He deserves all of it I grew up 2000s baby here watching Hayden as Anakin and I've always loved his performance and hes soo humble and great, especially his lightsaber combat skills
I'm sure Hayden spent a significant amount of his life thinking people hated his performance. And sure, some people did. But for the rest of us who grew up with Hayden, to us, he is our Anakin. He is our Vader.
That’s the weird paradox of Star Wars in a nutshell. As older fans we complain about it all the time. But back when we were kids, the same cheesy stuff was iconic. In a strange way they’ve been remarkably consistent 😂
@向洋 Nathan Hartono I would say that is true even for older fans, but our movies were ANH/ESB/RotJ. But I also agree some older fans can be aftheads in their prequel opinions, though I think it softened due to the sequels.
@@MichaelM28 I truly wonders who's not a Star wars fan. Going in people face saying things like that. Does it makes you feel good or anything ? Just because I enjoyed the prequel doesnt make me anyless a fan than anyone. That's the beauty of star wars there's a room for everyone in it. That's a big galaxy isn't it ? I wish you to find better things to do with your time than that.
Judging by how many times Hayden's voice cracks throughout the interview, you can tell he was moved and overwhelmed by all of the love he is being showered with. He essentially almost cried at one point.
I mean imagine all the work put into being all of that. angsty characters aren't likable, but hayden got so much, too much, hate. I'm so glad that his return is met with so much love and appreciation. Who knows how much emotional/mental hurt was caused by audiences previous. So happy for him.
On behalf of prequel fans everywhere, thank you to those people in the crowd who yelled “we love you”. I think Hayden has realized there’s fans out there that love him and his portrayal of Anakin.
Agreed. I loved Hayden as Anakin and thought it to be a believable portrayal and great casting choice. And the Guy is just so humble and awesome to see on and off the set.
This man spent most of his adult life living on a farm thinking nobody liked him or his acting. I'm happy he's finally starting to realize that for the BILLIONS of millennials and Gen Z'rs around the world he is THE main character of Star Wars.
Star Wars itself is the story of the tragedy of Anakin Skywalker and he is THAT face. Hes even the father of the other poster boy. It really shows the weight he carries and why some people couldnt respect him.
Would have been cooler if they gave him a lightsaber to ignite in the darkness like Vaders badass entrance in rogue one where it looks like the rebels are looking down a dark hall until you hear the see the saber ignite, but was a cool entrance either way I’m just thinking how it could of been even cooler.
I’m not ashamed to say that I loved the prequel movies when I was a kid and I still love it to this day. So happy to see Hayden finally getting his flowers. ❤
This interview brought a tear to my eyes seeing Hayden get so much love was so heart warming i really hope we see him appear in more star wars projects hopefully him being in ahsoka is true.
“You guys sure know how to make a guy feel good”. There was sincerity in that statement. Imagine going all those years thinking the fan base hates you because of a loud, ignorant minority. And now all those years later, walking out to this. He deserves all this and more. I hope beyond hope, too, that Jake Lloyd also understands how loved HE is. Would love to see him at one of these celebrations some time.
I dunno how people could hate Hayden's performance, he was edgy, gifted, emotional, teen angst manifest. And he was unbelievable with lightsaber choreography.
I think it's more the cringey dialogue Hayden was given which overshadowed a really dimensional performance from him. "I wish I could just wish away my feelings" or "From my point of view the Jedi are evil" - I mean, what is he supposed to do with those lines? Totally not his fault.
@@InvertedFreeSoloI don’t think the view point was a bad like at all. It shows us how manipulated he was from palpetine. I feel like the only reason people didn’t like that line would be from not liking how easy it was to turn him when he was suppose to be the chosen one
The reception this man got was unlike any I've ever seen at celebration. He looked emotional and rightfully so. Great man, who loves and respects fans.
2:58 the way Hayden expresses that Anakin and Vader are, to him, the same character just goes to show how much he understands the character. That Vader is just an extension to Anakin. We, of course, know this ourselves as fans but it's awesome to see the actor understanding the depth of Anakin
This was easily my highlight from all the panels, I was there and the whole venue just came to a complete standstill and everyone just focused in on making this one man feel loved and appreciated. After all he went through, its so great to see fans finally giving him the appreciation he deserves. Even me, as a tiny, tiny part of Star Wars signed 183 autographs and took countless selfies and every person I met was just SO lovely, and such an inclusive and welcoming bunch. I was overwhelmed. I can't imagine how Hayden must have felt with that amplified by thousands. Wow.
@@maitiu6802 Hayden can hardly be blamed for the writing and direction he was given - and the fan backlash against the prequels at the time was often entirely misdirected at people just trying to do their best, and and nearly ruined or even cost people their lives, Hayden included. I was talking about how lovely it was to see him being in a room surrounded by people, many of whom were kids when his movies came out, and loved them, despite what many see as flaws. As for the word "inclusive" - I was talking about the people in the audience in general. I was there as a minor Star Wars actor and met hundreds of fans, just as I have at other conventions. I was remarking over how Star Wars fans come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life. I never hear any negativity or predudices or disparagment because these people have different backgrounds, political beliefs or whatever. Everyone is welcome, and everybody is a friend, because they are there for their shared love of Star Wars. I wouldn't want to guess as to why the word "inclusive" bothered you so much, but why would you want to exclude any specific person from enjoying something that you also enjoy? That seems silly. the more people that support something you like, the more likely it is to continue to be successful.
OMG, this is divine justice. I have been defending Hayden Christensen since the prequels came out. This really hit me after all these years. My goodness.
Seeing how beloved Hayden is by the Fandom brings warm feelings to my heart. I’m glad all of us who grew up in the 90’s and early 2000’s during the Prequel Era have finally had our voices heard: We love Hayden
At 6:03 you can hear that his voice breaks very much and he probably was close to crying. I’m so glad he was able to feel how much the fandom really loves him! I found it so sad when the interviewer asked him what the best fan reactions to him playing anakin was, and he answered with "this“. Cause he should’ve had more moments like this, he really played anakin well.
