Star Wars Actor Dodges Question About Anakin-Kylo Connection
When asked about potential advice Anakin's Force ghost might give Kylo Ren, Hayden Christensen quickly deflected, leaving fans wondering if he's hiding future storyline secrets.
Hayden Christensen's recent evasive response to a Star Wars question has fans buzzing with theories about what he might know. At Fan Expo Nola, the actor was asked what counsel Anakin Skywalker's Force ghost would offer his grandson Kylo Ren.
"Oh, I don't know," Christensen replied, laughing. "I don't know. What am I supposed to tell Kylo Ren?" When the panel host pressed further, his answer was even more dismissive: "Yeah, I don't know. Next question."
Fan Theories Run Wild
The seemingly innocent question sparked immediate speculation among Star Wars enthusiasts. "Oh, he DEFINITELY knows something," one fan posted online. Another wondered: "Hayden why won't you answer the question???"
Some fans connected his reluctance to "The Hunt for Ben Solo," the cancelled Star Wars film. "This makes me think maybe he was in on #TheHuntForBenSolo and knows some things," one person theorized. Another suggested: "Clowning time: he can't say it because it's in #TheHuntForBenSolo script."
Skeptics Remain Unconvinced
Not everyone bought into the conspiracy theories. "Everyone coping with this and saying he knows something I'm sorry to break it to you but I'm pretty sure he just didn't know," one skeptical fan wrote.
The Hunt for Ben Solo was a planned movie focusing on Ben Solo's story after The Rise of Skywalker, starring Adam Driver. Few plot details were ever revealed, including whether Christensen's Anakin or Daisy Ridley's Rey would have appeared. The project remains shelved with no signs of revival.
What's Next for Christensen
Christensen is set to return in Ahsoka season 2, though no release date has been announced. His portrayal of Anakin Skywalker has experienced a renaissance in recent years through various Disney+ series.
Whether his evasive answer hints at secret knowledge or simply reflects genuine uncertainty remains unclear. Fans will have to wait and see if their theories prove correct.