Photo: Lucasfilm/Fox/Kobal/ShutterstockHayden Christensenis sticking around on the Dark Side for a little longer.The Golden Globe nominee, 40,is reprising his role as Darth Vader(a.k.a. Anakin Skywalker) in theStar Warsfranchise once again, having joined the upcoming Disney+ series spinoffAhsoka, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.AhsokastarsRosario Dawsonas the eponymous surviving Jedi Knight and will begin filming in early 2022. She previously originated the live-action role in season 2 ofThe Mandalorian.Taking place five years after the events of 1983’sStar Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, in which Darth Vader dies, it’s currently unclear how Christensen will factor into the series. Since Ahsoka was once Anakin’s Padawan apprentice, it’s possible that he’ll return in the form of a Force ghost.Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor.lucasfilm/shutterstockChristensen first played the would-be villain in 2002’sStar Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clonesand the 2005 sequelStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, which saw him don the iconic Darth Vader helmet for the first time. Christensen later took a five-year hiatus from acting.“I guess I felt like I had this great thing inStar Warsthat provided all these opportunities and gave me a career, but it all kind offelt a little too handed to me,” he told theLos Angeles Timesin 2015. “I didn’t want to go through life feeling like I was just riding a wave.“RELATED VIDEO: Mark Hamill Voices Yoda and the Joker While Entertaining Patients at Children’s Hospital Los AngelesThe Canadian actor was previously announced in Decemberto return to the rolein the upcoming seriesObi-Wan Kenobi, which will see him reunite with costarEwan McGregoras the titular Jedi Master. Premiering next year, the series is set ten years after the events ofRevenge of the Sith, as Obi-Wan continues to watch over Anakin’s long-lost son Luke Skywalker on Tatooine.“Itwas such an incredible journey playing Anakin Skywalker,” Christensen told StarWars.com in December. “Of course, Anakin and Obi-Wan weren’t on the greatest of terms when we last saw them… It will be interesting to see what an amazing director like Deborah Chow has in store for us all. I’m excited to work with Ewan again. It feels good to be back.”
Photo: Lucasfilm/Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
Hayden Christensenis sticking around on the Dark Side for a little longer.The Golden Globe nominee, 40,is reprising his role as Darth Vader(a.k.a. Anakin Skywalker) in theStar Warsfranchise once again, having joined the upcoming Disney+ series spinoffAhsoka, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.AhsokastarsRosario Dawsonas the eponymous surviving Jedi Knight and will begin filming in early 2022. She previously originated the live-action role in season 2 ofThe Mandalorian.Taking place five years after the events of 1983’sStar Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, in which Darth Vader dies, it’s currently unclear how Christensen will factor into the series. Since Ahsoka was once Anakin’s Padawan apprentice, it’s possible that he’ll return in the form of a Force ghost.Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor.lucasfilm/shutterstockChristensen first played the would-be villain in 2002’sStar Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clonesand the 2005 sequelStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, which saw him don the iconic Darth Vader helmet for the first time. Christensen later took a five-year hiatus from acting.“I guess I felt like I had this great thing inStar Warsthat provided all these opportunities and gave me a career, but it all kind offelt a little too handed to me,” he told theLos Angeles Timesin 2015. “I didn’t want to go through life feeling like I was just riding a wave.“RELATED VIDEO: Mark Hamill Voices Yoda and the Joker While Entertaining Patients at Children’s Hospital Los AngelesThe Canadian actor was previously announced in Decemberto return to the rolein the upcoming seriesObi-Wan Kenobi, which will see him reunite with costarEwan McGregoras the titular Jedi Master. Premiering next year, the series is set ten years after the events ofRevenge of the Sith, as Obi-Wan continues to watch over Anakin’s long-lost son Luke Skywalker on Tatooine.“Itwas such an incredible journey playing Anakin Skywalker,” Christensen told StarWars.com in December. “Of course, Anakin and Obi-Wan weren’t on the greatest of terms when we last saw them… It will be interesting to see what an amazing director like Deborah Chow has in store for us all. I’m excited to work with Ewan again. It feels good to be back.”
Hayden Christensenis sticking around on the Dark Side for a little longer.
The Golden Globe nominee, 40,is reprising his role as Darth Vader(a.k.a. Anakin Skywalker) in theStar Warsfranchise once again, having joined the upcoming Disney+ series spinoffAhsoka, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
AhsokastarsRosario Dawsonas the eponymous surviving Jedi Knight and will begin filming in early 2022. She previously originated the live-action role in season 2 ofThe Mandalorian.
Taking place five years after the events of 1983’sStar Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, in which Darth Vader dies, it’s currently unclear how Christensen will factor into the series. Since Ahsoka was once Anakin’s Padawan apprentice, it’s possible that he’ll return in the form of a Force ghost.
Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor.lucasfilm/shutterstock
Christensen first played the would-be villain in 2002’sStar Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clonesand the 2005 sequelStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, which saw him don the iconic Darth Vader helmet for the first time. Christensen later took a five-year hiatus from acting.
“I guess I felt like I had this great thing inStar Warsthat provided all these opportunities and gave me a career, but it all kind offelt a little too handed to me,” he told theLos Angeles Timesin 2015. “I didn’t want to go through life feeling like I was just riding a wave.”
RELATED VIDEO: Mark Hamill Voices Yoda and the Joker While Entertaining Patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
The Canadian actor was previously announced in Decemberto return to the rolein the upcoming seriesObi-Wan Kenobi, which will see him reunite with costarEwan McGregoras the titular Jedi Master. Premiering next year, the series is set ten years after the events ofRevenge of the Sith, as Obi-Wan continues to watch over Anakin’s long-lost son Luke Skywalker on Tatooine.
“Itwas such an incredible journey playing Anakin Skywalker,” Christensen told StarWars.com in December. “Of course, Anakin and Obi-Wan weren’t on the greatest of terms when we last saw them… It will be interesting to see what an amazing director like Deborah Chow has in store for us all. I’m excited to work with Ewan again. It feels good to be back.”
source: people.com
