Hayden Christensen, who portrayed Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films, will reportedly return as the Sith Lord in the new Disney+ series Ahsoka.
Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Christensen will reprise the role in the upcoming spinoff, which stars Rosario Dawson as Anakin’s former apprentice and Jedi knight Ahsoka Tano. According to the outlet, production is due to begin in early 2022.
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Dawson appears to have confirmed Christensen’s reprisal for the role in an Instagram post which featured a photo of the two actors alongside the caption: “Skyguy,…they know!!! See you soon, Snips.” They have since taken the post down.
Lucasfilm recently announced several new series and films in the expanding Star Wars universe, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, starring Ewan McGregor with Hayden Christensen playing Darth Vader, as well as Rangers of the New Republic. The next feature film in the Star Wars franchise, titled Rogue Squadron, is set to release in December 2023. Lastly, for more entertainment news, Oscar Isaac to Play Solid Snake in Live-Action Metal Gear Solid Film.
