Hayden Christensen Deserves Better 

I was at the convention where he just appeared. Got to meet him for a photo and ran into him behind the scenes, told him it was an honor and thanks for the awesome memories. My best friend was actually part of the voice over talent at the con and got to hang out with him in the green room for a few minutes. He told me Hayden was super cool and humble, and he just seemed like he appreciated the rest of the talent treating him like anyone else. The con-goers showed nothing but love to him though. 👍

I love Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, I hope he knows that he is much appreciated!

I’m glad Hayden is now being appreciated by a lot of people. It’s about time

Hayden was already quite a solid actor by the time he did Star Wars, and that is probably part of the reason he got the part. I just saw it as people upset about the way the character was written, and blaming it on the actor. The OT were definitely great films, but the prequels were great as well, just for different reasons. I never understood the amount of effort I've seen some people go through to say that we only found them good after the clone wars came out.

As a kid I loved his acting and saw no flaws , still don’t , he’s exactly what he should be

I believe that Hayden portrayed Anakin perfectly, and here is my reasoning; I suffer of many mental illnesses and some disabilities. They can be very catastrophic if it gets the better of me. Filling me with so much Hate, sometimes very violent feelings, and the feeling of powerlessness can make that even worse. I am very afraid of Loss, and it makes me very over-affectionate to the people I care about. Having these traits in mind, The movies makes it clear that Anakin isn't very mentally healthy. He's been a slave his whole life. He's never felt The Human love and compassion that most of us receive from others. The Jedi were definitely not the best environment for Anakin's mental health. Throughout the 2nd and 3rd movies in the prequel, I feel Empathy and relations. It shows that Anakin is a Lonely and scared child in a big galaxy, being surrounded by people who simply don't care to understand, and tell him to get over his issues as if its an easy task. So he holds onto what makes him feel happy most, to the point that fear drives him to desperation. And Hayden has portrayed that flawlessly. Anakin is portrayed how he should be. Sadly, Destined to be Vader.

I thought Hayden Christiansen did a good job when I was a kid. I didn't see him as whiney, in fact, his angst towards Obi Wan made me dislike Obi Wan in Episode 2 and saw him as the reason why Anakin turned.

To me the prequel trilogy added so much more emotion and depth to the already amazing original trilogy, and Anakin’s tragic story made me feel so much sympathy for him. I spent the greater portion of my childhood watching Hayden and the other prequel actors and not even being aware of the hatred out there. Even today and even though I can sense what haters are talking about, my love for episodes 1, 2, and 3 will always remain. Anakin Skywalker was a symbol of hope for me growing up and still is today, and I could think of no other person on Earth that would even come close to Hayden Christiansen’s amazing portrayal. It warms my heart that the world is starting to feel the same way. Thank you Hayden for giving me the best childhood I could ask for.

I kinda miss the dude. I really do. I'm happy that he gets to play Vader/Anakin again.

i’m planning to meet him at comic con later this year and i couldn’t be more excited

Okay so with Haden I’ll say this George made this character perfectly here’s why: all the dialogue in these movies were written on purpose…he was a Slave he didn’t know how to act around people especially someone he had a crush on like padme. To then the Jedi who teach u to ignore ur emotions which didn’t make it better as he got older and it shows. To then make it so easier for him to be manipulated on something he can’t live without

As a female Star Wars fan who was a teenager when the prequels came out, I definitely was a hard core fan girl for Hayden. I definitely saw his other works in part of it and there was a theme of him playing that angry teenager character in consecutive roles (Higher Ground (tv show), Life as a House & Attack of the Clones). So it’s not so much that he was a “bad” actor, just that when he caught public attention, his roles were too similar and didn’t really show the full range of his abilities. That being said, while I enjoyed the prequels I do cringe when I rewatch both the OT and prequel trilogies due to some of Lucas’ dialogue. I think there’s even been quote of Mark Hamill or Harrison Ford telling George that no one would say what he wrote or something to that effect. But I still love me some Star Wars and get super excited when all the new series start on D!sney+. 😍

The growing love towards Hayden is one of the best developments in Star Wars fandom.

