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Hayden Christensen is thrilled by the positive response from Star Wars fans to his return as Anakin Skywalker in the Ahsoka series.
Christensen had the opportunity to breathe life into scenes from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and collaborate with individuals he deeply admires. The remarkable praise and unwavering support demonstrated by fans towards Christensen further solidify his well-deserved recognition.
Hayden Christensen expresses his joy over the positive response to his reprisal of Anakin Skywalker in the Ahsoka series. For only the second time since the prequel Star Wars trilogy, Christensen embodies the iconic character, this time bringing scenes from Star Wars: The Clone Wars to life. This highly anticipated live-action appearance of Anakin alongside his former Padawan Ahsoka has left a lasting impact on Star Wars audiences, and Christensen himself shares in this sentiment. In a video shared by Star Wars, he expresses his gratitude for the remarkable support and acknowledges that words cannot fully capture his feelings.
Christensen also mentions that he had the chance to work with people he admires, something that must have only added to the elated feeling he was already experiencing.
It's All Praise For Hayden Christensen's Anakin Now
Gone are the days when Christensen was not praised at every opportunity. Now, his mere presence marks a Star Wars moment as one of the best. It has been a long time coming for Christensen, especially now that the viewers who grew up with the prequel Star Wars trilogy can voice their opinions. With each new appearance, Christensen seems to improve Anakin, making him more deserving of the continuous praise he receives.
As Ahsoka season 1 has ended, it remains uncertain when Christensen will return as Anakin. He could potentially appear as a Force ghost to either Ahsoka or Luke. He could also have a small role in Dave Filoni's upcoming The Mandalorian-era movie, providing encouragement or support to these two characters as they face Grand Admiral Thrawn and other challenges. Christensen's performances will forever be remembered in Star Wars history, and it is now evident that he will always be celebrated and praised as he deserves.
All episodes of Ahsoka are now streaming on Disney+.
Source: Star Wars