He is best known for his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader in the Star Wars media franchise. He first appeared in the prequel trilogy films, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005), and later reprised his role in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) and Ahsoka (2023).

1 day ago · Hayden Christensen's return as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi was brilliant, but this video confirms Christensen wanted to return to Star Wars 14 years earlier.Anakin/Darth Vader is one of Star Wars' best characters and among the most important characters in Star Wars movies and TV shows, even after the Skywalker Saga theoretically ended with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Hayden Christensen’s return as Anakin Skywalker in Obi-Wan Kenobi was a triumphant moment for Star Wars fans, but a recently resurfaced interview via Reddit reveals that he was ready to reprise ...

On May 12, 2000, it was announced that Christensen would star as Anakin Skywalker in the prequels Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005).

Jan 20, 2025 · As this video makes clear, Anakin's appearance in Ahsoka was absolutely thrilling for a host of reasons.For one, it marked another return from Hayden Christensen, following his return in Obi-Wan Kenobi.This was also the first on-screen appearance of live-action young Ahsoka, played by Ariana Greenblatt, who portrayed the beloved character flawlessly.

May 16, 2022 · In a crucial scene -- and one that I point out as a personal favorite -- following the massacre, Anakin confesses everything to Padmé and breaks down. Christensen impressively pours out all sides of Anakin’s personality and emotions here, as the young Jedi tries to make sense of what he’s done.

May 31, 2024 · Hayden Christensen and Rosario Dawson reflect on Anakin and Ahsoka's lightsaber fight, joking about how Christensen got "souped-up" for the scene, and address if Anakin will be back in season...

Nov 4, 2024 · During a panel at SPACECON San Antonio, Hayden Christensen and Rosario Dawson spoke about Anakin Skywalker's Star Wars return in the Ahsoka show, including what it felt like for Christensen to receive the call asking him back.

Jun 19, 2024 · Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker and Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano on the Disney+ series Ahsoka. Lucasfilm Ltd. It was a moment Star Wars fans had been waiting for: the reunion of...

Feb 28, 2024 · As the legendary Anakin Skywalker, it was on Hayden Christensen to show us how an idealistic teenager lost his way, becoming cinema’s most iconic villain.