After this title, i was like, did something happen to MY HAYDEN? thank god not, but yeah, he deserves ALL the love he was and is perfect I'm old school, i grew up on the Orig Trig and was DEEPLY worried about the prequels, and more hyped for them then i've ever been for any movie ever (the phantom menace specifically, I'll still say unironically, the trailer for the phantom menace is the greatest trailer in movie history). But what i did in 2005, the MOMENT i finished watching Sith, was go home and pop in A New Hope It was a great night. A truly magical night. Watching Ewen give baby luke to uncle owen and going home and watching Sir Alec Guiness, and seeing the same kindness, the same warmth in his eyes. I said to myself that night "It worked. Holy shit. It worked." I wasn't sure it was going to. But i watched the whole trilogy that night. I saw Anakin's hate and loss of Padme in Vader's rage I the strange glances Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru gave each other, the way Obi Wan reacted when Luke said I want to be a Jedi, like my Father before me The way Vader faught Luke on cloud city and held out his hand to Luke to join him, and have luke reject him the way Padme had, and to FEEL his crushed soul... That second glance he gives to the stars at the end of empire from the bridge of the executer after the millenium falcon finally in one of the greatest moments in cinematic history FINALLY made the jump to light speed... and then watching the lightning crackle off luke as pleaded "Father PLEASE" and you know what i saw? Not Luke I saw Padme Vader saw his wife in his son's eyes And then the Jedi Returned. And his name was Anakin. And he saved the universe. And he did it for his wife. "Tell your sister. You were right. You were right about me." "There's still good in him." -Padme Amidala Her son was only repeating basically the only thing he'd ever heard her say.... Yeah masterpiece doesn't begin to describe my feelings for Star Wars so instead i'll say "Thank You Hayden." and to the rest of you "May The Force Be With You."

I'm glad I got to meet him! Hayden Christensen is a very talented and underrated actor... Outside of Star Wars, his best performances are in Life as a House and Shattered Glass. Overall, his best performance is in Revenge of the Sith imo. He nailed the fall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of Darth Vader... Giving us an amazing performance, both physically and emotionally. People that criticize his dialogue and portrayal of Anakin Skywalker don't understand how specific the character is written... How specific and deliberate the dialogue is written. They don't understand the cadence of James Earl Jones that Hayden brought to Anakin's voice. Hayden's best talent is his ability to show vast emotion via facial dialogue with little to no talking at all. We see many moments of this such as with the death of Anakin's mother, the struggles he has dealing with his visions of Padme dying later... His confrontation with Obi-Wan... The sadness, anger, and total distraught demeanor is all in his face. Hayden also does this incredibly well in Life as a House and Shattered Glass among other films... I can't wait to see his performance in "Obi-Wan Kenobi"... I know he'll nail it again. People that are skeptical or critical of him really need to revisit his performances with everything above in mind. Also, the criticism of the prequels often came from media critics anyway... George knew that many wouldn't understand the story he was telling at this point and the way he was telling it... I love that more and more love is coming full circle with the Prequels as I've always loved and appreciated them so much.

I actually loved all his movies when I was younger; star wars, jumper, the disappearing on 7th street, doa etc. Never knew there were people that didn't like his acting

Hayden is Anakin, always will be. I loved him as the Hero with No Fear and I loved seeing him on screen, and I sobbed when he returned at the end of the 6th EP in the remaster.

I’m glad that he’s starting to feel the love that he deserves. It’s been a long time, but better late than never.

Hayden was also in a movie called Awake, which was really compelling as well. Great actor and good to see him take care of himself and, yes, finally receive late admiration!

I’m so sick of people judging Hayden. He did a excellent job and he is wanted throughout the Star Wars community I hope he knows this

Hayden's acting was good, the Dialogue in some spots was rough but in others, it was fantastic Kenobi's sas and the banter between Anakin and obi-wan was great. it was mostly just his scenes with Padme. the overall story was good, made even better with clone wars. the Cinematography was excellent. the fight scene choreography is the best to this day.

I’ve loved every nano-second that anakin has had on screen.

