It seems safe to say that the entirety of the nine episode skywalker saga has centered on. Episode ix is supposedly the very end of the skywalker saga, but come on, there are a lot new hopes beyond that. And another, she shows up at the end of star wars rebels, season 1, and is a main character in season 2. After revenge of the sith was released, starring hayden christensen as anakin, the force ghost at the ending of rotj was editing to feature him instead. So episode viii, which releases in december of this year, is not in any danger of faltering in the face of any similar backlashes or complaints or controversies. He is also the man who is wearing the armored when vader requests for luke to remove his mask.
Episode vi the return of the jedi in which the young ghost of anakin skywalker appears instead of the older ghost from the 1983 and 1997 versions of the film. Originally, there is one medium shot of the ghosts of anakin skywalker, obiwan kenobi and yoda. Not only does the siege of mandalore begin in epic fashion, but theres also the longawaited reunion between anakin and ahsoka, who havent seen each other since the end of season five. In the end scene of return of the jedi, the previous actor. During production of return of the jedi, the casting crew sought an experienced actor for the role. Now that the clone wars had begun, jedi became generals and commanders in the war against the separatists. Yoda hoped that skywalker would learn how to let go. Forums knowledge bank archive anakin s age this page is an archive of a communitywide discussion.
When a village of tusken raiders kills his mom, a notoldenoughtodrinkyet anakin kills their entire village. If star wars episodes 46 were released before episodes 1. He gave it to luke skywalker, who lost it when darth vader the sabers. New information was expected since fans dont exactly know how this ends for ahsoka and rex, but episode 10 also revealed more about anakin s destiny. Possibly to integrate the image of the young hayden christensen into the mythos of star wars iconography. A short moment at the end when luke winks at the jedi ghosts was removed. Anakin skywalkers story isnt complete without star wars. Aware of anakin s shortcomings and his tendency to forge strong emotional attachments, yoda assigned anakin a padawan learner. In the older versions of the movie the old anakin appears, even the new releases with added creatures that. Anakin, yoda and obiwan as force ghosts at the end of return of. After revenge of the sith was released, starring hayden christensen a.
Episode iii revenge of the sith, but he wasnt the first choice to play the jediturnedsith here are the actors who almost played anakin skywalker. Many have debated the alteration from the 2004 edit of star wars. How does hayden christensens force ghost in return of the. After dueling his former apprentice on mustafar, obiwan took anakin s lightsaber and kept it on tatooine for nearly two decades.
And ahsoka almost makes a decision that fans never even knew was on the table. In return of the jedis end scene, anakins socalled force ghost appears alongside obiwan kenobi and yoda, and thats where the debate. Anticipation is an alltime high as star wars fans everywhere cant wait to witness the end of an era as the final chapter in the. The original version of anakin s force ghost was played by sebastian shaw, the same actor who played the unmasked vader on the second death star. What if obiwan brought anakin back to the light in revenge of the sith. Who were those jedi voices at the end of star wars. One of the changes made to the special editions of star wars. At the end of the film, vader supervises the construction of the first death star alongside palpatine and tarkin wayne pygram. The original actor who played anakin in this scene sebastian shaw was replaced by hayden christensen, the actor who played anakin in episodes ii and iii. Rebels, setting up the idea of the sith rooting out forcesensitive children. In 2006, george lucas believed star wars should start.
Lucas has indicated that he will not make because he feels the story has a good ending when darth vader is redeemed in episode 6. Hayden christensen is best remembered as anakin skywalker in star wars. In the special editions, the actor who played anakin earlier in the film, sebastian shaw. Wait, force ghost yoda and obiwan were originally in return of. Episode vi return of the jedi is a 1983 american epic space opera film directed by richard marquand. This one is for all those who have watched the original star wars trilogy. When i first heard this song in the end by linkin park, i thought is was perfect for anakin skywalker in star wars. Another notable and quite controversial change was to a scene at the end of episode vi, when the spirits of obiwan kenobi, yoda and anakin skywalker look upon the rebels celebration.
Old friends not forgotten takes place during the events of star wars. Darth vader is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. Luke sees 3 ghosts during the celebration on the forest moon of endor, yoda, anakin, and obiwan. When did george lucas replace anakin skywalkers ghost in return of the jedi. If star wars episodes 46 were released before episodes, why. An important episode for whats to come in star wars. When luke unmasks his father as the second death star crumbles around them, he is no longer darth vader and is once again anakin skywalker. An argument in favor of anakins original force ghost. The clone wars episode 10 recap ahsoka takes on maul in the phantom apprentice. When did george lucas replace anakin skywalkers ghost in return.
