CNN’s Jim Acosta interviewed legendary actor Mark Hamill on Saturday about his work with Ukraine and the invitation from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to serve as the ambassador for the nation’s “army of drones.” Naturally (and admirably) Acosta was also able to ask a number of Star Wars-related questions during the 15 minutes or so, and even broke out his own Yoda voice.
Hamill is best known for all of his work on stage and screen, but even bester known for being Luke Skywalker, of course. His experience as a spacecraft pilot making him a great fit for the role of ambassador of drones.
Hamill is already an ambassador for United24, the official fundraising arm of the Ukraine government, and in his new task he is a public face in the nation’s effort to expand and reinforce their army of drones, which Hamill explains “monitor and protect their people, their land,” and are “their eyes in …