'That’s A No-Brainer': Hayden Christensen Talks About Returning As Anakin Skywalker In ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Season 2

In an interview with Variety, Christensen looked back fondly on working with McGregor during filming. “The first time I met Ewan was in Australia,” he said. “Right away I knew that I was standing in front of a friend.” Christensen noted McGregor’s guidance, “He really took me under his wing. It’s easy to get caught up in the technicalities of making those films. But he always just brought it back to the emotional aspect.” Clearly, their on-set bond remains strong and could easily fuel any future collaborations. 

Christensen expressed enthusiasm to potentially revisit Anakin Skywalker. “If it means that I got to do more with Ewan, then that’s a no-brainer,” he said. The actor explained that delving deeper into Anakin’s psyche still interests him as both a performer and a fan. With Obi-Wan and Darth Vader’s relationship unresolved after their season one duel, there are clearly narrative possibilities left untapped. 

Fan Reception Fuels Hopes For Second Season  

Christensen acknowledged the passionate response towards his return in season one. “Just as a fan, it’s so exciting to get to watch him play Obi-Wan- he’s just so good at it” he remarked of McGregor’s performance. For devoted prequel fans, seeing these actors embrace their iconic roles once more has been cathartic.

Christensen seems confident this reception increases the chances of a greenlight, saying “I really hope that he continues with the character” Only time will tell if Lucasfilm takes the actors’ leads to officially announce Obi-Wan Kenobi season two.