Summary
- Hayden Christensen delighted fans by delivering Darth Vader’s iconic lines in person at FAN EXPO Philadelphia.
- Fans went wild as Christensen finally said “Luke, I am your father,” showcasing his connection to Darth Vader.
- Christensen’s embrace of both Anakin and Darth Vader roles hints at potential future Vader-focused projects in the Star Wars franchise.
Hayden Christensen delivered Darth Vader’s most iconic Star Wars line on stage at FAN EXPO Philadelphia in this incredible video. FAN EXPO Philadelphia celebrated Star Wars Day in the perfect way, with Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader actor Hayden Christensen and live-action Ahsoka Tano actress Rosario Dawson participating in the Hayden Christensen and Rosario Dawson: A Galactic Reunion panel at the expo. During the panel, Christensen delighted audiences by delivering not only Vader’s most famous line but also one of the most iconic lines in all Star Wars movies and TV shows.
After fans repeatedly chanted “Vader” to plead with Hayden Christensen to say Darth Vader’s epic plot twist line from The Empire Strikes Back, Christensen finally agreed. In the video, posted by starwarswritergirl on TikTok, Christensen said “Luke, I am your father,” mirroring Darth Vader’s modulated voice.
Unsurprisingly, audience members went wild after he finally said the line; while Christensen has now played Darth Vader multiple times, hearing him say this amazing original trilogy Vader line was quite different.
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Hayden Is Owning Darth Vader As Well After Ahsoka
One of the most exciting aspects of Hayden Christensen delivering this incredible Darth Vader line at FAN EXPO Philadelphia is the way it signals that Christensen is laying claim to Darth Vader as much as he has Anakin Skywalker. Christensen played Anakin beautifully in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and he has since reprised the role in Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka, thrillingly even portraying Clone Wars era Anakin in an Ahsoka flashback. However, it’s clear that Christensen has also accepted the role of this generation’s Darth Vader, given that he was willing to say this epic Vader line.
The true line from the movie is
“No, I am your father,”
but
“Luke, I am your father”
is said so often that it has, in a way, become the iconic line.
Although James Earl Jones will never lose his status as the original voice of Darth Vader and the incredible actor who brought Vader to life, it is nevertheless very exciting to see Christensen embrace that side of his character as well. Christensen has always shown massive love for Star Wars and for Anakin specifically; in fact, at this very same panel, Christensen said he wouldn’t want to be any other character even if he could choose another. Seeing Christensen have this same enthusiasm for Darth Vader, suit and all, is a thrilling update for the Star Wars franchise.
Christensen has always shown massive love for
Star Wars
and for Anakin specifically.
Moreover, audiences have long hoped for a Vader show similar to Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka, wherein Vader’s arc and turmoil during the Dark Times could be depicted, and moments like these suggest that such a show could be coming in upcoming Star Wars projects. Surely audience interest and Christensen’s willingness both impact decisions Star Wars would make about the creation of such a show. In the meantime, though, viewers can at least enjoy this snippet in which Hayden Christensen says Darth Vader’s most famous Star Wars line.
Source: starwarswritergirl
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