Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen Take The Stage At SWCA 2022 | Star Wars Celebration Live!

[@YLS8763]

I like how Ewan is wearing Jedi colors and Hayden is wearing Sith colors. Nice touch.

[@dylanc0327]

That’s what I was thinking too, kinda like their episode 3 color palettes

[@riridjatmiko]

But Anakin always wears black dress or robe when he was Jedi. You can see in SW Episode 2 and 3 and SW Clone Wars

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

Nice catch never noticed that.

[@curiousparticipant]

There's a stylist that's done their homework.

[@flashpone7910]

@@riridjatmiko Almost like it was intentional, huh?

[@clfoster82]

That "Hayden!" chant was really special and I'm glad they showed him the love he deserves after all these years.

[@kettukanalassa257]

Is there coming new Star Wars where is Anakin and Obi-Wan again?

[@kassiogomes8498]

@@kettukanalassa257 they are both on Obi-Wan Kenobi series

[@arthurhill3454]

Thor love and thunder Natalie Portman as Jane foster

[@ncard00]

Hayden didn’t watch clone wars and Rebels to prepare for the kenobi show, it was for the ahsoka show, cause he’s got some mindblowingly emotional scenes with Ahsoka in that show, and now possibly in Dave’s movie too. For instance, somebody ask him “I’d love to see a what if scenario through the world between worlds of Ahsoka fighting Anakin on mustafar instead of Obi-Wan, what do you think about that, and how do you think that would play out?” Now watch him get nervous very quickly… :)

[@justinnmai8903]

I really hope Hayden and Ewan get to work together more

[@thanosfilms]

Hayden almost started a riot when he said “This is where the fun begins”. Love it so much

[@SekenStrm]

He has embraced the memes, and I am glad he enjoys the animated series now too

[@ingvarkarlson5982]

the interviewer goes crazy aswell! awesome!

[@gogglesucks8a11s]

his little smirk before he said it cause he knew the crowd was gonna lose it

[@dashy1009]

His powers has doubled since the last time we saw him

[@00Tickford00]

spoiler alert!. I'm not up to that part yet

[@kuro6374]

The sheer amount of power these 2 have over the crowd is insane. When Hayden said "This is where the fun begins" the fans were ready to go slaughter younglings for him 😂

[@bernhardsonn7758]

Xd

[@neodermaesthetic]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LeegolasandEl]

😂😂😂 best comment ever

[@georgiestuff]

😅

[@CW-order66]

I would

[@machodgdon]

Man I’m so happy for Hayden. He’s getting the treatment he probably thought he would never receive from the fans, and you can see how much he truly loves Star Wars

[@RR-od8hu]

I was gonna like your comm bro but it's on 69. Just couldn't do it

[@iDeathMaximuMII]

@@RR-od8hu 138

[@RR-od8hu]

@@iDeathMaximuMII ruined :(

[@TehRebolt]

@@RR-od8hu Almost at 690 tho

[@the6ig6adwolf]

It feels like Hayden has finally become the Anakin/Vadar we hoped he would be.

[@awesomeaustind1666]

“this is where the fun begins” what a legend. the audience reaction is what makes me happy to be a star wars fan

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

Same here.

[@fluffdegoss]

indeed.

[@Mirage1209]

Timestamp

[@JuicyJuicyFruitOwns]

@@Mirage1209 9:38

[@slakecoldblade]

Now that was a pop

[@MsWill11]

That Hayden chant actually brought a tear to my eye he deserves this more than you could ever know

[@Shayma1994]

I got me emotional too 🥹

[@Thegamerispro206]

SAME OH MY GOSH😭😭

[@marcelosantaana871]

But why, he's a fine actor don't get me wrong but for whatever reason (meaning wether it was George's awful directing or his own acting choices.) he did an awful job as Anakin, and now he gets to come back to play a character that isn't even his? James Earl Jones has proven time and time again that he can play Darth Vader, just have him do it.

[@friendlyneighborhoodcollec5928]

@@marcelosantaana871 I believe it will mostly be flashbacks to him as anakin. He may be in the suit, with Jones voicing? Idk how it’s going to work. And there may be a moment where Vader is battle damaged, and possibly show some anakin under the helmet. Who knows.

[@bungobaggins01]

@@marcelosantaana871 JEJ's voice is not what it used to be. He sounds so old in Rogue One. Also can we stop the Hayden hate? He played Anakin really well.

[@JosephDutra]

I really hope Hayden gets some big roles again, he really is a good actor.

[@Tonycillian5]

Hear he's in Marvel now which is probably the best Phase 6 castings

[@halfbloodprince9235]

@@Tonycillian5 wait fr? He got casted as which character?

[@eclark3849]

Problem with the nuts in holywood do a movie religious or legend they put you in a box shut the lid unless u r already big

[@Imagocorporation]

You "fans" are all the same, saying you like the actors then flip flopping all the time then redirecting that to Kennedy if not then, tf?

[@TL-_-Edits]

@@halfbloodprince9235it’s fake, he ain’t in marvel 😢

[@UghDan]

“This is where the fun begins” the words of a truly wise man

[@tehbui604]

Just found the clip of him saying that in thr movie, no wonder eveeyone went nuts!!

[@TehRebolt]

What a moment…..

[@TehRebolt]

@@tehbui604 Yes I replayed it like 10 times haha

[@camilaguzman442]

God, this is awesome

[@MXvN_]

Amen for that son 🥹

[@CoolsBreeze]

You can tell Hayden doesn't love big crowds but the fact that he still takes time to cherish his fans is so amazing.

[@replayone]

Hayden appreciates the love from the fans that he didn't get when the Episodes 1-3 were released 20 years ago.

[@neowolf09]

@@replayone I'm one of the few that has always loved the prequels the most. Not that I think the originals are as bad as the new Disney one's. I've turned to videogames for my fill now. Way better story telling than the Disney movies. About to pick up kotor2 to play that for the first time. We need a kotor 3, but I'm interested to see what star wars eclipse will look like. Would be awesome to see Hayden in that game, if it even takes place in a time where he'd exist.

