We're Totally Getting A De-Aged Hayden Christensen In Obi-Wan, Right?
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 3.
With Darth Vader making his presence felt, there's an increasing likelihood that Obi-Wan Kenobi will de-age Hayden Christensen via CGI for Anakin Skywalker flashbacks. One of the most hyped up elements of Obi-Wan Kenobi is the return of the man who played Anakin in Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith. Despite his performance in the prequels being widely criticized, the Star Wars fandom has largely forgiven Hayden Christensen and he's now not only popular, but welcomed to Obi-Wan with open arms and real excitement to see just what he'll bring to the table as Darth Vader.
Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 3 delivers on that front, at least partially. It's here where, after being teased in the previous outing, Vader and Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor) come face-to-face for the first time since Revenge of the Sith's ending, which is 10 years in-universe, when Anakin was left for dead by his old Jedi Master. Obi-Wan episode 3 shows just how much has changed in the decade since, with the balance of power shifting radically. Obi-Wan is much weaker than Darth Vader now, in part because he has not been as connected to the Force or in action for so long, and in part because Vader has become increasingly powerful.
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For as much as Obi-Wan Kenobi has plenty of great Vader action, though, there's not an awful lot in terms of seeing Christensen, who for the most part is hidden away, save for the brief glimpse of him unmasked as Vader in the bacta tank. That's understandable for the story, but it also doesn't fully explain bringing Christensen back if he's going to be either
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