News reports indicate that another actor might be making a comeback for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi show on Disney+. The show will reportedly star Hayden Christensen reprising his role of Anakin Skywalker. He will join Ewan McGregor in the Star Wars show which will premiere soon on Disney’s new streaming service.
The role of the new star
Christensen will reprise his role of Skywalker which he played in previous Star Wars movies. He previously featured in the movies Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. However, fans got extremely excited about Christensen’s appearance in the latest Star Wars movie. He gave a brief voice cameo appearance in The Rise of Skywalker, which released last year.
The confirmation regarding the rumours
Christensen’s comeback for the Star Wars franchise would be a massive boost for the upcoming Disney+ show’s popularity. However, the actor is yet to confirm his appointment. Moreover, even if he does comment upon the current rumours, it is likely to be declined by him. Such an event is because the Disney officials are looking forward to an official announcement being made by the end of August. Additionally, an official announcement concerning the addition of Rosario Dawson to The Mandalorian cast will also be made.
How would the character fit into the Star Wars universe?
At this time, there is no clarity regarding how Christensen would fit into the grand scheme of things in the Star Wars franchise. Moreover, his role in the Obi-Wan Kenobi show is also vague. For a large majority of Star Wars fans, the role of Anakin Skywalker is in the lower spectrums. However, Disney is mulling a flashback storyline for the character. Also, a dream sequence featuring Skywalker could also be a part of the upcoming series.
Source: CinemaBlend, MovieWeb