Hayden was perfect as Anakin, it takes a lot of courage to play him like he played him, listen and trust George’s direction. But he did, and he did so brilliantly.

Hayden played a troubled youth/child soldier warrior wizard monk perfectly, when you boil it down to that he played anakin perfectly.

I have always loved Hayden's performance. Unfortunately a lot of the critics or haters had a huge fucking microphone opposed to the people that loved him. He does deserve better.

Hayden deserved an Oscar Nod for his role in Shattered Glass. He was phenomenal in that film!

I was kid watching the original star wars and I loved Darth Vader he was such a badass, as a teenager watching the star wars prequels I loved Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker. His acting was perfect for playing Anakin/Vader I stand for him to be in the Kenobi movie! You don't know the POWER of Hayden Christensen!!!

The prequels were great for their time and RTS aged well out of anything

Hayden Christensen still is one of my favorite actors. I still Consider ROTS one of the greatest movies ever made. You're 1000% right Theory, the majority loved hayden and the prequels and the haters were just louder. I knew this since way back after ROTS was released, there's just no way this masterful symphony could be so badly received. Thankyou Disney for proving how good they are with the sequels. Im sorry Originalists but TESB and ROTJ can never compare. Long Live the Memes.

Facts. You are an amazing dude who gives credit where its due. A shame how hate ruins careers - and even lifes sometimes.

I loved the prequels and thought Hayden did a great job!! When I was little and heard Obi-Wan mention the clone wars to Luke it sparked this curiosity in me. I was amazed that no one knew, and then the prequels came out... pure gold!!!

I watched Attack of the Clones again and again after it came out. I love that movie. It was my fav episode until Revenge of the Sith came out.

If Hayden Christensen was "whiney" that's because its how Lucas wanted the character to be. Hayden was just acting the way he was being told to act. The most beloved character in Star Wars is R2D2!

100% the chemistry with Hayden & Ewan will be memorable in the new series and they will be absolutely brilliant - whatever they have planned - I'm so pumped!!

Jumper was a underrated Film ! Very talented actor

I never had an issue with his acting, and as a kid I never noticed the “bad” dialogue. Yes, there are obviously flaws in the dialogue but in the end the story and the epicness of SW >> any dialogue flaw

All my kids loved Jar jar, they had the juice cups, And Heyden was a total dish, for a baddie. Two hampsters of ours, Anakin and Heyden, were lovingly named. Hope your both well. Mtfbwy. Xx

When Theory talks about flashbacks, imagine if they'd do a live version of the scene with Ani/Obi, where they talk around a campfire about Ahsoka's decision to leave the order and Obi telling Ani he'll never be a disappointment to him. Fucking chills!

So lucky you got a picture with him. I always love him. He was a prince charming

I always loved Hayden Christensen’s portrayal as Anakin Skywalker! Internet wasn’t really around when the prequels came out and the kids who grew up at the time were too young to voice their opinions to the public. That’s why the toxic hate from the OT neckbeards gave the illusion that everyone hated the prequels. Notice the outpour of love from prequel generation now that we’re older. I hate the thought that the toxicity towards the prequels, which have some of the best world-building in the history of cinema, killed George Lucas’ passion for film making and robbed us of more of his Star Wars. People tend to be more vocal when they’re mad. Forget about those fools. You are loved by the silent majority. Welcome back Hayden

100% George was the one who forced him to sound like he was in a melodrama and he acted that out completely perfectly. He did everything he was asked. And he caught all the blame

Hayden rocks. The movie Life as a House always makes me cry

Hayden gave life to darth vader suit. He struck fear into me in kenobi ep 4. His body language is beautifully portrayed

Hayden played a great Anakin Skywalker

I always loved Hayden. Outside of USA/Canada world, prequels were loved a lot. There were some critics here and there but overall ppl loved prequels and Hayden and George's decision to make them. I started to love prequels/OT even more around when I turned 30 (2014). I was revisiting SW by the time (reboots branded as) sequels were about to come out and read so many interviews with George about prequels and its story. I'm so happy he made them and I'm so happy that he was very happy with the result. I always felt like Hayden and Samuel L Jackson were the only ones who fully embraced what to expect from fans (their passion and hate) because they are huge fans themselves. Can't wait to see Hayden and Ewan in Obi Wan!