The interviewer was simply terrific. Asked the right questions, let the crowd and Hayden interact, etc. She moved the thing along very smoothly and, most importantly, she was incredibly gracious. It was so cool to see!
It's a real redemption arc for him, How he went from being a hated actor to then a beloved one, Props to you Hayden for not giving up on the fandom and the franchise.
@thegentlesheepbarn3578 It wasn't necessarily poorly written, more than it was misunderstood. Besides a few lines of wooden dialogue, it's more that the character wasn't flushed out in the movies. The Clone Wars TV show came around, and George Lucas pushed his character arcs of Anakin through Dave Filoni. And now, watching the prequels people understand Anakin. That's when things started to turn around.
Just got back from this, they didn't tell us it was hayden, they just said to random people you gotta get to the stage. Utterly magical moment, thank you celebration and hayden, such a great day
The issue was he was actually scheduled on Saturday and all of us got our spots well over an hour early waiting his appearance... you can imagine how disappointed we were after 15 minutes of delays when they eventually gave up waiting and brought out Kathleen Kennedy instead with no communication that Hayden couldn't make his spot. Bringing him out the next day felt like a real kick in the teeth for us 1 dayers 😢
When fan shouted that he loves Hayden, I just almost burst in tears. I don't have enough words to describe how happy I am to see that fans still loves Hayden Christensen.
That and the whole vader / anakin monologue: "I am not your failure... Obi Wan. You didn't kill Anakin Skywalker, I did. The same way I will destroy you"
I also like when he was trying to convince padme to join him in overthrowing palpatine EXACTLY like how he would with Luke 20 years later! (Canonically)
It was a blessing and a curse to play this role for Hayden, I’m so glad he finally gets all love he really deserves! It means a lot to him, and likewise it means a lot to us!
I think he was badly-directed in "Clones". "Sith" has a better script and honestly it's a lot better-directed than Clones. And Christensen is absolutely fine in it. He looks the part, and he inhabits the character well.
I was in the crowd, cheering, yelling “Hayden”. It was a very wholesome moment, you could feel the love we were all sending him. He deserves every single bit of it!
Came back here after episode 5 of Ahsoka and this truly is special. He IS and will forever hold a special place in movie and story history across many generations. Thank you Hayden for caring so much about the character and characters past, present, and future!
Episode 5 brought out so many emotions for me, I have to watch it again to actually see it. The first time I had so many tears flowing, it was pure magic
I'm sure this doesn't compensate the hate he received but man I really have my eyes full of tears for all the love the fandom gives him !! It's amazing hope he can stay in the galaxy for far more time !
@@MichaelM28 real fans dont tell other people what and who they are allowed to enjoy. i have my dislikes, others have theirs. its not difficult to understand and comes to terms with. LOL
Imagine doing the most iconic character in movie history so brilliantly. And still being so humble and down to earth as a person. Now that's really something! We love you Hayden!!!
I can’t wait to see him in Ahsoka. A lot is happening in Ahsoka and I’m mostly excited to see him. He’s playing Vader but hope he will appear as force ghost. It would be cool to see him in a clone wars flashback too. Seeing him and Rex. More excited for Ahsoka than every other Star Wars show
HE SUCKED AS ANAKIN. ALL THOSE CHEERING WERE JUST GETTING OUT OF THEIR DIAPERS WHEN THE PREQUELS CAME OUT. HE GOT ALL THE HATE THAT THE CHARACTER REY GETS WHEN THOSE MOVIES CAME OUT
I'm 24, I absolutely grew up with the Hayden and Ewan being my Anakin and Obi-Wan. They performed wonderfully, I am just beyond thrilled Hayden is getting the credit he truly deserves. He made Star Wars such a big part of my life, he will forever be the face of such and iconic, beloved and tragic character. He deserves it.
That lady who did the interview also need to get a lot of love for this. She is amazing, she set up that entranceand gave it the room and even encouraged the crowd to go wild :)
Her message to Hayden at the end , reassuring him that he deserves every bit of praise was absolutely heartwarming ! Loved this interview and the host !
People can like or dislike the prequels, but hating the actor is just wrong. He gave it his all, and we love him for the effort he put into his character. Hayden IS Anakin Skywalker.
You can see in his eyes how he is healing right in that moment. We all have traumas and Hayden‘s trauma about his „unsuccesful“ acting career has stuck with him for twenty years, it‘s very rarely that something like that is healed but when it happens it‘s beautiful to see ❤
@@Mr.Panther2320 Back when the prequels came out there was a lot of backlash for everyone involved from critics and the like. Hayden was criticized really hard for his acting and for awhile that's what it seemed like, that people hated the movies and the actor's performances. These days though it's a lot easier to see the fans who love this Sand hating son of a gun.
@@TheJorgeGuy i started watching sw in 2021 when i was 18 in the lockdown I watched the original trilogy first and then i was curious about Anakin's BACKSTORY and my friend told me the prequels are about him So i gave a shot and i never really found his acting weird or bad, Because that's exactly how a teenager behaves.
@@TheJorgeGuy He took it quite personal which was a major mistake for an actor. Listening to the minority which tends to be the loudest is the worst thing any person in his position can do.
This is my favorite interview of all time . I couldn't stop crying seeing him be supported and loved after all this time. Anakin means a lot to me and I've always identified myself with the moody anxious teenage and the way he played it .
Revenge of the Sith was the first Star Wars film I ever watched, back when I was in 4th grade. His performance as Anakin is one of the main reasons I was hooked to Star Wars ever since. I’m 29 now, and I’m so happy to still him see play Anakin. Hayden, you were always loved my friend 🙏
The tears man... I think we all do share the same tears of happiness for him, such a fantastic human being, humble and dedicated, meeting him has been personally one of the best moments in my life. We love you Hayden and we'll never stop saying it because you really changed our lives forever. God bless you, and may the Force be with you !
