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Hayden Christensen Recalls Robert De Niro’s Revenge of the Sith Set Visit as Kylo Ren Question Deflection Prompts Speculation

Christensen’s next confirmed appearance is in Ahsoka season 2.

Overview

  • At Fan Expo New Orleans, Hayden Christensen said Robert De Niro visited the Revenge of the Sith set to see what George Lucas was doing and watched the Anakin–Obi‑Wan duel.
  • Christensen recounted De Niro noticing his pre‑take push‑ups and saying he did the same, which the actor described as encouraging.
  • During the same event, Christensen was asked what Force‑ghost Anakin would tell Kylo Ren and replied, “I don’t know… Next question.”
  • Fans online interpreted the brief dodge as a possible hint about the long‑rumored Hunt for Ben Solo project, though outlets note there is no evidence the film exists.
  • Reporting reiterates that Christensen is confirmed to return as Anakin in Ahsoka season 2, which does not yet have a release date.