Liam Gaughan is a writer at Collider with a passion for classic films and the work of Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.
The Big Picture While Hayden Christensen’s performance as Anakin Skywalker is now an acclaimed aspect of the Star Wars franchise, the casting of the younger version of Darth Vader proved to be one of the most pivotal decisions within the history of the galaxy far, far away.
Charlie Hunnam Had a "Very Awkward" Star Wars Audition Although The Phantom Menace earned a lot of criticism from Star Wars fans and the general public alike, the film’s groundbreaking financial success meant that George Lucas had the freedom to go in a more experimental direction with Attack of the Clones.
While he would later prove himself capable of playing dark, intense characters, Hunnam stated that he had “a very awkward” meeting with Lucas that took him out of the running. Hunnam suspected that his awkwardness cost him the opportunity to appear in the space opera franchise, and his suspicions were proven correct when Christensen was officially cast.
While Hunnam’s meeting with Lucas didn’t go as well as he intended, being a part of the Star Wars franchise was not without its disadvantages. Christensen received significant backlash for his performance in Attack of the Clones, as many fans perceived him to be a whiny, obnoxious character. The actor effectively disappeared from the film industry following the release of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith in 2005.
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