Hayden Christensen reveals the most fun he's had working on a Star Wars project. The actor returned to the sci-fi fantasy franchise after nearly two decades by joining Ewan McGregor'sObi-Wan Kenobi series. The Disney+ series has only one episode left, but marketing efforts for the project continue with both actors, which has been a treat to watch for fans.
In Obi-Wan Kenobi, Christensen reprises his role as Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker. Originally, the Lucasfilm project wasn't going to feature the Sith Lord, but after a couple of reworks and a lot of deliberation, director Deborah Chow and writer Joby Harold decided that it made sense for the character to be involved in this Ben Kenobi narrative. With that, Christensen was brought in. When the news was announced, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy teased Darth Vader's rematch with Obi-Wan. But aside from that, the Obi-Wan Kenobi show delivered so much more in terms of just seeing Christensen and McGregor back together doing press and reminiscing about their old days working on the prequels.
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In a new video from the official Obi-Wan Kenobi Twitter account, Christensen and McGregor sit down to talk about their favorite memories of playing Obi-Wan and Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker. Christensen specifically cites the pair's fight in Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith as the most fun he's had on set. Read his full quote below:
«We got to Episode III and we had our big fight against each other, that was the most fun for me. I think we both took it really seriously too. So we were having so much fun but it was really intense and rewarding.»
Despite the divisive nature of the prequels initially,
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