[@Wildlink123]

Oh yeah you can see the social anxiety in him for sure, basically stage fright but only for crowds of people and he's the center of attention. I could only imagine the pressure, I hated doing ANYTHING related to presenting in front of the class back in school, all of school. But hey props to Hayden for keeping a good composure, Ewan sounded more nervous than Hayden if you ask me lol

[@shahricher]

There are few Sand people in the crowd I guess

[@saxtonturner2240]

@@neowolf09 have you tried fallen order

[@solzar471]

I literally tear up when Hayden said "This is where the fun begins", such a legendary moment

[@SavishGoat]

Dammit! I spoiled it for myself by reading this

[@breakdancerQ]

Same brotha, same. That reaction couldn't have been any better

[@siuu3425]

grow up

[@danhdao7417]

The fun which he mentioned is that.. I'm pretty sure there will be more memes XDDDDD. I'm so hype for this!!!!

[@goldfishprime]

George Lucas, "See, I knew my dialogue was good!"

[@vananon51]

Hayden’s “this is where the fun begins” was the best part of the whole interview. I cheered. Wow. That gave me chills. They were both phenomenal in Kenobi.

[@HunterJumper-sf8cb]

I think he broke the internet when he said that 😂😂😂

[@Theofilusnata]

This chills gave me glimpse of my childhood memory, right before they passed the vulture droids. The good old times 😀

[@nhad7415]

I love that actors like Hayden are making peace with the characters they have been, like Andrew Garfield with Spiderman and Hayden Christensen with Anakin Skywalker, It must be shoking recive so much love from the people after all the hate, but finally they have the fans they always deserved.

[@Luke101]

Especially Hayden. It almost looks like he wants to tear up at times when people are cheering for him. It’s been just shy of 20 years of him rarely feeling that love

[@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110]

Uh huh

[@kagani6202]

It’s that Disney effect.

[@betteryourlife865]

Andrew Garfield was a great Spider-Man. Sad people think differently. I really liked his movies.

[@thomaslacornette1282]

I never understood why some people or "critics" didn't like at first, Hayden made a great Anakin, this is a character falling into the dark side an anti hero, maybe they wanted an hero... I bot big fan of prequels especailly episode I but Episode II & III are really interesting and Obiwan and Anakin are the reasons prequels are good even if not perfect.

[@trchbrr]

The part where Hayden says "this is where fun begins" then people bursting into cheers is literally the meme where the audience is watching on a giant screen

[@otakurt1149]

That should become a meme

[@Yeski238]

bruh even I jumped outta my seat

[@preciousotoakhia9789]

Legend forever

[@iceleftinpop5353]

Made me squeal not gonna lie lmao

[@TLiebCNV]

Memes upon memes

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

Hayden in 2003: _everybody hated him_ Hayden 20 years later: _everybody loves him_ "When I left you I was but a learner. Now *I* am the master."

[@benjaminrodriguez1809]

😆

[@dnbm3]

Only the critics hated him

[@BAMGOBOOM92]

@@dnbm3 thats not true, I've seen so many KZbinrs who lambasted his portrayal. Its great that we all are happy to see him back now, but we cannot forget that these actors got put through the ringer, by critics and fans alike. time was gracious to them but its important we don't change history because it makes us uncomfortable.

[@kavalkahn]

@@dnbm3 I disliked his EPII character but he was awesome in RotS. I always wanted him to have a second chance

[@DMWolFGurL]

@@kavalkahn Same feeling about EPII it was kind of cringe especially the part where he is trying wish his feelings away. But I think he made a great Anakin and aside from a few cringe moments, I honestly wouldn't want anyone to try and take his place.

[@celestialbeez7024]

I don’t think Hayden understands how much we love him and what a great job he really did with such a tough role to fill. Through the roof love and excitement for that man. Him and Ewan’s chemistry and conflict as brothers was absolutely unforgettable.

[@bongwater113]

Hayden: “This is where the fun begins” Everyone: “HE DID THE THING!”

[@dex337]

*SAID

[@M1cha3lP]

@@dex337 You an English teacher? "He did the thing" is just fine.

[@MrDac0964]

@@M1cha3lP 😄 grammar police alert!

[@GIBBO4182]

Family Guy reference?

[@sonnyspursy1717]

time stamp

[@TheWaluigiman1]

Hayden is actually starting to sound like his Clone Wars counterpart, Matt Lanter. While that's age making his voice deeper, I think it fits perfectly for Anakin.

[@Ruleof2Review]

Hayden and his performance is the actual template for Anakin. Matt did great, but he was only modeling Hayden’s performance and making necessary adjustments to adapt it to long-form animation. Matt is great, but Hayden is the real Anakin.

[@thevaden2024]

Which isn’t a good thing. Hayden does sound like his prequel self, and should continue to sound that way. Clone wars anakin completely changed his voice and ruined his character

[@thevaden2024]

@@Ruleof2Review Exactly Bro

[@riftplut0474]

@@thevaden2024 he made the character better the hell you on about

[@p0usen818]

@Trevschan2 he sounded like an edgy teenager, i love the prequels but his acting was awful tbh

[@ATM-du2gx]

“You’re like brothers!” Hayden: “Yes, yes we are” God bless that fan! ☺️

[@JaimeD.]

For those who want to know when is said happens at 5:31 The person just spew a fact since this is the reunion many only dreamed of. Now...THE REMATCH OF THE CENTURY IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN!

[@TheFunnyGuy9000]

“You were my brother Anakin….I loved you!”

[@ArcNine9Angel]

So that's what he said, awwwwww~

[@Skankhunt42....]

I found that cringey personally. Come on. They’re actors dude. Separate the art from the artist just a bit. I’m sure Hayden and Ewan are friendly, but brotherly? I doubt that. I believe Ewan has said he hadn’t barely seen Hayden at all in the past 20 years… so it’s not like they’re soulmates lol

[@latezzbtw]

when this guy was talking about transition to vader from anakin I wanted someone to say "You were supposed to destroy the sith, not join them!"