The fact that Hayden got so much of Anakins personality and story right under such difficult circumstances (Green screen, terrible directing, etc) is amazing and clearly shows that not only did Hayden understand the character but that he nailed it and did a great job.

I've never thought Hayden did a bad job, I knew he was going to become Darth Vader so I didn't need him to act any way differently? I don't know how to explain it but in my brain, I was more like "you cant go from a to z" you have to go little by little and work your way up, as in I didn't expect him to be perfect on-screen, I expected the flaws to come, I expected the way he portrayed Anakin to be on the screen so when I saw him I thought "that's pretty dang perfect"

I enjoyed him in Star Wars and in Jumper. It will be great to see him come back into the series. ❤

Man Hayden is one of my favorite actors. He was in my favorite Goosebumps TV Series Episode, Night of the living dummy 3 as Zane.

I have been fan girling over Hayden as Anakin since I was 6 or 7 and I still as a 21 year old stand by the chosen one !

"Every human is flawed unless you're Rey Skywalker" The savagery is great

I've always liked Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, I just don't understand the backlash. I wish he made an appearance in TROS. I can't wait for his return in the Kenobi show, whether it's a flashback, or him in a Darth Vader suit.

It's good that you have made an entire video about this and now this stream. I am sure Hayden Christensen himself is very appreciative aswell if he happens to come across this wonderful stream. The Force Will Be With You Always...

He literally portrayed Anakin perfectly. He became Anakin Skywalker. No one could play Anakin other than Hayden and that’s the truth.

Prequels are my absolute fave and I Always come down on the side of appreciation and gratitude 🙏🏼. We are so blessed to have sooo much content these days… It’s my childhood dreams answered and I don’t care if it makes me a goober, lol!! Respectfully Always, BWhovion

I’d literally do anything to go back to George being the director & owner of Star Wars honestly, it still makes me so sad what they done to Lukes character.

I saw Star Wars for the first time when I was twelve. I always liked Hayden’s performance. Even now I believe that he’s irreplaceable as Anakin.

Im actually happy that there us someone who sees vader in ep2-3 anakin too.

Y’all are awesome. Thanks for another great stream!

I don't think that he was a bad actor. He played his role. I'm older that Theory and I never thought he was bad or hated the prequels. If I had tweeter, I would have defended him and the prequels. Of course these films had issues. I was more fan of the original trilogy, preferred the era and its spaceships, politics. The prequels were a bit confusing. But NOT bad ! P.S : I like Jarjar ! 😜

Great conversations thank you for this 👌

High Republic has definitely been crafted and written as a series, it takes the first book to lay out future plots and actions. Once it ramps up it does get enjoyable and has some great moments/stories in it.

he is my favorite character in star wars. I love hayden and Anakin Skywalker, he really did shine in revenge of the sith.

There is no one else that could have played Anakin Skywalker better. Anakin is my favorite cinematic character oat and Hayden Christiansen is Anakin Skywalker. I was 14 when ROTS came out and it’s BY FAR my favorite movie oat. The most influential movie and role of our generation for sure. Hayden deserves all of the love and admiration in the world. He is the luckiest dude in the world to get to play that role and to have played it so perfectly. Critics are just that, critical. The people who really matter are the fans.

Awesome as always Genaral Theory

No one can deny how hot Hayden was in ROTS.

I literally wore my hair like he did in episode 3 when I was a kid. This dude has always been one of my heroes.

The sequels 100% made people realise how good the prequels actually were, I’d take the simpler dialogue over the over politicised social justice script that went no where

I was super young when ROTS came out and I had (may or may not still have) a massive fan girl crush on anakin/hayden. Not going to lie I’m still not a fan of TPM cause Jar Jar does give me a literal headache and I skip over the episodes he’s predominantly in in CW. However, I really don’t understand the hate the actors and prequels received. I hate the sequels but I never blamed that on the actors I always blamed the writers and directors. The dialogue was stilted yes but it was in the OT as well and Hayden really did portray Anakin perfectly. He complained to Lucas about Anakin in AOTC and George told him (roughly) that yes he had to be whiny and act like that because he was playing a whiny cocky teenager.

