It’s been a difficult few days for Star Wars fans.
It was announced that the great James Earl Jones has sadly passed away at the age of 93.
The actor had an illustrious career but was perhaps known to many as the voice of the iconic Darth Vader.
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In the original trilogy, it was David Prowse who provided the physical performance of Vader, with Prowse briefly passing the baton to Hayden Christensen inRevenge of the Sith.
Last year’sObi-Wan Kenobivery excitingly allowed Christensen to reprise his role as Vader and in a much more expanded capacity.
Fair to say, Christensen did a fantastic job - with ever-reliable dubbing from Earl Jones.
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It also helps that Christensen has become somewhat of a darling of theStar Warsfandom.
His passion for the franchise shines through, and fans repay that with support and devotion.
That’s why fans are thrilled that Christensen revealed that he’s fully committed and eager to portray Vader once more.
ICYMI: Take a look at our interview with the cast ofThe Acolyte.
Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan McGregor was recently awarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with Christensen in attendance supporting his co-star.
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When asked if he’d return to the franchise, ChristensentoldVariety, “If it means that I got to do more with Ewan, then that’s a no-brainer, but I really hope that he continues with the character.”
Last year, the actortoldEntertainment Weekly that working onObi-Wan Kenobihad “reignited a spark” after he spent many years away from the industry.
“Hayden Christensen delivered one of the best and most heartfelt performances I’ve ever seen in Star Wars as Darth Vader. The guy is an absolute legend so I ain’t passing up the idea to not see him play Darth Vader again,”wroteTwitter user RoGuesOne77.
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“Exactly - this is what I want when I say I want a Vader series. I want to see the psychological/spiritual aspect of him through the years,”addedspaced_cherry.
IfThe Acolyte’s unfortunate cancellation has taught us anything, it’s that Star Wars is going to skew away from original ideas to more familiar territory so fans may be getting just what they’re after.
Topics:Star Wars,TV And Film,Disney