[@mattl3531]

Little did everyone in the crowd know, only a few weeks after this interview. These two would deliver one of the most iconic scenes in Star Wars history. "I am not your failure Obi Wan, you didn't kill Anakin Skywalker. I did"

[@dialm4masala718]

little did Matt L know that a few weeks later i had an orgy with his mom, aunts & sisters. jaba the hut & bounty hunter joined in also

[@FFuriousOreo]

what do you mean wait a few weeks??? it came out 6hrs after this interview dud

[@MuditVerma]

I am what remains.

[@dialm4masala718]

@@MuditVerma what remains of u is sh!t on a dirt road in Bombay or Madras India

[@jeromepolansky7234]

HTC 55

[@isaiahvoss]

Seeing Hayden and Ewan makes me smile as our childhoods are coming in full circle!!

[@FeralGayming]

now te circle is complete

[@apollobread4457]

I can not wait holy😂😂

[@swanauto47]

I just remember my 10 year old self in that cabin in northern Maine finding revenge of the sith and watching it for the first time

[@stylez893]

This will be my 3rd time around since 1977

[@AbstractM0use]

Seeing the prequels was my childhood coming full circle, so this is really cool.

[@valoxsen6003]

I love how right before he says the line, Hayden looks at Ewan like, "Should I? Should I do it?" and Ewan just looks back at him like, "Do you know how many 'Hello theres' I've spoken since we started this press tour? It's your turn."

[@KimmyEternally]

This is Canon now. 😆

[@salgamate13]

Well that's his master after all.

[@StephanMok]

@@salgamate13 that was his brother, he loved him

[@MimMdance]

Ewan: DEW IT!

[@mastarshine2556]

I love how true this is

[@800Ms-k6n]

No matter how many criticism Hayden got for his acting, I'm so happy that he's wants to return for the role and I love that Ewan is basically being a father figure towards him, making sure that he is safe and happy that the fans are absolutely welcomed by his return

[@ytuser_3122]

I’m surprised to learn Ewan was the one who asked for Hayden to return for this series, I thought Ewan would’ve forgotten all about him after the Revenge Of The Sith premiere! So heartwarming to hear they’re as close as they were 20 years ago.

[@800Ms-k6n]

@@ytuser_3122 in my eyes, Hayden did his best with what the material he was given in the prequels. He didn't deserved the hate that he got for playing the role. As an actor, he was simply following what the script and the director told him to do. If you have seen Shattered Glass, you know that Hayden has the potential to be a good actor if the material and dialogue for his character was better. This is his moment, it's his comeback. And apparently Ewan is an executive producer of this series so I'm sure he has a big responsibility for the series too, offers what's the best of this series need. Hopefully Hollywood offers him more great scripts to work with, he deserves more great roles than just being in Star Wars

[@ytuser_3122]

@@800Ms-k6n I have yet to see Shattered Glass and I agree with what you said about him having to work with the material he had, I’m so excited to see him give a good performance under Deborah Chow’s direction and with the material Disney+ has for him!

[@crab6503]

Hayden Christensen IS Anakin Skywalker

[@DC-sh7ud]

@@crab6503 Completely agree!!

[@TrueRomance1993]

I’m so happy for Hayden. He seems like such a genuinely nice person. It’s so unfortunately he was treated so poorly by critics and fans in the trilogy. He was so young and had no real experience. It was really wasn’t fair to give him such a hard time when it was the script and writing that really hurt those films. Looking back, he did an really good job, all things considered, especially in Revenge of the the Sith.

[@dfchang813]

With the horrible script, dialogue, and terrible directing we would have needed Al Pacino in his prime to have had a chance pulling off Anakin. And it would have only been a chance.

[@jhowell1321]

Agreed on all counts. He was only doing his job. It does my heart so good to see him being celebrated as an actor and a person who brought Anakin to life (and Jake Lloyd did an amazing job as the youngest Anakin!)

[@HunterJumper-sf8cb]

As a writer myself I agree completely. The love story between Anakin and Padme was awful, totally unrealistic, not believable in the slightest and just looked fake as hell. Then there was the “I truly deeply love you” after they spend what, ten days together and Padme rebuffs his advances? Who does that?

[@aidanastokes]

@@HunterJumper-sf8cb Have you seen any of the deleted scenes from Attack of the Clones? I think they add a lot to it where yeah there was none.

[@callistahobbs]

At 4:25 you’ll begin to hear the fans chanting Hayden’s name. I got emotional when that happened. He deserves all of the love!

[@timp1154]

same

[@flashgordon4339]

true that brother, he's our Anakin!

[@kadiatukallon3542]

So true

[@YESHAYA_]

yes he does!! we love him :)

[@DMWolFGurL]

No one but Hayden could be Anakin anymore or Darth Vader in my mind.

[@UghDan]

I had the biggest smile on my face when he said “this is where the fun begins” it made me so happy

[@darthkronos4214]

For real! I had chills...

[@zmb_1421]

Timestamp?

[@JR7noir]

@@zmb_1421 ×2

[@hunterwilliams9434]

I chilled up and giggled like a child lmao

[@_Willi_]

@@zmb_1421 9:40

[@sjones1013]

When Hayden says “I missed you guys too” you can really see he means it and it honestly makes my heart happy. I loved the prequels and I was so hyped watching the first two episodes of this series. I feel as if my childhood had a hole and it was this show all along

[@cashewnuttel9054]

Where is the black chick? Why is it just these two?

[@rootpower8664]

@@cashewnuttel9054 Maybe because everyone knows who Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen are, unlike her?

[@matthewadamo3140]

@@rootpower8664 Right and the whole point of these interviews is to generate a lot of hype for the show.

[@matthewadamo3140]

Well put broski

[@sjones1013]

@@cashewnuttel9054 generally for an event like this, they wouldn’t bring on the new character/actor that nobody has ever seen before on the screen. It’s all about the legacy of the original two, with it being 20yrs later in real life

[@brendanroe8604]

Respect to Hayden man, he knew there was a huge opportunity to erase the negative opinions while making the Vader role completely his own going forward, he didn't shy away which many people would have! He did not miss!

[@ethicsandcomplianceoffice]

This was 11 minutes of constant smiling, bringing back all those memories from childhood. Ewan hasn’t aged a bit, and Hayden looks such a genuine, friendly guy - would love to have a beer with him one day. Really looking forward to seeing them together on the screen again!