To millions of kids (who are now adults) he was their childhood hero as anakin skywalker, he certainly was mine, to see him come back to the franchise and play anakin again is such a great thing to see. In my opinion he played the perfect anakin, and to all of us he truly is the chosen one.
I just watched the prequels for the first time a few weeks ago with my 20 year old son and was blown away by the movies. My son and I both loved them! I didn't really know anything about prequels beforehand, so I was not prepared for such an emotionally intense and heart-wrenching story. I loved how the prequels brought George Lucas' vision and story to life. Hayden Christensen was the perfect Anakin Skywalker! His acting was phenomenal. Thanks for this beautiful piece of art and culture.
You can see he’s fighting to keep it together ….he went through such a hard time before getting the call to come back as Vader. He absolutely deserves this moment and all the love the fans are showing. The Obi-wan series wouldn’t be the same without Hayden and I’m so happy for him ❤️
I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR HIM TO HAVE ALL THE LOVE HERE I LOVE HIM SO MUCH HE IS JUST INCREDIBLE I WAS SMILING SCREAMING, CRYING AND THAT ENTRANCE!!!! may the force be with you Hayden!!!!!
Seeing you tonight, once again as Anakin in Ashoka ep. 5 bought a genuine tear to my eye, phenomenal performance, It was like I was a kid all over again looking back up to my hero 💯🍻 thanks you Hayden for everything you do 🙏🙏🙏
@@MichaelM28 I'll give you a example of the true Star Wars fan, his name is Star Wars Theory (channel name), he loves Hayden Christensen even more that I am, and I love him very VERY much, so you should understand HOW MUCH Star Wars Theory loves him.
This guy performed brilliantly in every moment of Vader's life with his amazing acting, it's nice to finally see him getting the recognition he deserves! 😊 Hail from Brazilian fans Hayden!
Love this dude. I’m from the 70’s - 80’s Star Wars generation but he was awesome. He got a lot of flak. But that fight scene with Ewan was a masterpiece in saber fighting
It’s so glad to see him get the recognition he deserves, you can tell he didn’t at all expect such praise for a character he thought people didn’t appreciate.
Hayden, for Star Wars fans you were, are and forever will be Anakin Skywalker. You are a Star Wars enthusiast, this role was for you, your saber acting skills are extraordinary. It's very moving to see you, it touches your heart thank you! Disney brings Hayden back to a multiverse where Anakin is a Jedi master..!
Finally! Finally, this man gets the love he deserves. I recently introduced my fiancé to Star Wars and when we got to the prequels, she had the same conclusion I've had for years: the problems with those movies were not the faults of the actors. You can tell that Hayden tried his hardest to play out the character he was given, where the scripting failed he tried to make up for it with emotional expression and intensity. He didn't slack the performance or give up. His performance as an actor feels dedicated to the franchise and the character he was representing, knowing how much baggage was resting on him to portray this character. So this outpouring of love and support really brings a tear to my eye, it's so good to see.
While I totally agree with your sentiment, the script is nowhere near as bad as people make it out to be, people like to act like the originals were flawless masterpieces, they both have some flaws but the pros far outweigh any of that
got into star wars because of the prequels. After RotS, the story for me ended. So am not really a SW fan. Am a fan of the prequels and of that story. It just felt sincere and unique with a Shakespearean vibes to it. And this guy nailed his character of Anakin.
I teared up watching this. Like Ahmed best, he went through a lot. But seeing him getting love like this and him being emotional, we know that the fans has touched his heart
Hayden will always be Anakin and I had a grin seeing the love he got but it was so heart warming to see how much it meant to him. We love you Hayden! ❤
100% with everyone here in the comments he deserves every bit of love he got. It’s so nice just watching him soak all of this up. Extremely happy for him 😊
Hayden will always be my Anakin and Vader. As a 90s kid. He made my childhood so great! Love him as a person and actor. So glad he got this reaction. Well deserved!
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Hayden: *Opens mouth*
Crowd: *Thunderous applause*
What a legend
Well deserved
That was how liberty died too
A humble guy
So this is how the Chosen One is welcomed… with thunderous applause
Yes
Finally Hayden stands in the highest of grounds in the fandom. So proud of him
I like what you did there.
You all are not ready for Hayden in the Ahsoka show, Dave is doing so mindblowing scenes with him and Ahsoka…
Even the younglings were cheering for him here.
@@ncard00how did you know?
Like Vader, he was redeemed.
So...this is how Hayden cries...to thunderous applause.
BEST COMMENT.
😂
Wow 👍 best commentaire !
He deserves all of it I grew up
2000s baby here watching Hayden as Anakin and I've always loved his performance and hes soo humble and great, especially his lightsaber combat skills
I'm sure Hayden spent a significant amount of his life thinking people hated his performance. And sure, some people did. But for the rest of us who grew up with Hayden, to us, he is our Anakin. He is our Vader.
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That’s the weird paradox of Star Wars in a nutshell. As older fans we complain about it all the time. But back when we were kids, the same cheesy stuff was iconic. In a strange way they’ve been remarkably consistent 😂
I approve this.
@向洋 Nathan Hartono I would say that is true even for older fans, but our movies were ANH/ESB/RotJ. But I also agree some older fans can be aftheads in their prequel opinions, though I think it softened due to the sequels.
Can someone give me some insight to the backlash? I mean i loved him as Anakin and Vader.. his performance was great! Whatsup with all the hate?
So glad he is getting the love he deserves. Him and Ewan have been a big part of my childhood since I grew up with the prequel era.
You're not a real Star Wars fan
@@MichaelM28 I think you are not a real Star Wars fan...
@@MichaelM28 I truly wonders who's not a Star wars fan. Going in people face saying things like that. Does it makes you feel good or anything ? Just because I enjoyed the prequel doesnt make me anyless a fan than anyone. That's the beauty of star wars there's a room for everyone in it. That's a big galaxy isn't it ? I wish you to find better things to do with your time than that.
