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George Lucas Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader

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18 Comments

  1. Jack

    Great article. I’m psyched to see Hayden again, but it’s a shame that it had to come at the price of Maul.

  2. Kevin Jones

    I’m looking forward to seeing hayden and ewan back in the Star Wars universe again where they belong.Judging by the trailer this show is going to be ace.

  3. KO

    I loved Hayden in the prequels and have never not loved him, and I’m so glad the fandom is finally giving him his due. I can’t wait to see him again in Kenobi and this may be the most excited I’ve been for new SW content since, like, 1980.

  4. Christoph

    So wait, which half of Darth Maul was going to appear in this series, the upper half or lower half of his torso? Or maybe he was going to have the lower body of a droid. If the latter, I’m torn between battle droid legs, protocol droid legs, or R2 wheels. But alas, I guess we shall never know… 😞

    1. Soundwave1138

      I don’t know if you’re being serious, but watch The Clone Wars. It answers that question.

  5. Paul Christian Jenkins, D.Jur.

    Frankly, this is an EXCELLENT idea. Hayden Christensen was a young actor, and it’s time he got a chance to move to the next level. He’s a good, conscientious man, and I’m looking forward to his portrayal of Darth Vader.

  6. I would to see Mace Windu, surviving his encounter with Palpetine and Anakin, playing a role in the upcoming series. He has grown very old and has evaded the hunt for the Jedi but appears out of no where to save Obi wan and sacrifcing himself and becoming a force ghost.

    1. Mh

      No chance. The actor costs too much.

  7. Brian Pederson

    I would swear Disney is beyond braindead when it comes to star wars. All they have to do is follow the blueprint George Lucas left them and follow Filoni and Favreau’s lead among others that have made great contributions to how spectacular mandolorian, rogue one , and solo are. Disneys incompetence with star wars is on full display with that dumpster fire inside a plane crash… called last Jedi and return of the Skywalkers….Or whatever the hell they called it…… point being, do the right thing and put Hayden in character and make this obiwan series something special like it should be.

  8. JANE

    Hayden was brilliant and I don’t understand why he got bagged. His acting was Spot On!!

    1. Mh

      Yes, he should have won an Oscar.

      1. Jonny

        Were we watching the same movies? He was awful. But I’m glad he’s getting a chance take on the role again.

  9. Grant Gluesenkamp

    Huge fan of Hayden Christensen as Anakin. Growing up Anakin was the hero of the story for me watching the prequels when I was younger.
    Never understood the hate that he received for the critics most fans I know loved the portrayal of Hayden as Anakin.
    SO SO SO happy that he is coming back as Anakin/Vader in the Kenobi Series! Welcome back Hayden, the Star Wars Fans Missed you!

    1. Mh

      Why the hate? Becos of the crummy dialog and his wooden acting.

  10. Jango Skywalker

    Hayden Christensen returning to Start Wars? Meh. Never felt his acting did the role the justice it deserved. Might have been the cheesy lines and robotic dialogue, or his adolescent sounding, cracking voice. How did he go from that to the deep, dark voice of James Earl Jones? Such an important factor that, to me, was missed in the initial casting. Just wasn’t that convincing to me as the person that became the most ominous, dark being in the universe next to the emperor.

    That being said, since he’s already played that part, it would be hard to see the return of Darth Vader without him playing that role again. Hoping some time and maturity, and great writing and directing, will change my opinion.

  11. Joy

    OMG! Hayden Christensen is perfect! I named my son after him. Point taken I love him and I’m so excited to see him back in action again. It’s going to be epic!!!!

  12. PgS

    So so glad to see him back. He wasn’t treated right. He done what he was told to act like. KK is the one that needs to go.

  13. Jimmy

    Makes no sense at all to have Vader come back. After the battle on Mustafar they never saw each other until the fight on the Death Star….show is DoA

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