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 Ahsoka. While details on Anakin's role remain under wraps, the news promises more thrilling interactions between Ahsoka and her former master.
During the Ahsoka panel, Christensen shared his enthusiasm for returning to the character. "It was a dream to get to do," he remarked, highlighting the innovative approach of exploring the World Between Worlds. "The way they conceived how to do it was brilliant... I thought it was all really exciting."
Series creator Dave Filoni playfully noted the lengths he went to collaborate with Christensen again, humorously stating he had to "invent entire dimensions to make it happen." Christensen also discussed the deeper exploration of Anakin's activities during the Clone Wars, expressing his eagerness to bring these aspects to life in a live-action format. "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," he added.
Later, Filoni discussed how their mutual experiences working with George Lucas influenced their approach to Anakin's character development. This collaboration allowed them to enrich the portrayal of Anakin by filling in knowledge gaps and creating a comprehensive interpretation. Christensen humorously echoed Lucas's famous direction, "faster, more intense!"For more insights, explore why Ahsoka stands as a powerful tribute to 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 updates from The Mandalorian & Grogu and Andor panels.