is fooling the fans want. Last but not least, there is another person who is said to have insight into the production. Cynn Smith says he was on set the day of shooting and that this is actor Troy Beecham.
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However, there is no official information about Beecham’s involvement. But another tweet by Cynn Smith shows that he does indeed as an extra on the set was.
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Director and screenwriter James Gunn, who is actually very open on Twitter when it comes to his films, has not yet commented.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special has been on Disney+ since November 25, 2022. Guardians of the Galaxy 3 launches on
May 3, 2023 in German cinemas.
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