Hayden Christensen Returns as Anakin in Ahsoka Season 2 - Star Wars

Exciting news emerged from Star Wars Celebration: Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker in Season 2 of the Ahsoka series. While specifics about Anakin's involvement remain under wraps, fans are thrilled to know that Ahsoka's journey with her former master will continue.

Christensen made a special appearance at the Ahsoka panel during Star Wars Celebration, where he shared his enthusiasm about returning to the role. "It was a dream to get to do," Christensen remarked. "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's creator, Dave Filoni, humorously noted his determination to collaborate with Christensen again, even joking that he had to "invent entire dimensions to make it happen." Christensen also discussed the extensive conversations 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," he said. "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."

During the panel, Filoni elaborated on how their shared history with George Lucas helped forge a strong connection, enabling them to fill in each other's knowledge gaps and craft a comprehensive portrayal of Anakin. "I always have George's voice in the back of my head saying, 'faster, more intense!'" Christensen added, reflecting on Lucas's influence.

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