The excitement at Star Wars Celebration reached new heights with the announcement that Hayden Christensen will reprise his iconic role as Anakin Skywalker in Season 2 of the Ahsoka series. While details about Anakin's specific role remain under wraps, fans are thrilled to know that Ahsoka's journey with her former master is far from over.

Christensen made a memorable appearance at the Ahsoka panel, sharing his enthusiasm for returning to the role. "It was a dream to get to do," he stated. "The way they conceived how to do it was brilliant in getting to explore the World Between Worlds. I thought it was all really exciting."

Ahsoka series creator Dave Filoni humorously remarked that he had to invent new dimensions just to collaborate with Christensen again. Their discussions delved into Anakin's activities during the Clone Wars, which had been extensively explored in animation but now would be brought to life in live-action. Christensen expressed his excitement about this transition, saying, "As much as I love the traditional Jedi robes I wore during the prequels, it was exciting to get to see Anakin with a new look."

During the panel, Filoni highlighted how their shared history with George Lucas helped shape their vision for Anakin's return. This collaboration allowed them to fill in gaps in their understanding and create a comprehensive portrayal of the character. Christensen echoed this sentiment, mentioning George Lucas's directive of "faster, more intense!" as a guiding influence.

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