Hayden Christensen

George Lucas and his Star Wars prequels come under fire for many things but the one criticism that stands out the most tends to be some of the film's ...

If Anakin chooses to express why he doesn’t like sand in that particular fashion, that’s because that’s how you make that disdain public in the Star Wars universe. Hayden Christensen had to spew some of that dialogue in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith but, as he’s set to make his Darth Vader return on the just-released Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series, he’s coming out in defense of the awkward dialogue of the Star Wars prequels. This seems to fall in line with a similar statement that George Lucas made himself back in 2020 regarding the dialogue.

Hayden Christensen reveals that he didn't speak to original Star Wars creator George Lucas before joining the cast of Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Christensen has played Anakin Skywalker twice before, but only depicted the Sith Lord briefly at the end of Revenge of the Sith, following the brutal death of Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson). Furthermore, Christensen was only able to don the iconic black suit that Darth Vader is so closely associated with in two brief scenes to close out the Star Wars prequel saga. The reaction is a far cry from the mixed reception his performances received in both Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. At the time of the prequels' release, audiences and critics decried both Lucas' apparently clunky dialogue (which Christensen has since defended) and Christensen's perceived poor delivery of the awkward lines. The upcoming show is set 10 years after the fall of the Republic and the Jedi Order. It follows the titular Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) as he lives in exile on the desert planet Tatooine and watches over a young Luke Skywalker from afar.

After reprising his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi, Hayden Christensen would love a spinoff dedicated to the Sith Lord.

"I had rehearsed the scene with Vader, but not with the helmet on or anything like that," McGregor said. When asked whether he was concerned about receiving further backlash in Obi-Wan Kenobi, Christen responded, "I mean, it’s all on the table, but you know, that doesn’t get factored into these types of decisions for me." "Yeah, I mean...

Hayden Christensen has said he would like to come back to Star Wars again for a Darth Vader spinoff, after his return in Obi-Wan Kenobi.

If Hayden Christensen’s return in Obi-Wan Kenobi is well-received by fans once more of him has been seen in the series, perhaps this could open the door to a Vader series too. During the reign of the Galactic Empire, former Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi embarks on a crucial mission. With Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor being so warmly welcomed back to the Star Wars franchise, many fans are wondering whether Obi-Wan Kenobi could pave the way for future series focusing on their characters.

Hayden Christensen wears "special Sith underpants". The 41-year-old actor has reprised his 'Star Wars' role as Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader in new Disney+ ...

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Eventually, Anakin transforms from a sand-hating Jedi to one of the most vicious Sith Lords in the galaxy: Darth Vader. On transforming back into the iconic ...

"And I never quite mastered it back in the prequel days ‘cause it was like Hayden's signature move." The line comes from 2002's Attack of the Clones, as Anakin tells Padmé Amidala ( Natalie Portman) about his life growing up on the desert planet of Tatooine. "I don't like sand," he tells her. And while wearing a heavy, all-black ensemble every day seems like a stifling experience, Christensen said the costume team came up with "some tricks to stay cool under the costume." "I've never really understood the humor of the scene," Christensen told E! News at the Star Wars Celebration on May 26. "For me, I've always sort of understood Anakin's contempt for sand. On the premiere episode of E!'s new digital series While You Were Streaming, Christensen revealed what he really thinks of Anakin's infamous sand line.

Hayden Christensen is set to reprise his role as Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi, and if it were up to him, he would love to return for a Darth Vader ...

It also features the return of fellow Star War alums Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader and Joel Edgerton as Owen Lars. This means it’s not exactly impossible that Disney could develop its own series fully based on the iconic Darth Vader. Hayden Christensen is set to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi, and if it were up to him, he said that he would love to return for his own Darth Vader spin-off.

Understand the complete backstory to Hayden Christensen's 'Star Wars' characters, roles, and future within 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'

Upon regaining consciousness, Vader asked the Emperor what had become of his wife, and he told Vader that he had killed her in his anger. Overwhelmed by his despair in the belief he had killed Amidala and their unborn child, which fulfilled his prophetic dreams of her death, Vader incidentally destroyed the medical droids and severely damaged the entire room through the Force. He broke free of his bindings on the operating table and, despite struggled to walk under the sheer weight of his new prostheses and armor, let out a cry of despair over losing everything he had loved. Luke sought to become a Jedi, like his father before him, and believed that Vader had the potential to turn back to the light side of the Force. Vader was defeated by Luke during the Battle of Endor in 4 ABY, but the young Jedi refused to strike down his father in anger, causing the Emperor to torture Luke with Force lightning. Manipulated into believing that the Jedi had failed him and coupled with his fear of losing Amidala in childbirth, Skywalker betrayed and turned against the Jedi Order, believing Sidious had the knowledge to cheat death. Fueled by rage and fear, the newly titled Sith Lord Darth Vader slaughtered innocent Jedi, younglings, and more to prove to his new master, Palpatine, that he was worthy to earn the guidance in saving Padmé Amidala. Anakin Skywalker was one of the most powerful Jedi and Sith in galactic history. Shortly afterward, the Emperor (having sensed his apprentice’s peril) arrived on Mustafar, where he found the severely wounded Vader and took him back to Coruscant, in a medical capsule. Following the Battle of Naboo, the Jedi High Council admitted Skywalker into the Order as the Padawan of Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi despite feeling that he was too old and emotional to adhere to the Jedi Code. During the early days of the Clone Wars, Skywalker served as a Jedi General in the Grand Army of the Republic, commanding the clone troopers of the elite 501st Legion against the Confederacy of Independent Systems. He also oversaw the Jedi training of his own apprentice, Ahsoka Tano, after receiving his knighthood. As the Emperor could not afford to lose Vader, he turned to the Republic’s best scientists, among which was Cylo, who in doing so, gained private access to Vader’s cybernetics), and by the Emperor’s orders, Vader was put into a life-sustaining black suit of armor and outfitted with three new robotic limbs by numerous droids skilled in both cybernetic reconstruction and medical surgery. In the final two films of the prequel trilogy, Christensen was the only actor portraying a Jedi who was not allowed to customize his character’s lightsaber. On May 12, 2000, Christensen announced that he would be starring as the adult Anakin Skywalker in the next two prequels, Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (2005), succeeding Jake Lloyd, who played the character’s younger self. Hayden Christensen (born April 19, 1981) is a film actor from Vancouver, British Columbia. Christensen is best known for his portrayal of an adult Anakin Skywalker in both Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. Christensen also portrayed Darth Vader in the final prequel, in both the character’s suited and unsuited forms.

