Hayden Christensen Returns as Anakin in Ahsoka Season 2 - Star Wars

The announcement at Star Wars Celebration that Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker in Season 2 of Ahsoka has thrilled fans worldwide. While details about Anakin's specific role remain under wraps, the news promises more captivating interactions between Ahsoka and her former master.

During the Ahsoka panel at the celebration, Christensen expressed his excitement about returning to the iconic role. "It was a dream to get to do," he remarked, praising the creative approach to his character's reintroduction through the World Between Worlds. "The way they conceived how to do it was brilliant... I thought it was all really exciting."

Series creator Dave Filoni humorously noted his determination to collaborate with Christensen again, saying, "I had to invent entire dimensions to make it happen." This light-hearted comment underscores the lengths to which the team went to bring Anakin back into the fold.

Christensen also touched on the discussions he had with the team about Anakin's activities during the Clone Wars, a period well-documented in the animated series but now set to be explored in live-action. "As much as I love the traditional Jedi robes I wore during the prequels, it was exciting to get to see Anakin with a new look," he shared, hinting at a fresh visual take on the character.

Further into the panel, Filoni discussed how their shared history with George Lucas influenced their approach to Anakin's character. This collaboration allowed them to fill in narrative gaps and enrich the portrayal of Anakin. Christensen playfully echoed Lucas's directing style, saying, "I always have George's voice in the back of my head saying, 'faster, more intense!'"

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