In the upcoming “Star Wars” prequel series, “Andor,” Disney show an unmodified Ak-47 in the trailer and is now being targetted for their insensitivity.
The full-length trailer just dropped on Monday, and fans were furious after noticing an unnamed character brandishing what appears to be the controversial Russian assault rifle during an action scene.
Longtime lovers of the series say the inclusion of the guns is unfaithful to the “Star Wars” universe and have slammed “Andor” producers as “lazy.”
After the recent mass shootings, gun reform campaigners will likely be triggered by the appearance of an AK-47 in a children’s TV show.
While there have been many times in the history of Star Wars where prop teams have frequently used real-life weapons, this appears to be the first time an unmodified real-life gun has appeared in the “Star Wars” world — and fans, understandably, aren’t happy.
“5 seconds into the trailer and you’ve already pd me off,” one fan raged. “The guy has got a f*g AK-47! IN A STAR WARS SHOW! YOU’RE SO LAZY! You couldn’t be bothered to design a space gun. I’m so tired. So very tired.”
“Hard pass, no aliens and just a regular old AK-47. No creativity. Where does this take place.. Russia or Ukraine? How dumb,” another complained.
“That design clearly being a prop AK-47 is just lazy. Hell, the guy looks like he’s wearing a jacket and hoodie. These aren’t Star Wars designs,” a third person fumed.
Watch the trailer to see for yourself below.