@@Dudezo You're literally not a real Star Wars fan if you like the prequels. Cope harder
@@krasak5355 No, you and all the other prequel fanboys aren't real Star Wars fans.
Anyone revisiting this after Ahsoka? Man, he is a legend.
Me
Absolutely, I cherish the love he got he got here at the pannel
that scene in Ahsoka thoug
Same here!
I can't even imagine what the crowd will be like next year after Ahsoka.
I just hope Hayden realizes how much of a hero he was to so many children while they were growing up.
@Infinite Donuts - Tell him.
this
Ummmmmmmm there’s a few younglings that would disagree with you
@@peternguyen1911 that’s was Darth Vader and not Anakin or Hayden.
@@infinitedonuts that’s exactly what a Sith would say 😜
Judging by how many times Hayden's voice cracks throughout the interview, you can tell he was moved and overwhelmed by all of the love he is being showered with. He essentially almost cried at one point.
It’s great to see man I love the guy
I almost did too😭
It is really amazing to see him get what he deserves.
I mean imagine all the work put into being all of that. angsty characters aren't likable, but hayden got so much, too much, hate. I'm so glad that his return is met with so much love and appreciation. Who knows how much emotional/mental hurt was caused by audiences previous. So happy for him.
he deserved all the good vibes we need him back as vader and anakin
On behalf of prequel fans everywhere, thank you to those people in the crowd who yelled “we love you”. I think Hayden has realized there’s fans out there that love him and his portrayal of Anakin.
Agreed. I loved Hayden as Anakin and thought it to be a believable portrayal and great casting choice. And the Guy is just so humble and awesome to see on and off the set.
Yeah besides grevous he's my favorite character and Hayden did a phenomenal job
This man spent most of his adult life living on a farm thinking nobody liked him or his acting. I'm happy he's finally starting to realize that for the BILLIONS of millennials and Gen Z'rs around the world he is THE main character of Star Wars.
@Weedz420 - Don’t forget about us Baby Boomers.
@@thegreypath1777 naw you destroyed him.
@@thegreypath1777 yeah it was your generation that caused it
man its crazy too because his performance was SO FUKING GOOD
Star Wars itself is the story of the tragedy of Anakin Skywalker and he is THAT face. Hes even the father of the other poster boy. It really shows the weight he carries and why some people couldnt respect him.
Love how Hayden got the most badass entrance!
The Battle of the Heroes music really does it to ya
The Chosen One/Dark Lord of the Sith/Master of Dramatic Entrances deserves no less!
Would have been cooler if they gave him a lightsaber to ignite in the darkness like Vaders badass entrance in rogue one where it looks like the rebels are looking down a dark hall until you hear the see the saber ignite, but was a cool entrance either way I’m just thinking how it could of been even cooler.
@@TheLeeBonner Nah I like how he walks out casually
He Better get Paid hefty too.
I’m not ashamed to say that I loved the prequel movies when I was a kid and I still love it to this day. So happy to see Hayden finally getting his flowers. ❤
Don't be ashamed. I love the prequel movies too.
The prequels are incredible. Personally, Attack of the Clones is my favorite of the movies.
Why would anyone be ashamed, they're amazing and real talent and passion went into them
This interview brought a tear to my eyes seeing Hayden get so much love was so heart warming i really hope we see him appear in more star wars projects hopefully him being in ahsoka is true.
Deadline reported it. its true
The only love he received was from fake Star Wars fans
@@MichaelM28 the prequels are peak star wars
@@MichaelM28 You sure sound like a real ray of sunshine
Same here 🥲
*This Is The Way*
You can tell he loves all his fans. And not just the men.... But women and the children too
yeah…every single one of them…
I see what you did there!
they are like animals lol
@@GodOfTriforce17 and he slaughtered em like animals
@@jackcolgan3486He loved them like animals
(Ya get it? Cos he lives in a farm 😅)
Hayden is here to bring balance to the Star Wars saga.
AGAIN!
He made me shed a tear. You'll always be our hero Hayden ! May the force be with you !
You're not a real Star Wars fan
@@MichaelM28 ratio
@@MichaelM28 says you💀
@@Azyne says facts*
@@toltori2445 don't care prequel fanboy
“You guys sure know how to make a guy feel good”. There was sincerity in that statement. Imagine going all those years thinking the fan base hates you because of a loud, ignorant minority. And now all those years later, walking out to this. He deserves all this and more. I hope beyond hope, too, that Jake Lloyd also understands how loved HE is. Would love to see him at one of these celebrations some time.
YESSS BABY BRING JAKE LLOYD BACK
YEEEEEES!
I would love to see Jake Lloyd at a celebration and Natalie Portman as well.
OT FANS ARE THE WORST! Glad they stopped watching Star Wars decades go
@@cryogenicheart2019 i like to call em ot purist
I love how humbled he is. He really treasures having the privilege to play Anakin/Vader.
I dunno how people could hate Hayden's performance, he was edgy, gifted, emotional, teen angst manifest. And he was unbelievable with lightsaber choreography.
I think it's more the cringey dialogue Hayden was given which overshadowed a really dimensional performance from him. "I wish I could just wish away my feelings" or "From my point of view the Jedi are evil" - I mean, what is he supposed to do with those lines? Totally not his fault.
The lines didn't bother me but if you would enlighten me, what would you say instead of those lines?
No hate meant here, were all star wars fans.
I never thought Hayden Christensen was the problem, he was given a god awful script.
@@InvertedFreeSoloI don’t think the view point was a bad like at all. It shows us how manipulated he was from palpetine. I feel like the only reason people didn’t like that line would be from not liking how easy it was to turn him when he was suppose to be the chosen one
@@w_out7631 what do you mean awful script? Who doesn’t find sand coarse and irritating????
The reception this man got was unlike any I've ever seen at celebration. He looked emotional and rightfully so. Great man, who loves and respects fans.
