The recent Star Wars Celebration brought thrilling news for fans: Hayden Christensen will reprise his iconic role as Anakin Skywalker in Season 2 of the hit series, Ahsoka. While details about Anakin's specific role remain under wraps, the announcement promises more adventures and interactions between Ahsoka and her former master, much to the delight of the Star Wars community.
During the Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration, Christensen expressed his enthusiasm about returning to the role. "It was a dream to get to do," he remarked, praising the innovative approach of using the World Between Worlds to bring Anakin back. "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 admitted to inventing entire dimensions just to collaborate with Christensen again. The actor also shared insights into the extensive 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," Christensen said. He was particularly thrilled about exploring a new look for Anakin, moving beyond the traditional Jedi robes from the prequels.
During the panel, Filoni discussed how their shared history with George Lucas influenced their approach to bringing Anakin back. This collaboration allowed them to fill in each other's knowledge gaps and create a comprehensive portrayal of the character. "I always have George's voice in the back of my head saying, 'faster, more intense!'" Christensen added, echoing Lucas's famous direction.
For more insights, delve into how Ahsoka powerfully reflects Anakin Skywalker's legacy, get a first look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka Season 2, and catch up on all the major announcements from The Mandalorian & Grogu and Andor panels.