[@lindgrenland]

I'm going out for a beer with him and Ewan rn, and you can come too

[@karenling2106]

2 guests

[@PK25.03]

😂

[@lindgrenland]

@@karenling2106 a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!

[@jdfcovers2721]

SAME HERE

[@hannahsolo27]

Oh my goodness, the smile on Hayden’s face when the crowd was cheering after being asked how hype they were! I’m so glad he’s finally being welcomed and given the love he has always deserved from fans!

[@Mrk3lly]

Facts

[@800Ms-k6n]

And even if somebody still criticized his acting sure it's no problem to do that but put the fingers on George Lucas who gave him a very poor writing and direction to work with. Hayden did his best with what he was given in the prequels. As an actor himself, he was basically following what the script and the director told him to do. Hayden has the potential to be a good actor, he just need a better material to work with and hoping that this would be a great comeback for him to the point that Hollywood would offer him a lot of great scripts to work with

[@LykosShadowmane]

@@800Ms-k6n Anyone who truly thinks Hayden did poorly in those movies because he's a bad actor must also answer this question. Why did stars like Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson also have weird stilted dialogue and bad takes? Because of the script and editing, not their acting.

[@KronosCollector]

I love Haden bro he is the best

[@scruffd0g193]

Always loved him as anakin and always will

[@CoachSeamus]

9:38 is such an iconic moment. You can see that hes had that planned and the smile just before he delivered the line.

[@neowolf09]

I like how he had him ask the last bit of the question again just to make sure that line would fit as an answer. Unfortunately it appears it might have been scripted. If it wasn't though then that's some impressive wit. Fitting for his character.

[@amanagi510]

@@neowolf09 No doubt it was scripted between the host and Hayden, considering Hayden's smile and the host's reaction, but Ewan looked genuine there so it was probably just between the host and Hayden

[@soso-V12]

Don't understand the hype tbh, it's just a line 🤷‍♂️

[@DionSidney]

@@soso-V12 You probably don't understand the power of meme's haha

[@thebatman7347]

@@soso-V12 its like when capnsays avengers assemble... but its gone beyond the movie to the real life

[@Evfollower]

Thanks to whoever screamed that at 5:36 so we all got to see that beautiful smile from Hayden.

[@Kenobi487]

This literally makes me feel like a child again. It’s so good to see Hayden get love. He played Anakin the way he was directed. And who doesn’t like Ewan!? Nostalgia

[@Ajthelizard1100]

Hello there

[@TheBrotherdarkness9]

@@Ajthelizard1100 I dont have a bad feeling about this.

[@karolclark791]

Thats the thing, Ewan always got loved while Hayden was critisized But now Hayden also gets some love

[@accountnew7030]

me. I don't like Ewan. and I will never, I'll repeat NEVER like him. screw u and obey one

[@jordancasti11o]

GENERAL KENOBI

[@joelg5823]

Hearing Hayden embrace the fan community with that final line and seeing them cheer made me grin from ear to ear. So glad he’s back!

[@tombruncker7013]

I’m happy to see Hayden being embraced by the fans considering all the hate he got when the prequels came out, it wasn’t his fault I think he was awesome casting but the direction and dialogue let the performance down

[@Elariana_Cosplay]

You can really tell how happy/relieved Hayden is for all the love he gets. They did him so bad all those years back and I'm glad the Fandom got to redeem themselves.

[@stevefox6536]

I wasn't part of the hate, always loved him as anakin

[@petchpm]

The thing is, people that hated the prequel are in their 40s or 50s now and most current fans grew up on the prequels.

[@61subsandnovideos]

@@stevefox6536 same lol i thought everyone else did

[@stevefox6536]

@@petchpm nobody cares about your "thing is " bla blah blah about the previous generation or after that,it's done

[@ryancarver7837]

@@petchpm not this 46 year old. The sequels, that's another story.

[@myrkvarg]

I love Hayden Christensen. He's evolved enormously as an actor and his performances in both Kenobi and Ashoka gave me goosebumps.

[@mysticken7776]

"This is where the fun begins" Yep. That's our Anakin. We waited for almost two decades, but now it's really happening 😭👏✊

[@arcticangel1628]

Do you love them unconditionally as a human being? Or do you only love him because of the character he played? If yes, that’s wrong for people to only love someone because of how good they played the character rather than unconditionally.

[@canelaswift952]

He is the chosen one

[@lukesiv146]

@@arcticangel1628 bro what

[@arcticangel1628]

@@lukesiv146 Everyone’s going all, “We love Ewan and Hayden! We’ve been waiting years for them to come back. That’s our Obi-Wan & Anakin.” Is it that they love the actors only because of the characters they played or do they love them unconditionally as human beings?

[@monologistical]

@@arcticangel1628 love is love, every single person has their own reason, trying to generalize everyone is truly a maidenless behavior, dont @ me

[@evm6838]

Comparing a younger Hayden saying " This is where the fun begins" to now a much older Hayden saying it really brought this full circle. I love Star Wars.

[@dingkong5034]

He sounds a little bit like Clone Wars Anakin now. I wonder if he always sounded like that back then.

[@Heiseisstuff]

He sounds like clone wars Ani now a bit

[@luckylarry88]

He just sounds Canadian to me

[@micagrecco8286]

Yes, the "this is where the fun begins" part was epic, but I loved "I missed you guys too". It melted my heart. You guys deserve all this and more ♥️

[@MarcusDET]

The fun for his wallet is why he’s so happy.

[@micagrecco8286]

@@MarcusDET why focus on that lmao he has been hated so much and being FINALLY recognized as a great actor by a younger generation must feel pretty nice

[@jokerman9295]

@@micagrecco8286 Yeah he was always a good actor. He put a lot of passion into the prequels, but there is only so much he could do with that script.

[@micagrecco8286]

@@jokerman9295 absolutely

[@rileyreese3991]

And the moment that followed 9:55 with Ewan and Haydens bromance is the best!