Not rightfully so. He's a terrible actor
@@MichaelM28 okay boomer 😐
Ach Gottchen. Wie erbärmlich ist doch dein Kommentar.
The crowd went mental today didn’t they? Me included 😂
He looked exactly like someone being paid to be where he doesn't want to be.
2:58 the way Hayden expresses that Anakin and Vader are, to him, the same character just goes to show how much he understands the character. That Vader is just an extension to Anakin. We, of course, know this ourselves as fans but it's awesome to see the actor understanding the depth of Anakin
Such a legend 🔥 We need Hayden in more Star Wars projects! He was the best part of the Kenobi show!
He's anything but a legend
Cant agree more
I agree he's one of the most underrated actors and he deserves the appreciation!
he’s supposed to appear in Ahsoka
More series Kenobi season 2 ??
And I want see Darth Vader and Ashoka series ❤❤
This was easily my highlight from all the panels, I was there and the whole venue just came to a complete standstill and everyone just focused in on making this one man feel loved and appreciated. After all he went through, its so great to see fans finally giving him the appreciation he deserves. Even me, as a tiny, tiny part of Star Wars signed 183 autographs and took countless selfies and every person I met was just SO lovely, and such an inclusive and welcoming bunch. I was overwhelmed. I can't imagine how Hayden must have felt with that amplified by thousands. Wow.
Thanks Yolo :)
Inclusive 😩🙉🙈💩🤮 Nothing about the abysmal writing, acting and dialogue in the films Hayden was in 😩
@@maitiu6802 Nice emoji spam kid
@@maitiu6802 Hayden can hardly be blamed for the writing and direction he was given - and the fan backlash against the prequels at the time was often entirely misdirected at people just trying to do their best, and and nearly ruined or even cost people their lives, Hayden included. I was talking about how lovely it was to see him being in a room surrounded by people, many of whom were kids when his movies came out, and loved them, despite what many see as flaws.
As for the word "inclusive" - I was talking about the people in the audience in general. I was there as a minor Star Wars actor and met hundreds of fans, just as I have at other conventions. I was remarking over how Star Wars fans come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life. I never hear any negativity or predudices or disparagment because these people have different backgrounds, political beliefs or whatever. Everyone is welcome, and everybody is a friend, because they are there for their shared love of Star Wars. I wouldn't want to guess as to why the word "inclusive" bothered you so much, but why would you want to exclude any specific person from enjoying something that you also enjoy? That seems silly. the more people that support something you like, the more likely it is to continue to be successful.
@@PixelsLtd If you go woke you go broke 🙈🙉😩💩
I simply LOVE how the hostess is the biggest fan there! The excitement in her voice when she introduces him.. ❤
"Straight from a poster in my locker in high school..." is a great way to introduce someone.
Hayden getting love, Brendan Fraser getting love, it's a great year for the MVPs
OMG, this is divine justice. I have been defending Hayden Christensen since the prequels came out. This really hit me after all these years. My goodness.
Same here man, he was perfect Anakin
Agreed!
Same!!!
Agree in the revenge of the sith his performance was amazing the transformation to dark vader was insane
Seeing how beloved Hayden is by the Fandom brings warm feelings to my heart. I’m glad all of us who grew up in the 90’s and early 2000’s during the Prequel Era have finally had our voices heard: We love Hayden
exactly feels so good to be able to finally voice our opinions and praise this amazing man
Finally some logic fans here. Loved Hayden in the movies . Always blame Lucas for the cheap dialogue.
this had me tearing up a bit, so beautiful to see hayden get all the love he deserves
He doesn't deserve it
@@MichaelM28 Do you have nothing else to do but go in every comment and reply with hate towards Hayden?
@@MichaelM28 haters gonna hate
I'm tearing up too!
the fact that he was on the brink of crying several times because of the public's response
🥺🥺🥺
At 6:03 you can hear that his voice breaks very much and he probably was close to crying. I’m so glad he was able to feel how much the fandom really loves him! I found it so sad when the interviewer asked him what the best fan reactions to him playing anakin was, and he answered with "this“. Cause he should’ve had more moments like this, he really played anakin well.
The interviewer was simply terrific. Asked the right questions, let the crowd and Hayden interact, etc. She moved the thing along very smoothly and, most importantly, she was incredibly gracious. It was so cool to see!
Bloody hell, this made me choke up a little bit. This guy deserves this reception, and we are so blessed to have him back.
It's a real redemption arc for him, How he went from being a hated actor to then a beloved one, Props to you Hayden for not giving up on the fandom and the franchise.
Why was he so hated?
@@thegentlesheepbarn3578 Because George Lucas wrote Anakins character in a terrible way and Hayden got the blame for it.
@Doomster that is so sad. I thought he did an amazing job, but yes, it was poorly written.
@thegentlesheepbarn3578 It wasn't necessarily poorly written, more than it was misunderstood. Besides a few lines of wooden dialogue, it's more that the character wasn't flushed out in the movies. The Clone Wars TV show came around, and George Lucas pushed his character arcs of Anakin through Dave Filoni. And now, watching the prequels people understand Anakin. That's when things started to turn around.
Hayden's arc is the exact opposite of Vader's. It's like poetry, it rhymes.
Just got back from this, they didn't tell us it was hayden, they just said to random people you gotta get to the stage. Utterly magical moment, thank you celebration and hayden, such a great day
OMG yes it was a real surprise, so glad I stayed after Ewan! xD
Same! Like I stuck around after Ewan and it was fantastic
Wait, was this the last thing of the day on this stage?! The way it was streamed Ewan came out after Hayden!
@@Clarentia how long after ewan did he go on??
The issue was he was actually scheduled on Saturday and all of us got our spots well over an hour early waiting his appearance... you can imagine how disappointed we were after 15 minutes of delays when they eventually gave up waiting and brought out Kathleen Kennedy instead with no communication that Hayden couldn't make his spot. Bringing him out the next day felt like a real kick in the teeth for us 1 dayers 😢
I don't think I've ever seen that much applause for anyone before. He deserved it.
