The recent announcement at Star Wars Celebration has thrilled fans: Hayden Christensen is set to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker in Season 2 of the Ahsoka series. While details on Anakin's involvement remain under wraps, the confirmation that Ahsoka Tano's journey with her former master will continue is a major highlight for enthusiasts.
During the Ahsoka panel, Christensen expressed his enthusiasm about returning to the iconic role. "It was a dream to get to do," he remarked, praising the creative approach to integrating Anakin into the narrative through 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 humorously noted the lengths he went to in order to collaborate with Christensen again, mentioning the creation of new dimensions to facilitate Anakin's return. Christensen also discussed the deep dives into Anakin's activities during the Clone Wars, expressing his eagerness to translate these stories from animation to live action. "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 shared.
Filoni and Christensen's collaboration was further enriched by their shared history with George Lucas, allowing them to enhance Anakin's character with a fuller interpretation. "I always have George's voice in the back of my head saying, 'faster, more intense!'" Christensen quipped, underscoring the influence Lucas continues to have on the Star Wars universe.For more insights, explore why Ahsoka's narrative powerfully honors Anakin Skywalker's legacy, catch a glimpse of Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka Season 2, and stay updated with all the latest from The Mandalorian & Grogu and Andor panels.
