Hayden Christensen Dodges Kylo Ren Query, Fans Buzz
Hayden Christensen sidestepped a question about Anakin Skywalker’s advice for Kylo Ren, leaving Star Wars fans guessing about what’s next for the galaxy far, far away.
Hayden Christensen recently found himself in the spotlight at Fan Expo Nola, where a seemingly simple question about Star Wars set off a wave of speculation among fans. When asked what words of wisdom Anakin Skywalker’s Force ghost might offer his grandson Kylo Ren, Christensen didn’t bite. Instead, he laughed and replied,
“Oh, I don’t know. I don’t know. What am I supposed to tell Kylo Ren?”
Even after the panel host nudged him for more, Christensen kept it brief:
“Yeah, I don’t know. Next question.”
This quick brush-off, despite the innocent nature of the question, has left Star Wars enthusiasts wondering if there’s more to the story. Some reckon Christensen’s reluctance hints at inside knowledge. One fan commented,
“Oh, he DEFINITELY knows something.”
Another asked,
“Hayden why won’t you answer the question???”
Theories started flying, with one punter suggesting,
“This makes me think maybe he was in on #TheHuntForBenSolo and knows some things.”
Someone else chimed in,
“Clowning time: he can’t say it because it’s in #TheHuntForBenSolo script.”
Still, not everyone’s convinced there’s a secret. As one person put it,
“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.”
The Hunt for Ben Solo: What Could Have Been
The Hunt for Ben Solo, a much-rumoured but ultimately cancelled Star Wars project, would have centred on Ben Solo’s journey after The Rise of Skywalker, with Adam Driver tipped to return. Details about the plot remain scarce, and it’s unclear if Christensen’s Anakin or Daisy Ridley’s Rey would have featured. At this stage, there’s no sign the film will ever see the light of day, so fans probably shouldn’t hold their breath.
Christensen’s Next Steps in the Star Wars Universe
Despite the uncertainty around scrapped projects, Christensen is set to make a comeback in the Star Wars universe. He’ll appear in the second season of Ahsoka, though there’s no official release date yet. While fans wait for more news, there’s plenty of buzz about upcoming Star Wars films and series, keeping the galaxy’s future wide open for speculation.
So, which new Star Wars adventure are you most keen to see?