When fan shouted that he loves Hayden, I just almost burst in tears. I don't have enough words to describe how happy I am to see that fans still loves Hayden Christensen.
Real Star Wars fans never loved him
@@MichaelM28 I understand your point but that still haven't moved me
@Michael At first he had a mixed reception but he played Anakin perfectly and more people are recognizing that now
@@dyaxon He had the same answer with every comment. I notice that. He just hate Hayden.
Still? He will be loved forever!!
He was so flustered by the fan reception. He deserves this love. Period.
Real Star Wars fans hate him
@@MichaelM28 No lul
I always thought he gave a great performance in Episode 3. 😊 I think he's a great actor whose potential has been undermined!
@Michael you're both wrong and gate keeping. Really representing the worst part of the fandom there
@@MichaelM28 lmao fake fans hate him
"I HATE YOUUUUUU" for me its his best line!! It always hits hard, I think it expresses well the anguish and fear that transforms Anakin into Vader
Well said
That and the whole vader / anakin monologue:
"I am not your failure... Obi Wan. You didn't kill Anakin Skywalker, I did. The same way I will destroy you"
I also like when he was trying to convince padme to join him in overthrowing palpatine EXACTLY like how he would with Luke 20 years later! (Canonically)
I cried during that opening
..I'm so glad he is getting the love he deserves.
He doesn't deserve it
@Michael get ratioed
💔😭
@@MichaelM28 how ?
@@MichaelM28 He deserves it more than you and Rey do sequel fanboy.
It was a blessing and a curse to play this role for Hayden, I’m so glad he finally gets all love he really deserves! It means a lot to him, and likewise it means a lot to us!
Her hair looks spastic hahaha
I think he was badly-directed in "Clones". "Sith" has a better script and honestly it's a lot better-directed than Clones. And Christensen is absolutely fine in it. He looks the part, and he inhabits the character well.
You can tell he was really touched, like he hasn’t gotten this and always wanted it, now he has gotten it. It’s great to see.
I was in the crowd, cheering, yelling “Hayden”. It was a very wholesome moment, you could feel the love we were all sending him. He deserves every single bit of it!
Oh my goodness, how did it feel?
Hayden was the PERFECT Anakin and you can’t convince me otherwise.
Truth!
Facts
Came back here after episode 5 of Ahsoka and this truly is special. He IS and will forever hold a special place in movie and story history across many generations. Thank you Hayden for caring so much about the character and characters past, present, and future!
Episode 5 brought out so many emotions for me, I have to watch it again to actually see it. The first time I had so many tears flowing, it was pure magic
I'm sure this doesn't compensate the hate he received but man I really have my eyes full of tears for all the love the fandom gives him !!
It's amazing hope he can stay in the galaxy for far more time !
Real fans still hate him and the prequels
@@MichaelM28 there's nothing real about hating him !
@@MichaelM28 real fans dont tell other people what and who they are allowed to enjoy. i have my dislikes, others have theirs. its not difficult to understand and comes to terms with. LOL
@@MichaelM28 you are not a real fan..so your opinion does not count
@@MichaelM28 Yes bro, we already saw you, you are unique and special, now let us continue enjoying
THIS IS WHERE THE FUN BEGINS!!!!!!
ENDS*
@@MichaelM28 bro is Just a meme and parody lmao 😂😂
@@MichaelM28 my guy youre salty as hell
MichaelM28 It all ended when you were on RUclips back in 2015 harassing and cyberbullying people dipshit
@@MichaelM28correction: the fun has just begun
Imagine doing the most iconic character in movie history so brilliantly. And still being so humble and down to earth as a person. Now that's really something!
We love you Hayden!!!
love how he went from most hated to most loved. he deserves so much love and passion from the fans. he’s so amazing.
I can’t wait to see him in Ahsoka. A lot is happening in Ahsoka and I’m mostly excited to see him. He’s playing Vader but hope he will appear as force ghost. It would be cool to see him in a clone wars flashback too. Seeing him and Rex. More excited for Ahsoka than every other Star Wars show
Is it confirmed though?
@@ahmedkhanfar4314 not official but we know he will be there
@@ahmedkhanfar4314apparently ahsoka fights him on mustafar instead of obi wan. She goes in the world between worlds
@@nickjcirillo ya I saw that leak, my question is will see him as a force ghost though?
@@Adrxckz a hollywood trade confirmed it. that’s the only time you can say it’s confirmed other than it coming from Lucasfilm themselves
I’ve watched this a
1000 times but I’m so glad he’s getting love and recognition he deserves especially cause you can see how grateful he is
Hard not to shed a few happy tears for Hayden. Glad that he's being showered with so much love from the convention crowds..... REAL fans.
This man finally gets the credit he deserves so much!!!
HE SUCKED AS ANAKIN. ALL THOSE CHEERING WERE JUST GETTING OUT OF THEIR DIAPERS WHEN THE PREQUELS CAME OUT. HE GOT ALL THE HATE THAT THE CHARACTER REY GETS WHEN THOSE MOVIES CAME OUT
@@norcaltim6806 its been 20 years . Let it go 🤷🏾♂️
@@norcaltim6806 its another micheal💀 go be friends with him he also hates anakin
@@Azyne im pretty sure they’re just trolls looking for attention. Just report them and dont interract
@@MacabreCODM nah I doubt I'd assume they're 9 year olds who want everyone to be like them
I'm 24, I absolutely grew up with the Hayden and Ewan being my Anakin and Obi-Wan. They performed wonderfully, I am just beyond thrilled Hayden is getting the credit he truly deserves. He made Star Wars such a big part of my life, he will forever be the face of such and iconic, beloved and tragic character. He deserves it.
I'm so glad Star Wars fans have embraced him. Dude had some dark times. I hope they find a way to bring him back as much as possible
He had dark times because he was in films that destroyed a franchise 🙈🙉😩💩
@@maitiu6802 The prequels didn't destroy the franchise, Disney's "sequels" did.
