Hayden Christensen Explains Why He Didn’t Think He’d Be Cast in ‘Star Wars,’ Talks Negative Reaction to Prequel Movies

Hayden Christensen is opening up about his Star Wars experience. The 42-year-old actor made his debut in 2002′s Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones playing a young Anakin Skywalker. The movie and its successor charted Anakin’s descent into the Dark Side of the Force, ending with him becoming the villainous Darth Vader. […]

13 Actors Were Considered for Anakin in ‘Star Wars’ Before Hayden Christensen Was Cast (An Oscar Winner Reportedly Turned It Down!)

Hayden Christensen landed what was Hollywood’s biggest role at the time when he was cast as Anakin Skywalker in 2002′s Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, and he did so after beating out some serious A-listers for the role! The Star Wars prequel movies tracked Anakin’s evolution from a talented young child […]

13 Actors Were Considered to Play Anakin in ‘Star Wars’ Before Hayden Christensen Was Cast (An A-Lister Reportedly Turned the Offer Down!)

Hayden Christensen landed what was Hollywood’s biggest role at the time when he was cast as Anakin Skywalker in 2002′s Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, and he did so after beating out some serious A-listers for the role! The Star Wars prequel movies tracked Anakin’s evolution from a talented young child […]