Hayden Christensen alert! The internet is buzzing with rumors: Is he the next Batman? Our Anakin Skywalker is politely shutting down the cape and cowl talk, praising Robert Pattinson’s take. But fear not Vader fans! Christensen is clearly comfortable wielding the dark side again, joking that Darth Vader would “beat everybody, always.”
Sounds like the Force is strong with him, and the future is dark (in the best way) for our favorite Sith Lord.
Hayden Christensen Shuts Down Batman Rumors, Reignites Vader Love
In a recent interview with GQ, the Star Wars prequel actor Hayden Christensen opened up about the difficulties he had as an actor. Among the more striking stories he shared was an introductory blunder that required the hand-holding of Star Wars creator George Lucas.
Christensen came clean about his struggles with the physical demands of lightsaber-wielding while filming Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, “I used to struggle a lot with not making the sound effects because, as a kid, you’re just sort of conditioned to do that yourself.” Though cute, this behavior got in the way of the lightsaber duels, which required exact timing and passion to pull off well.
During lightsaber battles, the young actor frequently interrupted the action by vocalizing the “whoosh” sounds. Christensen recalled. “I remember George Lucas, on a couple of occasions, would have to come over to me and say, ‘Hayden, I can see your mouth moving, and you don’t need to make the sound effects; we do that in post.’” The Little Italy star greatly benefited from Lucas’ one-on-one coaching, which allowed him to hone his performance and give his whole attention to the physical aspects of the part, free from the distraction of his own sound effects.
The classic lightsaber duels, especially the climax battle on Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith, managed to depict the dramatic and emotional weight of Anakin’s transition into Darth Vader, thanks in large part to Lucas’s hands-on approach. Speaking openly about the process, Christensen brings attention to the difficulties actors encounter when taking on classic roles and the value of mentorship from seasoned filmmakers like George Lucas.
Hayden Christensen Responds To Batman Rumors And Explains Why Darth Vader Would Beat Thanos
Now that Hayden Christensen is back in the public eye, there’s a lot of speculation online regarding his potential possibilities. Per media reports, Christensen appears to be more interested in a galaxy far, far away. He would play Batman in DC’s upcoming The Brave and the Bold.
The actor graciously refrained from discussing Batman in interviews, complimenting Robert Pattinson’s most recent portrayal. Christensen remained evasive when asked about his ideal superhero role, implying that he preferred complicated, multifaceted characters. Maybe a subliminal hint at his legendary transformation into Anakin Skywalker?
Speaking of Vader, Christensen gave no space for ambiguity regarding the outcome of a fight between Thanos and the Sith Lord. He laughed, “Obviously Vader, right?” Vader, without a doubt. Everyone is always defeated by Vader.” His increased comfort level when he puts on his black armor is reflected in this playful assurance.
Fans may anticipate seeing more of Hayden Christensen, perhaps not in the role of the melancholy vigilante from Gotham. With him, the Force is still strong, and Darth Vader’s future appears bright—or dark, depending on your point of view.
