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The Star wars Prequel movies were some of the hottest blockbusters in Hollywood when they were released, and Anakin Skywalker was so popular that actors wanted to land it!
Register the launched component Hayden Christensen on the map.
He made his debut in the franchise playing the man who would eventually become Darth Vader in 2002’s. Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. However, he had tough competition before he was cast.
Before Hayden they booked the part, reportedly 300 actors auditioned. In fact, the competition was so star-studded that he admitted he never expected to be cast.
Over the years, 13 of these actors (including Hayden) are indicated. The list includes the fan-favorite, award-winning movie star who apparently turned down the role for a simple reason.
Keep scrolling to see who interviewed to play Anakin Skywalker…
Devon Sawa
Devon Sawa is a young actor with leading roles in projects like Final Destination and Caspar and “big Star wars Guy” when he auditioned to play Anakin.
“There were five of us going for it, and then they ended Hayden Christensen from Vancouver, and he did a great job, but, you know, I was heartbroken,” he told ET in 2020.
He explained about the opportunity, saying, “Especially as a kid, to think, to play a young Darth Vader in what was going to be the biggest thing ever, no one knew what those movies were going to be, but it was like, everyone wanted those parts and I want to say I came close.”
Christian State
Oscar winner Christian State there was a big rumor that he was in the running to play Anakin, and he mentioned the rumors in an interview with the London Free Press in 2000. However, his answer did not give too much information to fans.
“You wouldn’t have heard that from me,” he said, via the Guardian. “My lips are sealed.”
Chris Klein
An American piece actor Chris Klein he apparently never addressed the rumors, but EW reported that he was in the running for the part back in 2000.
Go to the next slide to see more actors who interviewed to play Anakin Skywalker…
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