@@maitiu6802 Doesn't change the amazing acting from Hayden.
@@zizzi9806 Amazing Shite💩
@@zizzi9806 He was amazing 😩 Back actor 🤮
being in this crowd has been simply one of the most incredible experiences in my life, the energy was just insane 😭 i love him so much
Yeah this was actually my first celebration and it was amazing, I truly felt the love the crowd has for him and it was a moment I’ll never forget
I was there too, it was unreal, we were so loud when we were shouting his name. Immediately after leaving the live stage I started crying 😭
I'm so jealous of you guys. Certainly a moment to cherish for the rest of your lives.
Envious man. So envious. Glad it was a blast for you!
I would have lost it.
"Straight from a poster in my locker in High School" - what a line ! Hahaha
LMAO! I came here to comment that same thing. I was a bit older at the time but I remember finding out he was around the same age as me and I swooned.
@@amandalaw2901hahaha i wasn’t born yet when the prequels came out but, i was around 7 or 9 when i saw him in star wars and WOO, i was smitten 💀😂
That lady who did the interview also need to get a lot of love for this. She is amazing, she set up that entranceand gave it the room and even encouraged the crowd to go wild :)
Her message to Hayden at the end , reassuring him that he deserves every bit of praise was absolutely heartwarming ! Loved this interview and the host !
She even incorporated "this is where the fun begins" in her introduction. She did a great job indeed.
She 100% could’ve started talking wayyyy earlier and chose not to, letting it happen. Great on her end fr
I couldn’t agree more! She did right by Hayden *and* the fans. 😌 She’s wonderful
I’m glad Hayden is just a happy family man who prioritizes his daughter and family members. That’s wholesome
He is THRIVING in this prequels renaissance and I am 👏 here 👏 for 👏 it!!
There's no renaissance. Real Star Wars fans still hate the prequels
@@MichaelM28 you're so bitter, and for what? Lmfao unclench a little, bro. It's not that deep
@@MichaelM28 this is the most incorrect statement I have seen. REAL star wars fans LOVE the prequels. That is just facts.
@@MichaelM28 considering that you said "real" fans I can tell you're not real at all
People can like or dislike the prequels, but hating the actor is just wrong. He gave it his all, and we love him for the effort he put into his character. Hayden IS Anakin Skywalker.
Ah man. I started tearing up, seeing how well loved Haden is. Especially when you can see Hayden getting teary eyed. Deserves so much!
You can see in his eyes how he is healing right in that moment.
We all have traumas and Hayden‘s trauma about his „unsuccesful“ acting career has stuck with him for twenty years, it‘s very rarely that something like that is healed but when it happens it‘s beautiful to see ❤
You can tell he's been through a lot of pain for the hate he's seen. I'm so glad he's back and look forward to any more appearances he'll make.
Sooo much pain. He deserves the love
@@passiveaggressive6175 what happened to him?
@@Mr.Panther2320 Back when the prequels came out there was a lot of backlash for everyone involved from critics and the like. Hayden was criticized really hard for his acting and for awhile that's what it seemed like, that people hated the movies and the actor's performances. These days though it's a lot easier to see the fans who love this Sand hating son of a gun.
@@TheJorgeGuy i started watching sw in 2021 when i was 18 in the lockdown
I watched the original trilogy first and then i was curious about Anakin's BACKSTORY and my friend told me the prequels are about him
So i gave a shot and i never really found his acting weird or bad,
Because that's exactly how a teenager behaves.
@@TheJorgeGuy He took it quite personal which was a major mistake for an actor. Listening to the minority which tends to be the loudest is the worst thing any person in his position can do.
They really gave Hayden a WWE style walkout 😂. What a legend
Our Anakin, our Vader. We love you Hayden
This is my favorite interview of all time . I couldn't stop crying seeing him be supported and loved after all this time. Anakin means a lot to me and I've always identified myself with the moody anxious teenage and the way he played it .
Anakin was 20....I can't stand when ppl say he was a teen in episode 2. LUCAS SAID HES 20 IN EPISODE 2
Hayden Christensen the legend! He’s such a cool guy, love his cool, calm vibe, seeing him return to Star Wars in the Obi Wan show 👏👏👏👏😊
Anything but a legend
@@MichaelM28 U can't deny his legacy now.😊
@@justiceavenger275 what legacy? starring in 3 objectively awful films?
@@MichaelM28 2 films, wooden dialogue but good films.
@@MichaelM28 2 Films and 1 Series , Now Most of Fans accepted him as his legacy.
Revenge of the Sith was the first Star Wars film I ever watched, back when I was in 4th grade. His performance as Anakin is one of the main reasons I was hooked to Star Wars ever since. I’m 29 now, and I’m so happy to still him see play Anakin. Hayden, you were always loved my friend 🙏
The tears man... I think we all do share the same tears of happiness for him, such a fantastic human being, humble and dedicated, meeting him has been personally one of the best moments in my life. We love you Hayden and we'll never stop saying it because you really changed our lives forever. God bless you, and may the Force be with you !
Hell yeah man! Can't wait to see him in the Ahsoka series!
Wait is he in Ashoka?
If he is.
@@DarthMalevolence66he’s confirmed to be in it
@@slashbash6486 Yep, it's confirmed!
@@DarthMalevolence66 It's confirmed so they better not break their promise.
To millions of kids (who are now adults) he was their childhood hero as anakin skywalker, he certainly was mine, to see him come back to the franchise and play anakin again is such a great thing to see. In my opinion he played the perfect anakin, and to all of us he truly is the chosen one.
I just watched the prequels for the first time a few weeks ago with my 20 year old son and was blown away by the movies. My son and I both loved them! I didn't really know anything about prequels beforehand, so I was not prepared for such an emotionally intense and heart-wrenching story. I loved how the prequels brought George Lucas' vision and story to life. Hayden Christensen was the perfect Anakin Skywalker! His acting was phenomenal. Thanks for this beautiful piece of art and culture.
