“I would love to get to do more”: Hayden Christensen isn’t Leaving Star Wars Anytime Soon
Hayden Christensen recently expressed great enthusiasm for reprising his career-defining Star Wars role as Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader in Disney’s ongoing projects. Seventeen years after last playing the fallen Jedi in Revenge of the Sith, Christensen made a heralded return alongside Ewan McGregor in Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+. He also surprised fans with an appearance in the Disney+ series Ahsoka this year.
For Christensen, returning to Star Wars has been thoroughly exciting and an absolute privilege based on his comments. Getting to work with longtime franchise steward Dave Filoni was a gift for the actor. Even wielding a lightsaber and facing off against costars like Rosario Dawson again seems to thrill him. One thing’s for sure, Christensen is eager to keep playing Darth Vader for the foreseeable future.
What Was Hayden Christensen’s Reaction to Playing Darth Vader Again?
When asked about coming back as Anakin/Vader, Hayden Christensen could barely contain his enthusiasm.
“Any opportunity to get to do more with this character is thoroughly exciting for me,” he told EW.
Despite enduring criticism for his prequel performances years ago, Christensen seems overjoyed to reprise this career-defining role.
Getting to portray a new side of Vader in Ahsoka was a “gift” for Christensen. He called reading the World Between Worlds scripts a “giddy little boy” moment. For fans, seeing him inhabit an older, wiser version of the character while mentoring Ahsoka was a long-awaited wish fulfilled.
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Will Hayden Christensen Return as Darth Vader Again?
Between Obi-Wan and Ahsoka, Christensen has enjoyed an unexpected career renaissance as Darth Vader recently. When asked if he knew about Ahsoka’s appearance while filming Obi-Wan, he said
“There was no mention of my involvement.”
So could there be other surprise Vader cameos in store? Based on the actor’s effusive comments, he would likely jump at the opportunity.
“I would love to get to do more,” Christensen reiterated,
calling playing Anakin/Vader again “awesome.”
After years away from Star Wars, the self-described “giddy” actor seems thrilled and grateful to have an ongoing presence in Disney’s franchise now. While future projects remain unconfirmed, fans can expect more Hayden Christensen and Darth Vader adventures for years to come based on this reaction!
