Ahsoka
Summary
In an interview at MegaCon 2024 in Orlando , Hayden Christensen explained why Anakin Skywalker ’s resilient - actionAhsokareturn was so meaningful and such a majorStar Warssuccess . Ahsokaepisode 5saw the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker when Ahsoka enteredthe World Between Worldsand was discombobulate backward in clock time , re - surviving moments from the Clone Wars era . This meant thatnot only did Hayden Christensen get to don the Clone Wars armor for the first time , but also that Anakin and Ahsoka had a prospicient delinquent exchange about Anakin ’s play to the dark side of the Force .
interview at MegaCon 2024 ( viaHayden Christensen Brasil ) , Hayden Christensen discourse Dave Filoni ’s grandness as the driving force behind the winner ofAhsokaepisode 5 . Christensen said ,
" What Dave Filoni accomplished is really remarkable . The circumstance of it and the way it sort of informed Ahsoka ’s journey , it ’s really clever storytelling . "
That storytelling , weaving together so many scene of Anakin ’s and Ahsoka’sStar Warsstorylines , is a major part of the episode ’s impact .
Why Anakin Skywalker’s Return Meant So Much
Anakin ’s restoration inAhsokatied up so many decisive loose close for the case . While Hayden had already reprized his purpose inObi - Wan Kenobi , the show only saw him as Vader ( with the exception of a flashback ) . InAhsoka , Hayden Christensen have to devolve as the Anakin seen before his turn to Darth Vader and , particularly crucial for theAhsokashow , the Anakin check throughout theClone Warsshow . This also mean the first live - action appearing of Anakin during this era .
The reunification between Ahsoka and Anakin was also much require , particularly after the events ofStar Wars Rebels , when Ahsoka has the horrible realisation that her darling master did not exit duringOrder 66but instead became one of the greatest evils in the Galax urceolata . The World Between Worlds gave Ahsoka and Anakin the opportunity to reunify , but it was n’t just a happy riposte — it take into account Ahsoka to address what Anakin ’s betrayal imply for her . Particularly when she calls out that Anakin was more unsafe than anyone realized , Ahsoka is able to get a bit of closure from Anakin ’s treachery .
The episode was also the culmination of so manyStar Warsstorylines and versions of Anakin , exemplifying Dave Filoni ’s masterly storytelling . It connect to theClone Warsshow and his relationship with his Padawan , it render the duality of Anakin and Vader , and it contribute Hayden Christensen back as Anakin Skywalker once again . As the interviewer do clear , Ahsokaepisode 5 is in many shipway peakStar state of war , and Hayden Christensen seems to consort .
Source : Hayden Christensen Brasil
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