[@romistymiest7994]

how tf is hayden still this good looking, its been like 20 years

[@AmaraEmme]

He was 18 when he was cast as Anakin, he’s only 43

[@libertylizard_]

'Only'. He hasn't aged well at all and 43 is an old man. Get some perspective.

[@Gee-bg2rv]

​@@libertylizard_43 is far from an old man, get some perspective

[@ingobernoble2678]

Hayden is the best. I'm so glad time has finally vindicated him and that he's getting the respect he's always deserved. Ewan is of course a king among men as well

[@captain1432]

Unlike Hayden, Ewan always seemed to have this undestructible strength in his personality. Seeing Hayden receiving so much appreciation now is just heartwarming. And in my opinion it's all more than deserved - Hayden's performance and the prequels in general were good! I'll always love Lucas' work.

[@One.Zero.One101]

I can't stop smiling during this whole video. I feel like I'm a child again seeing these two together.

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

Hayden is awesome

[@pmugglestone]

Hayden was vilified by the press in the prequels but his performance was fantastic seeing how he was hampered by some lacklustre writing and a bland female love interest. I thought his performance was stellar 20 years ago and I am so glad he is being recognized now!

[@im3phirebird81]

I liked the prequels at the time, and I like them now. What came after is an entirely different topic.

[@OrifielM]

Finally, the prequel generation can make our voices heard and let these two know how much we've loved them all this time!

[@bookswithbenjamin8902]

Hell yea

[@REaDComicsau]

The generations of all trilogies should be able to!

[@magiccookies420]

@@REaDComicsau yeah! Both original trilogy and prequel trilogy enjoyers should be able to discuss the 2 Star Wars trilogies. George Lucas‘s Saga is perfect

[@REaDComicsau]

@@magiccookies420 yeah originals, prequels, sequels everyone should just get along and enjoy.

[@FutureSoapStar09]

YESSSSSSS!

[@katienewell3758]

The smile on Hayden's face when a man screamed, "we've missed you!" was so heartwarming. I'm glad that after all of these years, he is finally seeing how appreciated and loved he is in the Star Wars fandom.

[@dan1434]

what time stamp was that thanks

[@yannickzeimers4324]

Around 9:13

[@dan1434]

@@yannickzeimers4324 cheers mate

[@ishraqtalukder4518]

Ewan and Hayden reuniting of the series is the real cure of depression, feels like a coolest high school reunion of all time. Seeing the true Star Wars fans just love so much for Hayden is the miracle blessing of him coming back and become much more scarier and badass as Darth vader 9:19 just the super sweetest of Hayden missing the fans 9:41 Hayden’s iconic line of “this is where the fun begins” melts every single childhood dreams to come true

[@dialm4masala718]

reuniting with Ishraq Talukder arab mom in bed is the real cure of depression, we even banged at high school, what a badass blessing

[@jordanwoodle8040]

Hayden played Anakin so perfectly. I literally couldn’t imagine Anakin being anyone else. It’s so amazing to see him on stage and smiling. He’s finally getting g the love he deserved all along. As a fan you want to know that it matters as much to the actors as it does yourself and I think now that he is getting all the love in the world, he has taken to Star Wars more so than he ever has.

[@naejiee1952]

Thissssss

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

Hayden was awesome as Anakin. The scenes that were well written he was amazing.

[@EuroNation]

probably not what you said 17 years ago.

[@miralabualjadail4206]

I know that he was a huge starwars fan since childhood and it meant a lot to him to become Vader way back then. I watched all the behind the scenes and him talking about that moment he walked on set as Vader for the first time and it broke his heart when he got all that hate after. So I am so happy for him now that he can enjoy it at last. ❤

[@williamcowell1889]

I could imagine plenty of people to play him. Hayden is good dude though

[@elmilaneso133]

It is heartwarming to see how Hayden is getting all the love he received as soon as he entered the room, it really makes me happy to see him being able to enjoy the fandom that grew up with his movies and the legacy he left behind as AnaKING Skywalker.

[@juliemillington9907]

It's because he is star wars anakin is star wars vader is so hayden was an important part of it

[@aamirrazak3467]

He never deserved the hate he got he did really well in rots

[@LoN3wOlF5tudi0s]

@@aamirrazak3467 Not just rots, he was great in Attack of the Clones also, which is by far the most underrated prequel movie.

[@shreks_loins3963]

When Ewan said that the prequels were made for a different generation that didn’t have so much of a voice, I felt that. My self and countless others were that generation, I remember going to see all three episodes at the movies. I especially remember going to the midnight release of Episode III with my toy Anakin Skywalker lightsaber, the theater was absolutely packed! We had gotten there 1 hour early, just to get seats. I never even knew that Hayden received so much hate for his role as Anakin until about few years ago and it baffled me. To me and many others, he is Anakin, just as Ewan is Obi-Wan. I’m overjoyed that the duo is back together making Star Wars again

[@ObiHottieWanKenobi]

Yep, one of the first movies I saw in theaters was Phantom Menace. I still remember being blown away by the pod race scene and then when Obi cut Maul in half I gasped . Loved it.

[@rebeccaadorni1862]

I'm sad to say I think it was the original trilogy "fans" that loaded the hate onto him :-( That was my generation .... but I saw the prequels as an adult and loved them, I ignored all that stuff. I am very relieved to see that time is showing the love he deserves. I think he was a great Anakin.

[@hanmel5321]

I was born in 72 and the prelogy is my favorite trilogy. I became a fan with the prelogy. I am fan since only few years. but i really love

[@starcityrc3298]

I was the exact same age as Anakin was in Episode 1 when it came out. These films defined my childhood

[@massam9343]

ngl, i actually enjoyed the prequels. i didnt understand the hate about it. i also enjoy the sequels of it. Ray trilogy is mix bag.

[@Sportstalk404]

When Hayden said thank you to the fans he really felt embraced like never before! He probably been wanting this reaction for years and he got it! We really appreciate you Hayden! Best anakin/Vader ever!

[@boombalatty2161]

This was a great interview with them, “this is where the fun begins”

[@losgamerveratvgg6220]

You already know it baby

[@Faux_Lux]

The lightsaber twirl at 2:37 though. The fact that these two came back for this is amazing. What a great first two episodes.

