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On Feb. 25, one Twitter user proved that social media really is a powerful tool. It all started with an innocent tweet from a Marvel fan who really wanted Mark Hamill aka Luke Skywalker to continue his legacy in a galaxy far, far away. Except this time, we're not talking about Star Wars. We're talking about Guardians of the Galaxy [2]! The tweet in question was basically just a request that director James Gunn give Hamill a role in the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy 3 [3]. Gunn actually responded, and so did Hamill. A few short tweets later, it seems like it's a real possibility. See how everything unfolded below.

I think @HamillHimself [4] lives around the corner from me in Malibu so he can just come over and we can talk about it over a cup of coffee.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 26, 2018 [5]

I would be happy to do so, both as a good neighbor & an unemployed actor.
All the best, mh

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 26, 2018 [6]

Haha let's do it.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 26, 2018 [7]

DM me for my contact info if you're serious.
(& a good neighbor)
xoxo, mh

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 26, 2018 [8]

Yes I will although I don't think your DMs are on for me.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 26, 2018 [9]

Yes I will although I don't think your DMs are on for me.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 26, 2018 [10]

So, um, wow. There you have it. If Hamill does actually end up in Guardians of the Galaxy 3, we'll have Twitter to thank.