The thing is, we were kids when Ep 2 & 3 came out. I was fascinated with all the Fights and as I grew older, I was fascinated with the story.

Hayden was always awesome, I mean who remembers his movie Jumper? That was an amazing movie and Hayden was the lead on that

I always enjoy watching these streams even if it's after the fact, thank you guys for your amazing content!!

Hayden is amazing in a movie called shattered glass. He plays disgraced journalist Stephen glass. The movie shows his downfall. You can't help but feel tense as you watch this man's house of lies crumble around him. I highly recommend it And you mashed 2 of his movies together, life as a house and scattered glass both excellent

He was in life as a house before star wars and he was fantastic

This was absolutely one of the funniest nerd theory streams I’ve ever seen holy crap 😂 nonchalant theory & josh answering the superchats is grade A content

When you actually think of the person he was supposed to portray, his performance was flawless

#SupportHayden

Theory, a long time fan 47 from Australia and enjoy your content and especially your additude. Smart beyond your age

The prequels are definitely my favorite always have been i hope Hayden knows he's appreciated now

I love it when theory just interrupts everyone because he's reading chat and distracted by a thing said prior to his interruption

anakin was my fav growing up so i never had a problem with hayden

Thanks for distinguishing what an actor's mission is to his craft. Loved Darth Vader & Boba-Fett's all the characters...They made the movies.

I have an Anakin Skywalker tattoo portrait of Hayden Christensen so I am definitely a supporter!

He was a fantastic actor

Ugh hayden was everything for me as a kid. Cutie and a badboy🥵 I am so stoked to see him come back.

Defintely....my childhood hero♥️

Great work guys I love everything Star Wars I honk it’s all great and excellent art. Much love and respect to you and every Star Wars cast member

The problem with getting a big franchise early in the acting career it is hard for audiences to separate the actor from the character unless they really change their looks from role to role is something I’ve noticed being really bad lately. Or people ignoring that the actors have to act to what the script says and act as best they can and call them crappy actors when it is just the script (twilight movies for example).

I was an OG Prequel fan … grew up with both trilogies… i always loved Hayden as Anakin there’s no one else who could come close to him… he IS Anakin. I’m so happy for Hayden!! He finally gets all the love… I think has been from fans for years now tho but I love that for him! Never saw anything wrong with his acting. The true saga to me is 1-6 (yes I need to have my name changed I am ashamed of it now since the sequels) … Abe Anakin has always been one of my favorite jedis next to Luke, Obi Wan & Yoda and Ashoka (yeah we know she’s not a Jedi) and ofc loooove Leia & Padme, Chewie, Han, R2 & C-3PO ♥️

He was in goosebumps!

I think they should have had him voice Anakin in the Clone Wars movie and all the other Prequel actors voice their character.

Hayden goes hard af in the movie Alive.

Growing up I couldn't watch anything else other than old sitcoms, hallmark TV shows, and Star Wars, so instead of falling in love with Charles Ingels my brain said "you're becoming a Star Wars fan" so that's when the obsession with Hayden Christensen and Star Wars came about. Since I didn't want to rewatch (sometimes) full house, or The Cosby show I would go on prequel marathons and rewatch them all:') in my house we only had the prequels and empire, so you can imagine how many times I've seen AOTC and ROTS

He really is a good actor I have enjoyed all of his work he truly is an actor and not just a celebrity

I love Hayden aka Anakin !

I've always loved Hayden and his performance

I still like watching JUMPER (2008). Good movie.

I'm a simple man. You say Hayden Christensen, I click Like. Protect our Sandy Boi 😭🙏♥️

2:30 "and shake his hand... I got it right here" uwutmate? ah right its a photo, not the hand lol

Have you ever seen American Heist. I pretty sure you heard of it. It was on Netflix. It had Adrian Brody in it. Hayden Christensen does deserve to be in more movies because he is such a great actor.