The former sith lords plan is revealed as siege of mandalore gets personal. The clone wars is in that same situation but its still delivering surprise after surprise. The force ghosts of obiwan and yoda were a lot more powerful in george lucass rough draft of star wars. If this is the end of the skywalker story, it seems likely well see anakin skywalker again. The clone wars boss dave filoni posted artwork to commemorate ahsoka and anakin s reunion in this weeks episode. Im watching return of the jedi again and i can see its the remastered edition since the ghost of young anakin from the prequel trilogy joins the ghosts of yoda and obiwan right at the end. If anything, this only makes anakin s betrayal much more tragic in the end, especially considering rex survives through the events of star wars rebels and episode vi. Who is the actor playing anakin at the end of vi answers. Yoda and ben already knew that luke would not yet be able to defeat darth vader. It would be fair to say that this is the episode many star wars fans have been waiting for, as so many long awaited events begin to happen at once. Episode vi return of the jedi, marketed as simply return of the jedi, is a 1983 film directed by richard marquand and written by lawrence kasdan and george lucas from a story by lucas.
The phantom apprentice reveals more surprises than. Attack of the clones and the first signs of darth vader emerge. Why anakin s force ghost is young star wars explained. Anakin skywalker is good in the first two movies episodes i and ii but becomes evil in episode iii. I am curious as to why they reedited episode vi, so that hayden christensen, the adult anakin skywalker from the new trilogy, appears along with yoda and obiwan in the end of the movie. If spirits get to choose, i would think the choice would be from happier, healthier days, vs maimed and using a war suit for life support, as well. Why anakins force ghost is young star wars explained. Is anakin in star wars episode 9 rise of skywalker. The special edition slightly reedits the closing on endor. Why anakins force ghost is young star wars explained youtube.
Why did hayden christensens ghost replace sebastian shaw. How return of the jedi was supposed to end star wars explained. I loved you a star wars tribute anakin skywalker duration. Star wars the rise of skywalker force ghost theory does. In star wars return of the jedi we see anakin skywalkers force ghost return, but this time as his younger self. Heres an explanation of what exactly happened during the ending of star wars. There was no young anakin when the return of the jedi was made. The history of the star wars saga is divided in three. Darth vader and anakin skywalker have appeared in a number of star wars since the earliest days of the franchise, though rarely as a playable character. The screenplay is by lawrence kasdan and george lucas from a story by lucas, who was also the executive producer.
Original ending return of the jedi despecialized youtube. Revenge of the sith then anakin starts losing it in star wars episode ii. Episode 9 theory reveals a shocking rey anakin connection. Since the ending scene depicts anakin skywalker saved, no longer sith, not. The entire point of the ending of return of the jedi was that after years of having been corrupted as darth vader, lukes. The force unleashed 2008, where he is the playable character for. Anakin and ahsokas force connection shown in the clone. Considering rex has been such an important figure in clone wars, it certainly makes sense for him to take on such a trusted role. Revenge of the sith and becomes the bad guy or evil darth vader at the end of the movie. In the end no pun intended i had to make this video. In fact, season 2 has a scene that is all too familiar to episode 6 s. Star wars jedi forceghosts appearing young in sequels makes.
Further comments or questions on this topic should be made in a new knowledge bank page rather than here so that this page is preserved as a historic record. Originally, there is one medium shot of the ghosts of anakin skywalker, obiwan kenobi and yoda, followed by luke rejoining his friends, and then another long shot of anakin, obiwan and yoda. Or possibly because lucas wanted to convey the idea that so. The significance of reys lightsaber at the end of rise. Ive seen the original version where a guy named sebastian shaw appears as the human shaped spirit of anakin in episode vi. Clone wars 2003 an interquel to episodes ii and iii, anakin skywalker earned his title after singlehandedly defending an outpost against the separatists. We also see how anakin behaves when his anger gets the better. In the original trilogy its pretty clear only luke can see the force ghosts at that same moment leia turns to draw luke back into the group and doesnt show. It is the third installment in the original star wars trilogy, the third film to be. During the battle, anakin, who had been known as the sith lord darth vader, was. Return of the jedi, darth vader sees the evil emperor torturing his son, is moved in some way, and then tosses his boss down a pit.
From harmys return of the jedi despecialized edition v2. The first and original version featured sebastian shaw as anakin as a force ghost. With 40 years of movies, tv shows, comics, video games, novels and reference books, youd be hardpressed to ever run out of stories to read about the star wars. It is the third installment in the original star wars trilogy, the third film to be produced, and sixth film in the. With the 2004 edition, the healthy version of a man we had only seen briefly as. With regard to the last three 7, 8, and 9 of star wars, mr. Return of the jedi is a 1983 american epic space opera film directed by richard marquand. After the rebels destroy the death star at endor, there is a series of celebrations across various planets. Episode iii revenge of the sith, the film that saw the end of the clone wars. Luke never saw a young anakin or even a picture of him. Anakin skywalker carried this bluebladed jedi weapon a replacement for his first lightsaber throughout the clone wars and kept it after he pledged himself to darth sidious. What did anakins force ghost at the end of the return of. Yoda confirms that darth vader, once known as anakin skywalker, is lukes.
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