hayden christensen was added to return of the jedi in 2004.
hayden christensen was added to return of the jedi in 2004.
when was hayden christensen added to return of the jedi?
2004
stock footage of christensen was used in the 2004 dvd-release edition of "return of the jedi", where he was inserted to replace sebastian shaw as the ghost of the redeemed anakin skywalker. this was one of the most controversial changes. lucas wanted anakin's inner person to return to who he was before he turned to the dark side. christensen insisted this was done without his knowledge, an act that was confirmed by lucasfilm itself in the featurette "return of the jedi: what has changed?" as seen on the official website to commemorate the 2006 dvds.
hayden christensen
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hayden christensen (born april 19, 1981) is a canadian actor and producer. he began his career on canadian television at the age of 13, then diversified into american television in the late 1990s. he was praised for his acting as sam in "life as a house" (2001), earning golden globe award and screen actors guild award nominations. christensen gained international fame for his portrayal of anakin skywalker in "" (2002) and "" (2005). his honors for these films include a nomination for the saturn award for best actor and the cannes film festival revelation award.









































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