Hayden Christensen Describes People's Intense Reactions to Meeting Darth Vader (Extended)

Hayden Christensen reminisces on getting cast as Anakin Skywalker before talking about people’s reaction to encountering Darth Vader and reuniting with Ewan McGregor on Obi-Wan Kenobi.


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Hayden Christensen Describes People's Intense Reactions to Meeting Darth Vader (Extended)

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[garrick]

"Anakin's gone. I am what remains."
That moment was amazing, Hayden did so well.

[Maverickt]

When he said “You didn’t kill Anakin…I did”. Oh man, the chills and the horror, mixed with the sadness that was evoked. Such a huge talent. He deserves many accolades.

[GuyDudeman]

Glad to see him get some spotlight and not just Ewan. After all the hate and criticism over the last 15 years, to see him get a ton of warm welcomes and praise he must be feeling very loved and validated now (as he should)

[chrisharder]

You can tell Jimmy genuinely likes Hayden and feels sorry for what he's been through but is so happy for where he is now

[wahn]

Hayden was both terrifying and heartbreaking as Anakin/Vader. Incredible scene - both the fighting and the dialogue - between him and Ewan in this finale.

[TheScoundrelsCantina]

Best part about the Kenobi series isn't the Kenobi series at all. It's getting Hayden & Ewan back together after so many years!

[Tonycillian]

Hayden Christensen on big talk show is the highlight of the year. That man has been away too long. He is literally the perfect example of a leading man anyone can ask for. Tall, Handsome, funny, and a really good actor. I really hope he acts in more things outside of Star Wars because he’s seriously such an underrated actor. Would love to see him work with a big director like Scorsese, Fincher, or Villeneuve. Also a standalone Vader series would be perfect.

[robertcook]

He's finally getting the recognition HE DESERVED 17 YEARS

[HISHAM]

Hayden received so much unwarranted hate at such a young age for just merely being an actor.

I think most people would’ve stepped down completely from acting. Pretty awesome to see Hayden well and about these days!

[HeisntLegend]

This is so fucking long deserved. This man embodied Anakin. Gave us the bridge between Him and Vader. Made it believable. So underappreciated.

[kingoftwilight]

Hayden deserves EVERY ounce of praise he is getting. His performance as Vader absolutely blew me away, and I got choked up at that final scene so much.

[lordbottaro]

The final scene between him and Ewan in Obi Wan Kenobi was incredible. You know Hayden is in the suit, but when you just see a small part of his face when is helmet is sliced open, the numerous emotions he emits is just incredible. A fine actor.

[dragonballsuper]

People don't give Hayden enough credit. His Anakin in Revenge of the Sith really looked like he was slowly being engulfed by darkness, like a sickness. And that scene in Obi Wan Kenobi was heartbreaking, especially the part where he said "Anakin is gone, I am what remains", with his original voice fading into the Darth Vader voice it absolutely destroyed me lol. He was so far gone only his son could bring him back to the light.

[ChilianaJones]

Hayden is so calm and down to earth, not the slightest high on himself. He seems to be up there with the likes of Keanu Reeves as one of the nicest guys in the business.

[Squicx]

I LOVE HIM. EVERY 2000S KID LOVES HIM. HE'S OUR ANAKIN!!! Such a nice thing to see him come back! Playing all the games, watching Clone Wars, this man right here is THE MOST POWERFUL JEDI/FORCE USER. Nobody and I mean NOBODY can tell me otherwise.

[Thecamaro]

Hayden IS Anakin. I'm so happy he's finally getting the love and respect he has always deserved. If anyone hated on this man for the prequels, shame on you. He executed his role PERFECTLY

[realnimrod]

Hayden deserves the world. He really is one of the nicest guys I’ve ever seen. It’s ironic because he’s playing one of the most feared and evil characters in fiction

[ethanturrano]

He had every reason to refuse to come back but he came back. We don’t deserve him.

[alexlazzerly]

I love how he's been dressing like Darth Vader for the whole press tour.

[mickhack]

Such a humble guy, so calm and collected