Hayden Christensen has been confirmed to be returning to the world of Star Wars in the upcoming streaming series Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ and fans may get to see Christensen in the Dark Lord Sith suit without Darth Vader’s helmet on.
Bounding Into Comics claims to have the answer. According to a source close to them, we will get to see Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader but also without his iconic mask. The rumor does not clarify if this means we will only see Christensen as Vader after the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, or if we might see flashbacks or dream versions of Anakin Skywalker before he became permanently scarred. However, it does sound like Christensen will have more than just a vocal presence as Darth Vader.
Chirstensen’s return as Darth Vader in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series was announced by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy during the Disney Investor Day 2020 presentation.
Kennedy made the announcement stating, “Last August at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, we announced the return of Ewan McGregor in the iconic role of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi for a special event series on Disney Plus.”
She continued, “Obi-Wan Kenobi begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Revenge of the Sith, where he faced his greatest defeat, the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice Anakin Skywalker turned evil Sith lord, Darth Vader.”
Kennedy then confirmed Christensen’s return as Vader stating, “Our fans will be thrilled that Hayden Christensen will be returning in the role of Darth Vader.”
She added, “This will be the rematch of the century.”
“Production will begin in March of next year,” Kennedy concluded.