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The catalyst for this dramatic discourse centered around a Vanity Fair article in which Hamill implied that Luke Skywalker, the iconic character he portrayed, could be interpreted as gay. Some fans viewed this statement as a desperate attempt by Hamill to fit in narrative trends that appeal to contemporary social movements, thereby causing chaos within the Star Wars franchise's canon. Shatner’s comments aimed to expose what he perceived as Hamill’s disregard for the original character's integrity and instead, an eagerness to appease a vocal fan segment.