The excitement at Star Wars Celebration reached new heights with the announcement that Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker in Season 2 of the Ahsoka series. While details about Anakin's role remain under wraps, fans are thrilled to know that Ahsoka's journey with her former master is far from over.
Christensen made a special appearance at the Ahsoka panel, sharing his enthusiasm about returning to the iconic role. "It was a dream to get to do," he remarked. "The way they conceived how to do it was brilliant in getting to explore the World Between Worlds. I thought it was all really exciting."
Ahsoka series creator Dave Filoni humorously noted the lengths he went to collaborate with Christensen again, saying, "I had to invent entire dimensions to make it happen." This playful comment underscores the creative efforts behind bringing Anakin back to the screen.
Christensen also delved into the discussions he had with the team about Anakin's activities during the Clone Wars. "All of this had been presented well in the animated world, but I was really excited to do that in live action," he explained. "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."
During the panel, Filoni discussed how their shared history with George Lucas helped shape their approach to Anakin's character. This collaboration allowed them to fill in gaps in their understanding and craft a comprehensive portrayal of Anakin. Christensen added, "I always have George's voice in the back of my head saying, 'faster, more intense!'"
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