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Mark Hamill Trump Grave Post Hits Disney Before Star Wars Movie

Mark Hamill Trump Grave Post Hits Disney Before Star Wars Movie

Summary

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill shared and then deleted an AI-generated image showing President Donald Trump in a shallow grave. The White House condemned Hamill’s post, and the incident has caused controversy around Disney, which owns the Star Wars franchise, just weeks before the release of a new Star Wars movie.

Key Facts

  • Mark Hamill posted an AI image showing President Trump in a shallow grave with the message “if only.”
  • Hamill later deleted the image and apologized, saying he wished Trump the opposite of dead.
  • The White House called Hamill “one sick individual” and criticized the post publicly.
  • Conservative activists have used the incident to criticize Hollywood and called for a boycott of Disney’s upcoming Star Wars release.
  • Hamill is not in the new Star Wars film but is closely linked to the franchise because of his long history with the character Luke Skywalker.
  • The new Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, will open on May 22, its first theatrical release since 2019.
  • Industry experts predict the film may have the lowest domestic opening weekend for a new live-action Star Wars movie.
  • Disney is facing repeated controversies that affect how audiences view its movies and brand.
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