[@booqrdoit9138]

Man was too smooth while history is being made

[@xxxradicaldreamerxxx]

Sith lord hidden in the crowd

[@JulianKing2008]

@@xxxradicaldreamerxxx LoL

[@danielpurdy9328]

Most impressive

[@carlosmagro8664]

@@xxxradicaldreamerxxx a sith LAWWDD?

[@leanneromanova]

*This is where the fun begins.* *Hayden smirks.* I LOVE BEING A STAR WARS FAN.

[@CCLovejoy96]

@@leeknowsairfryer180 Yes and no. It’s terrible knowing our franchise is being ruined by Disney

[@CCLovejoy96]

@@leeknowsairfryer180 Same with LOTR and Amazon! 😂

[@methoderixon]

@@leeknowsairfryer180 This would never happen without disney

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@CCLovejoy96 it's being ruined by overly critical fans.

[@DistantMist]

@@ZiddersRooFurry Yeah people have too high expectations for a company like Disney. Just need to be glad we're at least getting something at all even if 3/4 is trash I will take the 1/4 good.

[@packras]

I cried with Obi-Wan episode 6 and Im crying with this now,im so happy for Hayden finally getting the love and recognition he deserves. I hope he comes back in future projects (maybe some Anakin related show?).

[@realericdraven21]

yes yess

[@buster4935]

They are both already confirmed to come back on other shows would be pretty sick to see an anakin show tho doing Jedi missions before the clone wars

[@2RiverPower]

Me too! Just watched E6 couldn't stop tearing up. That girl who played Leia is so precious.

[@Tonycillian5]

@@buster4935 Nah I need a clone wars live action show. Especially since Hayden and Ewan’s age is best suited and will fit it

[@Us3r739]

@@2RiverPower woah dude chill that’s a little kid

[@WolfRazor]

Hayden just oozes charisma, I'm so glad to see him reprise his role. He deserves all the attention that will come to him from this series, we need to see more of him

[@genetenz]

We don't. He's a charisma vacuum. Monotone voice.

[@Dimension5Productions]

@@genetenz will have to travel to the outer rim to find out who asked.

[@ashish_sunny]

@@genetenz wow, really bruv?

[@kyloren8133]

@@genetenz natalie portman same thing

[@ARandomInternetUser08]

@@genetenz he's supposed to be that way, and tries to be that way, genius...🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@CreateAmazment]

I can only imagine how this feels for them. To have the prequels hated for so long, and then more than 20 years later they can finally come back and have a huge crowd of people cheering for them. Especially Hayden, he got so much hate for his portrayal of Anakin, I'm glad he's finally getting the love and recognition he deserves

[@camiloaaron3993]

the prequels were hated by the old trilogy fans, I think that the people that was a child or adolescent in that time loved the prequels the most

[@CreateAmazment]

@@camiloaaron3993 of course, but at that time they were too young to have their opinions fully voiced. that's why the prequels are actually loved now cuz we've all grown up

[@AbstractM0use]

@@camiloaaron3993 Not all of us old trilogy fans hated them. I grew up on the originals and was in my 20's when the prequels came out. I can't express the excitement and anticipation my friends and I had for that period of time waiting for Episode 1, and none of us were disappointed.

[@dirkauditore8413]

@@CreateAmazment Im 28 now hbu

[@dirkauditore8413]

@@AbstractM0use Thats so cool bro wish more people were like you.

[@chefjeff1366]

"I missed you guys too"... what a class act! So stoked to see Hayden return to the franchise, and super happy for him as he seems genuinely grateful and excited.

[@Jackferrett6781]

He’s Canadian so that’s why

[@lonelytaru]

Yes to this whole comment!

[@lordbartok7014]

@Chef Jeff: absolutly 👍🏻👏🏻

[@G_Vegas22]

I'm genuinely so happy for Hayden. He deserves it! I want to see a Jumper 2. That movie is so underrated.

[@reWolffied]

I love how 90% of this video is the crowd cheering and yelling such amazing things to these two legends.

[@Lorenatpwk]

Yes, and I love it

[@kettukanalassa257]

Is there coming new Star Wars where is Anakin and Obi-Wan again?

[@ethanwinters9619]

"This is where the fun begins!" Oh Hayden you just made yourself a legend!

[@OfficialCleis]

He already was a legend, he just proofs it like that. absolutely amazing

[@timothycobb9074]

It throws me off because he doesnt look like hes changed much.. but his voice is so deep!

[@TheHighGroundItself]

@@timothycobb9074 that's how his voice always was, George Lucas just wanted him to sound younger in the prequels

[@patriciahayes2664]

Expect this line to be heard in the next "Star Wars" movie/TV series. ;)

[@pranaypatra16]

You can see the happiness in hayden's eyes. You can tell he waited years for this treatment. The respect he deserves. I feel so happy for him

[@CoffeeMan678]

Hayden really needs this love after the prequels. So excited he gets to see some true Star Wars fans celebrating his role as Anakin.

[@rayrommy8113]

"This is where the fun begins." sent chills down my spine and a smile on my face. grew up with the prequels and i am now 26 years old. cant believe this is coming out tomorrow

[@seemev2.0phuckbootube78]

Classic!!! Be so awesome to be in their shoes right now hyping up the new series having everyone on board all sharing the same excitement

[@doomdoomtv316]

I had a huge crush on Hayden as a kid, I still adore him to bits.

[@rafaeldelacosta1811]

My goodness, you've grown

[@joonwook5519]

@@doomdoomtv316 so love has blinded you?

[@patrickwigington]

I clapped when he did the thing I recognize!

[@GoldenNinja50]

My Dad became a Star Wars fan in 1977 and myself in 2010. We love it!

[@Disneynut1958]

I have been since '77 as well!

[@majorastorm]

My Dad as well! I was lucky enough to see attack of the clones and revenge of the sith in theaters

[@jedidragonmaster471]

"I am a Star Wars fan, like my father before me"

[@jedironin380]

Ewan, "Those movies came out in 2003, and all the fans were young." I beg your pardon, Sir! I just started High School in 1977 when the original trilogy came out! hahaha

[@Disneynut1958]

@@jedironin380 haha!!! I found that funny..... I was 19 in 1977...so, no, we were not all young, and I still 😘 them, and him!!

