Hayden Christensen poses with a life-size statue of his Star Wars character Darth Vader at the 50th Anniversary Saturn Awards
20 years after he debuted as Anakin Skywalker in 2002’s Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Hayden Christensen posed with a statue of Darth Vader.
The 41-year-old actor beamed Tuesday at the 50th Anniversary Saturn Awards, held at The Marriott Burbank Convention Center in Burbank.
The actor posed at the event with statues of his iconic Darth Vader and another popular Star Wars character – Boba Fett.
Hayden and Darth: 20 years after he debuted as Anakin Skywalker in 2002’s Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, Hayden Christensen posed with a statue of Darth Vader
Christensen appeared in a smart teal suit, his shirt slightly unbuttoned while forgoing a tie.
The sleek actor completed his look with matching trousers and shiny black dress shoes for his red carpet appearance.
The appearance comes just months after he reprized his role as Darth Vader in the Disney Plus Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Hayden’s Look: Christensen appeared in a stylish blue and green suit, with his shirt slightly unbuttoned while going without a tie
Christensen was a relatively unknown actor when he signed on to play Anakin Skywalker in 2002’s Star Wars: Episode II – The Clone Wars.
He also returned in 2005’s Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, where he completes his transformation from Anakin Skywalker to the legendary villain Darth Vader.
These performances launched his career into high gear, with roles in Factory Girl, Jumper, Awake, Takers, and many more to come.
Relatively unknown: Christensen was a relatively unknown actor when he signed on to play Anakin Skywalker in 2002’s Star Wars: Episode II – The Clone Wars
In March 2021, it was confirmed that Christensen would reprise his role in the Disney Plus series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
In a July interview with Fatherly, he revealed he needed to get back in shape for the role.
“I had to physically get back into that character. I just ate as many calories as possible. I gained 25 or 30 pounds to fill that out [Darth Vader] Suit,” he said, adding that the process took about nine months.
Confirmed: In March 2021, it was confirmed that Christensen would reprise his role in the Disney Plus series Obi-Wan Kenobi
Also attending the event was The Exorcist star Linda Blair, who wore a black top under a white coat with black pants.
Another Star Wars star – Ming Na Wen – who appeared as Fennec Shand in both The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett – was posed with a Boba Fett statue.
She also posed alongside Boba while holding the latest popular Star Wars character, Grogu, aka Baby Yoda.
Linda: The Exorcist star Linda Blair also attended the event wearing a black top under a white coat with black pants
Ming and Boba: Another Star Wars star – Ming Na Wen – who appeared as Fennec Shand in both The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett – was posed with a Boba Fett statue
Ming and Grogu: She also posed alongside Boba while holding the latest popular Star Wars character Grogu, aka Baby Yoda
Anthony and Lucia: Anthony Michael Hall and Lucia Oskerova attend the 50th Anniversary Saturn Awards
Jennifer: Jennifer Tilly performs on the red carpet at the 50th Anniversary Saturn Awards