As he camped again Darth Vader in the Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobicoming May 27 on Disney +, Hayden Christensen revealed that he watched several series to prepare to regain possession of his role.
Here is one who does not do things by halves. Fervently (or would it be apprehensive?) involved in his central role as Darth Vader in the series Obi-Wan Kenobi, broadcast from May 27 on Disney+Hayden Christensen confided to have followed a particular training to embody his obscure character again. And Ewan McGregor worked on his comeback as Obi-Wan Kenobi while watching the entire saga SkywalkerHayden Christensen went further. “I plunged back [dans Star Wars]and I have seen all the films”explained to the American site Enternainment Weekly the one who will wear the mask of Darth Vader again for his greatest happiness. But above all, the 41-year-old actor discovered something else… “I also got into animated series, The Clone Wars and Rebels“.
Why Hayden Christensen devoured the series The Clone Wars et Rebels to embody Darth Vader
“It was fascinatingexplained Hayden Christensen. They developed this character a lot in these two series. And they explored his relationships further. There were some interesting things to learn.” And to add: “It was a lot of fun to go back and immerse yourself in this world that keeps expanding, getting bigger and bigger.”
How Darth Vader will reappear in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi ?
Series Obi-Wan Kenobi will pick up the course of the saga’s story, right after having Anakin’s plunge into the dark side of the force? In an interview, the president of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, had mentioned “debate” that had surrounded the character’s return. “Everyone within our creative team has strong opinions, and our fans have strong opinions.” But for the director, Deborah Chow, it’s pretty hard to avoid Anakin/Darth Vaderand even less than the scenario takes place after Revenge of the Sith“, she had decided.
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