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 memorable appearance at the Ahsoka panel during the event, sharing his enthusiasm about returning to the iconic role. "It was a dream to get to do," Christensen expressed. "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 he had to "invent entire dimensions to make it happen." This playful remark underscores the creative efforts to bring Anakin back into the fold.
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 remarked. "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."
Later in the panel, Filoni discussed how their shared experiences working with George Lucas helped forge a strong bond, enabling them to fill in each other's gaps in understanding and craft a comprehensive portrayal of Anakin. Christensen echoed this sentiment, adding, "I always have George's voice in the back of my head saying, 'faster, more intense!'"
For those eager to delve deeper, explore why Ahsoka offers a poignant tribute to Anakin Skywalker's legacy, get a first look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka Season 2, and stay updated with all the major announcements from The Mandalorian & Grogu and Andor panels.
