Mark Hamill weighs in on ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ leaked poster rumors
Mar 28, 2019
It appears that leaked “Star Wars: Episode IX” poster is not a leaked “Episode IX” poster after all, at least according to actor Mark Hamill.
What happened: Excitement swirled on social media Wednesday after a reported “Star Wars: Episode IX” poster leaked on the r/StarWarsLeaks sub-Reddit.
New Star Wars Epsiode 9 poster leaked? @HamillHimself @StarWarsUK #StarWarsEpisodeIX pic.twitter.com/AzOF7UnH3p
— John H (@orlandofanuk) March 27, 2019
The poster shows the stars of the films in new uniforms, C-3PO with Chewbacca’s bowcaster, the Knights of Ren and some new characters that have not yet been seen in the films.
Hamill’s comments: Though a few details appear accurate to rumors we’ve heard about the ninth film, Hamill says the poster is not legitimate.
In a response to a fan tweet seeming to inquire about the legitimacy of the poster, Hamill said, “Doubtful. Looks like the work of a #UPF (ultra-passionate fan).”
Doubtful. Looks like the work of a #UPF.
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) March 27, 2019
In a response to another tweet about the poster, Hamill said, “I’m pretty sure that’s just the (wonderful) work of a passionate fan.”
I'm pretty sure that's just the (wonderful) work of a passionate fan.
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) March 27, 2019
Fans of the film have been waiting with bated breath for any news on “Episode IX,” so Hamill’s comments might come as a disappointment to some who thought the poster was real.
Still, social media had fun with it while it lasted:
https://twitter.com/illMac54/status/1110903252944601088
glorious knights of ren on the lower left 😩🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/9ZIDtD4JrX
— Cade Onder (@Cade_Onder) March 27, 2019
remember when the knights of ren participated in eurovision, what a show pic.twitter.com/kL588mnOOu
— lu🥀 (athens era) (@hanleiarey) March 27, 2019
This is my new favorite Star Wars character pic.twitter.com/Eo83FC04Xv
— normcore camp (@RhymesWithSalon) March 27, 2019
LEAKED STAR WARS EPISODE IX POSTER HAS ME IN CARDIAC ARESST. LOOK AT THE KNIGHTS OF REN!!!!! REY LOOKS SO MAJESTIC AND POWERFUL! Ah!!!! pic.twitter.com/zCQrScR9ET
— Alex Kormann (@KormannAlex) March 27, 2019
“Star Wars: Episode IX” hits theaters Dec. 20.