[@karolclark791]

Ewan always got love from people. Some prequels haters would still admit "Ewans performance was the best thing in this trilogy" But Hayden was done dirty by critics so its great seeing the love he's getting now

[@Idunno-gl1wz]

I was so young when these movies came out that I wasn't even aware people didn't like them until recently

[@rey_s90]

Even Ewan had some pretty cheesy lines as well

[@xy6845]

Prequel haters just don't understand a thing

[@soyKamyAlexandra]

Both are good actors

[@peterang6912]

Not only dirty by the critics, by the writers as well.

[@thisissketchy9339]

I absolutely love the fact that they're wearing suits which resemble Obi-Wan and Anakin's Jedi robes respectfully, nice touch

[@omaralsalihi5033]

"You're like brothers!" and this is totally so true. Much respect to these two actors.

[@MarkSweeney2814]

And much like siblings, they're constantly trying to kill each other lol

[@aresfalcon1011]

​@@MarkSweeney2814fr

[@ethanknocke8500]

It’s so heartwarming to see Hayden and Ewan get the love that they’ve deserved and missed out on for 20 years!

[@CreaminDemon]

Us fans that were kids when these came out are adults now 💪🏼 all love for them

[@edgaryzen4925]

20 years? That can't be right. Am I not understanding you? :(

[@Solidsnaik]

@@edgaryzen4925 It’s been 20 years since Attack of the Clones but only 30 years since the first Star Wars in 1977. Scientists and historians have been baffled by this time paradox since 2005 which as you know was just 12 years ago.

[@edgaryzen4925]

@@Solidsnaik makes sense.. thank you for your helpful answer

[@DamianHowardTV]

Preach!👏🏻 Amen to that..

[@kai0fdathomir534]

“HAYDEN HAYDEN HAYDEN” Hearing that just… there’s nothing like it. I’m so happy for Hayden. He deserves this.

[@tawnyjean4865]

I’m so happy Hayden is getting the love he deserves

[@joshogden1081]

These guys are troopers for answering all the same questions over and over in a million interviews.

[@ProfessuhLemon]

Literally. Can't they ask some different questions?

[@wisconsinwintergreen6296]

That one interview where they asked them questions about stuff like “do you like pineapple on pizza” and had them choose sides was really a breath of fresh air

[@jerrygil1965]

Western media to foreign groups

[@TheyWantMeGone69]

@@wisconsinwintergreen6296 It was a wholesome video.

[@GeneralResh]

@@wisconsinwintergreen6296 What vid was that

[@michalpiskorski9731]

Having Hayden back is one of the most legendary things that this show brought. I’m happy he has the attention he deserves.

[@isacctavares1368]

That was genuinely sweet to see how much the fans have embraced Hayden and Ewan and how those two really seem to care, Hayden seems really chill. They deserve it. 😭🤧

[@martinkalk8256]

noone pointed out that ewan had jedi robe colors while hayden had all black

[@bwehhueh5135]

Honestly my childhood heroes still

[@garytiznadocid5154]

"You're my brother anakin i love you"

[@garytiznadocid5154]

"!Uh i hate you!"

[@bigounce1143]

Thats what im saying ..

[@glorytoglorzo5591]

These guys didn't age a frickin day. Extremely humble, extremely polite. They kept themselves looking sharp and fit throughout this entire time. Great couple of dudes.

[@trayvonandrews6278]

Quit using the word humble as a compliment in every video. “HUMBLE HUMBLE HUMBLE” are you literally obsessed with that word? Get a life

[@katiehelms8903]

@@trayvonandrews6278 correcting someone for liking using a certain adjective for certain people? Get a life.

[@World36599]

​@@trayvonandrews6278 New agers man, they're like a parasite.

[@theunknowncommenter725]

@@katiehelms8903 Better than obsessing over pronouns.

[@theunknowncommenter725]

Both of them, Hayden in particular are living proof of the existence of midichlorians.

[@scribeofrebirth1431]

The fact that these binged The Clone Wars AND Rebels is so unbelievably heartwarming and means so much to me! My childhood was built on those shows! The fact that they love and appreciate those shows now is so meaningful!😭

[@jayus2033]

Kathleen Kennedy did more research

[@Bebornagain12345]

Honestly I think for me Clone Wars single handedly made me appreciate these characters and the prequels a lot more.

[@Black_Swan_Rider]

Have you seen Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars aswell? Really good!

[@magmapixel8627]

@@jayus2033 that’s bait

[@JoshuaDHSW]

9:37 I love how Hayden looks at Ewan with a smile, like "watch this bud, this is gonna be awesome" So cool

[@ethanheadrick7027]

Completely agree xD almost like he was making the joke for Ewan and himself as much as for the fans. 🥲

[@shadxwslash44]

Hayden knew what he was doing. "This is where the fun begins." The crowd's reaction reminded me of that meme with the cheering people and the big screen...same energy.

[@tharengore7215]

Yea he is intune with the fans and its awesome.

[@yy_solo539]

I loved how at the end of the interview when they are walking to the backstage, Hayden Christian wrap his arms around him as they walk out together, definitely gave me goosebumps and flashbacks of Anakin and Obi-Wan as brothers❤️

[@Marinesoldier54]

I'm staring at Hayden, and his face says it all, he loves the support, he loves his fans, and he loves star wars, it looked like he was in awe the whole time, I hope he didn't feel like we forgot about him

[@Fourtytwo4242]

Well think this Way, most of those fans were kids when he acted, they grew up on his character. While all people that attacked him and harrassed are nearly all gone, it must be nice to know even after all the pain that happened, he did make people's childhoods better, he did leave a positive impact, it was worth it.

[@Eshayzbra96]

the OT fan boy fucks and PT critics nearly fucked his whole life up.

[@nashwalker7]

Just glad that he gets the praise he deserves

[@laurareed8412]

All those critics from 20 years ago are being awfully quiet 🙂 congratulations Hayden, youve deserved this for a long time. You finally showed us Darth Vader in his most terrifying form that everybody has anxiously wanted to see for almost 50 years now. May the force be with you 💙❤️💜

[@jamaltaviousiiijr]

everybody's reaction to hayden saying "this is where the fun begins" got me. that was so hilarious and heartwarming at the same time.