We love Hayden Christensen's Star Wars return almost as much as Anakin Skywalker hates sand. Preparing for the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi required the actor ...

"And I never quite mastered it back in the prequel days ‘cause it was like Hayden's signature move." The line comes from 2002's Attack of the Clones, as Anakin tells Padmé Amidala ( Natalie Portman) about his life growing up on the desert planet of Tatooine. "I don't like sand," he tells her. And while wearing a heavy, all-black ensemble every day seems like a stifling experience, Christensen said the costume team came up with "some tricks to stay cool under the costume." "I've never really understood the humor of the scene," Christensen told E! News at the Star Wars Celebration on May 26. On the premiere episode of E!'s new digital series While You Were Streaming, Christensen revealed what he really thinks of Anakin's infamous sand line. "For me, I've always sort of understood Anakin's contempt for sand.

Exclusive: Actor Hayden Christensen reflects on what the role of Anakin Skywalker means to him and expresses his gratitude to the fans.

Screen Rant was able to talk to Christensen on the red carpet, asking about his reaction to feeling the love and energy from the fans in attendance. At the Star Wars Celebration panel for Obi-Wan Kenobi, Christensen and co-star Ewan McGregor took to the stage to talk about the new series. While at Star Wars Celebration for Obi-Wan Kenobi, actor Hayden Christensen reflects on his Anakin Skywalker role and gives thanks to the fans for their support.

Did Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman date while filming the Star Wars Prequels? What they've said about each other.

She addressed the struggles she faced going to school and contending with her celebrity at a young age. The rumors about Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman dating began more than 20 years ago in 2000. In the years since their onscreen chemistry as Padma and Anakin Skywalker, the two actors have moved on both professionally and personally.

Exclusive: Hayden Christensen reacts to various fan theories about the Star Wars prequel trilogy, ranging from Darth Maul to Darth Jar Jar.

This has even led Christensen to publicly express interest in a Vader series, leaving the possibility for Christensen to join quite a few other Star Wars projects after Obi-Wan Kenobi. One of the most exciting things Star Wars viewers learned about Christensen heading into Obi-Wan Kenobi is that the actor got himself caught up on all the animated content that has filled the gap between Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith and now. Hayden Christensen shares his reaction to a few of the many popular Star Wars prequel trilogy theories.

Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.' According to the actor, reprising the role required some physical training.

I had to put on a decent amount of weight and size to fill up the suit.” Of course, fans already know what happens to Darth Vader later in the Star Wars timeline. “The physical preparation was intense. Given the major shift his character has undergone, Christensen no doubt needed a different approach to playing him this time around. Instead of wearing Jedi robes, he’s now donning the Darth Vader suit. According to Christensen, he needed to adopt an “intense” physical training regimen ahead of the show.

It's been no secret that Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen's return to Star Wars has been a popular point for fans, but with just a few words at ...

It's been a clearly emotional return for McGregor and Christensen to their starring roles, not least because of the swing in feeling for their Star Wars movies. It's even been described as a "love story" between the former master and padawan. Referencing the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith line (which itself has become a meme), Chistensen simply replied, "This is where the fun begins."

Star Wars Celebration's Attack of the Clones panel had to feature Obi-Wan and Anakin, and it did. However, it took them a while to take the stage, ...

“I don’t even know if George can describe what he created,” said McGregor of the creator. When Lucas would see the golden droid walk on set, Daniels would often hear George say, “Now Star Wars has arrived.” The Camino fight wasn’t actually the scene that McGregor remembered filming the clearest. That’s why, knowing that the two stars were around for Obi-Wan premiere reasons, everyone who attended the Attack of the Clones 20th anniversary panel had to assume that the master and Padawan would be there, too. Attack of the Clones featured Hayden Christensen’s debut as Anakin Skywalker, and Obi-Wan — which hosted its premiere at the convention — features Christensen’s and McGregor’s return to a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Celebration 2022 has essentially been built around two pieces of franchise lore: the brand new Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Hours before the Obi-Wan Kenobi series premiere, Anthony Carboni, one of the Star Wars Celebration hosts made a brief but very cool interview with Ewan ...

Over the last years, I’ve started to feel the warmth for the films that we made and it’s meant a lot to us, it’s meant a lot to me personally to feel that. We experienced it with the prequels, we experienced it with Ahsoka and the Clone Wars, and more recent projects that aren’t “approved” by a large portion of the fans. After another cheerful interruption, Ewan commented on some of the thoughts that lead up to what we’re witnessing in this new series. The Vader we’re going to see might be crueler, more vicious, and with darker thoughts. After taking a seat, they had to wait for two entire minutes because the people were cheering so much. Even if they didn’t reveal anything, it was such a wholesome moment that thousands of fans around the world enjoyed.