You can see he’s fighting to keep it together ….he went through such a hard time before getting the call to come back as Vader. He absolutely deserves this moment and all the love the fans are showing. The Obi-wan series wouldn’t be the same without Hayden and I’m so happy for him ❤️
So this is how a Legend is welcomed... with thunderous applause
I was like 6 when my dad introduced me to the OT AND prequels. And everytime I see Hayden I feel emotional. He’s been my hero since I was 6.
Yeah man he is the true hero of starwars.
Remembering how much hate he got back in the day. I'm so glad he's receiving this much love now. I teared up with him.
Fans who hated before about him is us . And now time flies , we're getting old and so he is. So nice he's back. Like he still alive.
The return of the king. We love you Hayden. Welcome home.
His entrance paired with the music gave me goosebumps
I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR HIM TO HAVE ALL THE LOVE HERE I LOVE HIM SO MUCH HE IS JUST INCREDIBLE I WAS SMILING SCREAMING, CRYING AND THAT ENTRANCE!!!! may the force be with you Hayden!!!!!
I grew up during the prequel era, i always loved Hayden's performance as Anakin . He definitely deserves all the love he is getting.
He's amazing! Glad to have got a photo with him today
Lucky ducky 🎉
He's anything but amazing
@@MichaelM28 bro your so sad
Same - I was so happy to meet him.😊
I was not expecting that legendary intro. Chills. Very well deserved by The Chosen One.
Seeing you tonight, once again as Anakin in Ashoka ep. 5 bought a genuine tear to my eye, phenomenal performance, It was like I was a kid all over again looking back up to my hero 💯🍻 thanks you Hayden for everything you do 🙏🙏🙏
Episode 5 was sooo good
I'm so glad that all the fans loved him THAT way, he deserved every great thing in the world
Only prequel fans love it, not real Star Wars fans
@@MichaelM28 I'll give you a example of the true Star Wars fan, his name is Star Wars Theory (channel name), he loves Hayden Christensen even more that I am, and I love him very VERY much, so you should understand HOW MUCH Star Wars Theory loves him.
@@MichaelM28 real Star Wars fans are Star Wars fans. We like what we like to like.
@@MichaelM28 why do u hate him?
@@MichaelM28 I have news for you. Prequel fans are Star Wars fans and are welcome. For it is ALL Star Wars.
This guy performed brilliantly in every moment of Vader's life with his amazing acting, it's nice to finally see him getting the recognition he deserves! 😊
Hail from Brazilian fans Hayden!
00:45, the thunder, the breathing, Battle Of The Heroes, and the legend himself walks is! 😍
Love this dude. I’m from the 70’s - 80’s Star Wars generation but he was awesome. He got a lot of flak. But that fight scene with Ewan was a masterpiece in saber fighting
No it wasn't. It was terrible
@@MichaelM28 are you seriously putting a hate comment under every single comment that praises him? Because that's just sad edgelord
@@MichaelM28get a life. Stop hating someone because they are loved and not you
I had a permanent tearful smile on my face all the way through that video because of the reception that the crowd gave Hayden. Really special.
Awwww 🥰🥰🥰 I know you hated him years ago so shut up
@@DrewShiiestyyou can read minds across the internet? Impressive …
It’s so glad to see him get the recognition he deserves, you can tell he didn’t at all expect such praise for a character he thought people didn’t appreciate.
I love that Hayden is finally getting his day in the sun! I always loved what he did in the prequels.
Hayden, for Star Wars fans you were, are and forever will be Anakin Skywalker. You are a Star Wars enthusiast, this role was for you, your saber acting skills are extraordinary. It's very moving to see you, it touches your heart thank you! Disney brings Hayden back to a multiverse where Anakin is a Jedi master..!
Give us a Star Wars What If? Just like Marvel! That would be insane
And an alternate Vader who wins on Mustafar!
Finally! Finally, this man gets the love he deserves. I recently introduced my fiancé to Star Wars and when we got to the prequels, she had the same conclusion I've had for years: the problems with those movies were not the faults of the actors. You can tell that Hayden tried his hardest to play out the character he was given, where the scripting failed he tried to make up for it with emotional expression and intensity. He didn't slack the performance or give up. His performance as an actor feels dedicated to the franchise and the character he was representing, knowing how much baggage was resting on him to portray this character. So this outpouring of love and support really brings a tear to my eye, it's so good to see.
While I totally agree with your sentiment, the script is nowhere near as bad as people make it out to be, people like to act like the originals were flawless masterpieces, they both have some flaws but the pros far outweigh any of that
got into star wars because of the prequels. After RotS, the story for me ended. So am not really a SW fan. Am a fan of the prequels and of that story. It just felt sincere and unique with a Shakespearean vibes to it. And this guy nailed his character of Anakin.
Hayden christensen ❤ you deserve more and more
I teared up watching this. Like Ahmed best, he went through a lot. But seeing him getting love like this and him being emotional, we know that the fans has touched his heart
Yea man. It’s good to see them feel the appreciation and see we’re not all scumbag “fans”.
Meeting him in person at celebration was a privilege, never smiled so much when I saw him as he was the person of my childhood growing up :)
Hayden will always be Anakin and I had a grin seeing the love he got but it was so heart warming to see how much it meant to him. We love you Hayden! ❤
they way he became emotional was just so heart warming to watch. he deserves all the love
It’s so nice to see him back. We all love you Hayden!
Wow! Goosebumps! What a kind, humble, beautiful man. So good to see him getting the recognition he always deserved❤
100% with everyone here in the comments he deserves every bit of love he got. It’s so nice just watching him soak all of this up. Extremely happy for him 😊
It feels so good seeing Hayden get such a good reception from fans
Forever our Anakin, we love you Hayden! ❤
Hayden will always be my Anakin and Vader. As a 90s kid. He made my childhood so great! Love him as a person and actor. So glad he got this reaction. Well deserved!