[@jacquelyynorgana77]

Me too. Me too. Tears

[@Nick-rs5if]

I've rewatched that segment about 5 times now. Gets me every time!

[@jimmy22334]

I just love seeing Hayden get the love he’s always deserved.

[@piotrgowacki6204]

"This is where the fun begins" - Hayden, you just made me cry out of joy, what a legend of Star Wars! Blessed to have you back as Anakin/Vader! May the Force be with you, old friend!

[@cranjis1932]

THIS IS WHERE THE FUN BEGINS

[@chasehedges6775]

This is the way

[@Minjarez96]

Always on the move

[@Black-bn6ic]

I have spoken.

[@jerrygil1965]

The force will be with you, always

[@user-kd3tt5lr6m]

I love how when Hayden began to talk more his posture shifted towards Ewan significantly, it shows how much he was a mentor to him & how much what he says he considers not just a reflection of his own standing but their standing together as actors and friends.

[@jackson857]

9:13 Seeing how emotional Hayden got just made me so emotional! 9:40 Is so iconic!

[@DarthSherm94]

This is where the fun begins

[@ytuser_3122]

I’m so happy and grateful to see Hayden Christensen get love and respect from fans as I am to see him come back as Darth Vader for this series, I can’t wait to see his performance tomorrow!

[@AdrienRako]

09:56 - no words, no sign, just a look and a perfectly synchronized display of mutual respect. Force is strong in these two

[@cyphercritic]

Hayden Christensen did an absolutely amazing job bringing the story to life and just sheer humility and grace he carries. He worked so so hard on that character and brought so much love and respect to the character, he is a talented great actor and human being.

[@marvin6757]

I feel so sorry for Hayden. Seeing how he acts in public, in front of the audiences and in Interviews nearly breaks my heart... I just wanna give him a hug...

[@l750z_6]

Why?

[@marvin6757]

@@l750z_6 he's acting kinda shy... I just feel sorry for him after what the fans have done to him. He almost stopped acting just because of that. Only to return 17 years later. For the fans. The same very fans that hatet him for playing a "bad" Anakin Skywalker. We can be grateful for him. And should.

[@l750z_6]

@@marvin6757 I don’t know anyone that hates anakin or Hayden. What are you talking about

[@marvin6757]

@@l750z_6 he has redeemed himself by now, but at the time the prequels came out he was hated. Go research it

[@delta6855]

@@marvin6757 well his acting was quite awful but anakin was horribly written as well

[@Choopuhcabra]

Honestly, this all feels like a fever dream. I can't believe this is real. So good to see Hayden and Ewan back and looking better than ever. I cannot wait to get stuck into Kenobi.

[@arcticangel1628]

Do you love unconditionally as a human being? Or do you only love him because of the character he played? If yes, that’s wrong for people to only love someone because of how good they played the character rather than unconditionally.

[@ryanskenard]

What did you think of the show? 😁

[@thelastchance6113]

@@axelclrq Reva makes it awful

[@Mr.NorwegianMarcus]

@@thelastchance6113 Reva feels like she's written to die because of her being so undisciplined if you ask me

[@hollowpointgaming6097]

@@arcticangel1628 weirdo

[@HernoF94]

9:40 this is our thanks for the childhood memories, sorry it took so long for you guys to hear it!!

[@jacquelinelugo5518]

Thank You to all the fans that were there that day and showed Hayden all that love. I had tears in my eyes when they started to shout his name 🥺. He deserves all that love, honestly we were kids when the prequels came out and didn't have much of a voice. Now we do and we love the prequels. Please y'all do not let these so call fans turn you off from the show. The show is amazing, they literally just want to nit pick at everything. Y'all please let's not let those toxic fans get to Hayden again. He doesn't deserve it, he did amazing ❤

[@Issacandjacob]

When he said “I missed you guys too” I can feel that, he really loved playing his childhood dream.

[@JakeTS1992]

This whole thing just warmed my heart, especially after how Ahmed Best (Jar-Jar) told his story of how he almost took his own life over all the hate and Hayden nearly gave up on acting.

[@zach177]

100% agree with you. I don’t understand how people can be so hateful.

[@Suilimea]

For sure. So glad the love shined through. Everyone did fantastic with those films!

[@dark_raps4184]

wait jar jar almost kill himself that sad bro

[@sunrupuk9634]

May the Schwartz be with you all.

[@DeividManuRos]

Hayden and Ewan made Revenge of the Sith my favourite SW movie. Seeing then return makes me so indescribably happy. Hopefully this series turns out to be epic like RotS

[@DixieRebel1-8-6-1]

4:24 was so awesome. Finally he was able to see the love we fans have for him!

[@shinoeSHY29]

when he said the iconic line "This is where the fun begins" it actually felt that my childhood flashed before my eyes. Anakin is my favorite character and it blew my mind as a kid to see him become Darth Vader.

[@seemev2.0phuckbootube78]

I love Hayden as Anikin. When he said that it made me want to watch the prequels again

[@mylesmeyer8647]

I literally almost cried on “THIS IS WHERE THE FUN BEGINS”. I’m so happy these guys reunited for another story. I am 20 years old and I feel like 7 again!!!

[@AyeCee1700]

Me too!!!! 2000 baby

[@cooperhine1337]

@@AyeCee1700 how are you 20 years old but born in 2000??

[@AyeCee1700]

@@cooperhine1337 🤦‍♂️

[@MeIsDavid4U]

Hayden after watching clone wars and rebels“and now I’m a fan now too” . IN-CREDIBLE 🥺🤩

[@jeffharder8706]

Hayden is such a rockstar. He knew that line was gonna make the place implode!

[@infinit0137]

I’ve always liked Hayden as Anakin and Vader despite all the hate which I never understood since he was following the script. I’m glad that he’s back and he’s finally getting the respect and roses that he rightfully deserve

[@CVZKING]

Cause people are idiots lol. Really dont get it