On The Mehdi Hasan Show Sunday, Mark Hamill spoke about being asked by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to aid in the country’s defense against the Russian invasion, and expressed shock that he was sought out.
“I’m not used to being contacted by world leaders. You know, I’m a court jester. I’m a nonessential worker. I do cartoon voices, and TV and movies,” Hamill said. “I was honored to be contacted by him, and basically what they were wanting to do was, become a so-called ambassador, which is a glorified word for representative, for their army of drones.”
Hamill was asked to take part in the United24 fundraising campaign, specifically raising money to help Ukraine build that army of drones.
“Drones define war outcomes,” Hamill said. “They’re essential for Ukraine to protect their border, to protect their citizens, and that’s what I hope people will do.”
Hamill said he spoke to Zelensky for longer than he’d …